HR Law Assignment

Grading Guide: Advisory Memo: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship

HRM/546 r4

Individual Assignment: Advisory Memo: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship

Purpose of Assignment

This assignment requires students to apply concepts of reasonable accommodation and undue influence to employment scenarios based on religious discrimination and the ADA.

As a first-year Human Resource Specialist at “State of Estates” estate planning firm, your boss (Will N. Trusts) presents you with the following two scenarios:

 

Scenario 1

Ned was hired six weeks ago by “State of Estates” to supervise the call center on weekends. At the time of hire, Ned did not disclose that he is a follower of the “Weekend Warriors” religion. In observance of his religious practices, Ned may not work Saturday mornings before noon. Ned called out of work three Saturday mornings in a row, costing the company extra overtime costs. The company looked to re-arrange the schedule, but to pull in a more senior supervisor on the weekend would require time-and-a-half pay. In addition, call-center statistics indicate a drop in productivity when there is a change of supervisor mid-day. The company would like to terminate Ned’s employment.

· Would Ned have an argument for religious discrimination against “State of Estates?” Why or why not?

· If yes, would the company be able to assert any defenses under these circumstances?

Scenario 2

Ella works in the accounting department in the northern satellite office of the company. She has been employed for four years, and performed her job well until recently, when she was caught sleeping on the job numerous times. Ella explained to her supervisor that she suffers from sleep apnea and has not been sleeping well at night. She requested a special caffeine supplement, at $200 daily, to keep her focused on the spreadsheets.

· What factors would a court consider in determining whether Ella’s sleep apnea qualifies her for protection under the ADA?

· Would “State of Estates” have to provide the requested accommodation of the caffeine pills in this instance? Why or why not?

 

Create two 350-word memos in one document based on these two scenarios.

 

Format your memos, including citations and references consistent with APA guidelines.

 

PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS FO THIS Grading Guide

Content	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The student determines whether Ned would have an argument for religious discrimination against his employer and why or why not.
The student discusses whether the employer has any legal recourse/defenses in this instance with Ned.
The student includes the factors a court would consider in determining whether Ella’s sleep apnea qualifies her for protection under the ADA.
The student determines whether the employer would have to provide the requested accommodation of the caffeine pills in this instance based on understanding of the ADA, and why or why not.
Each memo is 350 words in length and is combined into one document.
		Total Available	Total Earned
		55	#/55

Writing Guidelines	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The memo—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
		Total Available	Total Earned
		25	#/25

Assignment Total	#	80	#/80
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