Legal Issues in Human Resource Management

Assessment 3

Write a 2-3 page analysis of a legal case that addresses the legalities of employment screening exams used in the selection process.

To prepare for this assessment, use the Capella library and the Internet to research a legal case that addresses the legalities of employment screening exams used in the selection process.

Then, complete a 2–3 page analysis in which you include the following:

· Provide a description of the case.

· Summarize the important issues in this case.

· Include a detailed discussion of the outcome.

· Address the evidence of discriminatory effects, and discuss the distinction the court is drawing between job-relatedness and business necessity.

· Finally, offer your opinion regarding the reasons you are for or against the outcome of your case, along with your supporting rationale.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

· Competency 1: Examine the effect of the employment process on current work environments.

1. Describe important issues in the case.

1. Discuss the outcome of the case.

1. Competency 2: Analyze trends and changes in the laws on diversity, gender, and harassment.

2. Discuss the evidence of discriminatory effects.

1. Competency 3: Apply the laws and safety issues in the workplace.

3. Discuss court distinctions.

1. Competency 4: Implement the mission, vision, and values to impact organizational culture.

4. Discuss personal opinion on the outcome of the case.

1. Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resource profession.

5. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resource profession.