Week 1 Discussion

Staffing Decisions and the Laws That Affect Them

After a staf�ng model is chosen, many decisions about staf�ng strategy need to be made. The staf�ng goal of an organization is to attract the most quali�ed candidates with the resources that they have available with them. This involves many decisions on how staff will be chosen. These decisions will guide the overall staf�ng strategy at an organization.

In light of the various corporate ethics scandals over the past couple of decades, organizational ethics is critical to success. Because of social media and the ability of information to travel faster than ever before, ethical practices in staf�ng is key in the maintenance of a positive organizational reputation (Heneman, Judge, & Kammeyer-Mueller, 2015).

Laws and Regulations That Affect Staffing Decisions

When making staf�ng decisions, legal considerations will be paramount. First, the employer-employee relationship should be established. After you have decided what staf�ng model and strategy to use, you need to identify your employees. For example, if you chose a more �exible workforce, you may use independent contractors instead of full-time employees. There are laws that affect independent contractors, temporary employees, interns, and full-time permanent staff. Laws are required to de�ne the scope of what employers are allowed to do in the context of recruiting and hiring. The laws that can affect the practice of staf�ng and selection come from common law, constitutional law, statutory law, and agencies (state, federal, and local). Staf�ng strategies can intentionally or unintentionally violate EEO/AA laws, which include laws against discrimination based on religion, national origin, race, gender, age, disability, and genetic information. It is imperative that strategies are examined carefully in accordance with all federal legislation before making staf�ng decisions.

Review the following PDF to learn more:

Ethical Dilemmas in HR Practice (http://www.employment- studies.co.uk/system/�les/resources/�les/mp111.pdf)

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Additional Materials

From your course textbook, Staf�ng Organizations, read the following chapters:

Staf�ng Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance