Unit 7 Final Research Paper
Assignment for HRM411
Final Research Paper
Due: Midnight Wednesday of Unit 7.
You will choose an employment related law from the list provided below and report your choice in the appropriate discussion board forum. Take note: one (1) law is limited to each student with no duplicates.
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Employment Laws |
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1. FMLA |
2. ADA |
3. ADEA |
4. OWBA |
5. Pre-employment drugs screen from both the employer & the employee perspective. |
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6. WARN ACT |
7. Exempt vs. non-exempt status as stated in the FLSA - |
8. Independent contractor vs. employee status in the GIG economy |
9. Comp. Time vs. overtime |
10. Separation Letters as per the DOL -What does the 'letter' need to say to be legally compliant. |
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11. Union Avoidance from the employer’s perspective. |
12.Paid Family Laws - highlight New York |
13.Workers’ Compensation laws
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14. Pre-tax benefit plans: i.e. FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) - |
15. H1B Work Authorizations |
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16. Definition of fiduciary under the ERISA law and the relationship to HR
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17. USERRA
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18. The Sarbanes Oaxly law and the relationship to HR. |
19. Unemployment rules/regulations from both the employer and employee perspectives. |
20. The ‘RIGHT TO KNOW’ section of the OSHA regulations. |
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21. GINA |
22. CT Privacy ACT |
23. Affirmative Action in the workplace. |
24. Lilly Ledbetter |
25. Retirement plans: defined benefit plans as compared to defined contribution plans – What are they? How each impacts the workplace? How each impacts the employees? |
The paper should address the following:
1. Summary of chosen law.
2. Research then compare, if appropriate, any statutes at both Federal and State levels.
3. Impact of this law on the workplace.
The requirements for your paper are:
1. APA Format including title and reference pages
2. Length excluding title and reference pages: 5-7 pages
3. Times New Roman font, 12 pt with 1.5 spacing
4. Use APA style to properly cite all sources
Refer to the next page for the grading rubric.
Final Research Paper Grading Rubric
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CRITERIA |
Deficient |
Proficient |
Exemplary |
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0 - 14 Points |
15 – 21 Points |
22 - 25 Points |
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Summary of the chosen law |
Does not provide an adequate summary or is missing. |
Summary is presented, though may not be clear or complete.
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Summary is clearly presented and addresses all key aspects of the law. |
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0 - 14 Points |
15 – 21 Points |
22 - 25 Points |
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Research at Federal and State Levels |
Research is missing or done but results are inadequate in detail or clarity. |
Research conducted and reported in sufficient detail including, if applicable, a comparison that addresses most elements of similarity and different or lacking sufficient detail. |
Research conducted and reported in full detail including, if applicable, a comparison that addresses all pertinent elements of similarity and difference in clear and complete detail. |
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0 - 14 Points |
15 – 21 Points |
22 - 25 Points |
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Impact on the Workplace |
Impact is missing or inadequately addressed. |
Most relevant workplace situations addressed or lacking sufficient detail. |
All relevant workplace situations addressed in clear and complete detail.
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0 - 14 Points |
15 – 21 Points |
22 - 25 Points |
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Clear and professional writing and format |
Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed. |
Few errors that do not impede professional presentation. |
Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free. |