Unit 6 Assignment: Renstrom v. Nash Finch Co.

Unit 6 Assignment: Renstrom v. Nash Finch Co.

Due Date: 11:59 pm Sunday of Unit 6 Total Points: 100 Overview: In our Unit 6 assignment, we will focus on pay equity. In this case study, you will explore the purpose of the Equal Pay Act and what constitutes equal pay for equal work.

Instructions:

Refer to case study 14.1 - Renstrom v. Nash Finch Co. on page 525-526 of your textbook. Then answer the following two questions provided at the end of the case study:

1. For the purpose of the EPA, are each of Nash Finch’s distribution centers separate “establishments” as that term is used in the EPA?

2. Did the record before the court show that Ms. Renstrom performed work equal to that of

Crosier and Ebensteiner? All three had the same job title, “head grocery buyer”.

Requirements:

 Be sure to read the assignment instructions and rubric carefully before beginning.

 Use full sentences and appropriate academic language in all work.

 Use Microsoft Word to complete the assignment.

 Follow standard APA guidelines (proper margins, double-spaced, Times New Roman

font, and 12-point font)

 Use APA citation format and include a reference/work cited page when necessary.

 Each question should have an answer of 250-words or more in length.

 Include an introduction and conclusion.

 Label cover page of all assignments with your full name, course title, and date.

Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write. Response to questions #1-#2 will

be evaluated at a maximum of 35 points each question based on the rubric below.

HRM341 Employment Law

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 6 Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Proficient Exemplary

(0 - 5 Points) (6 - 8 Points) (9 - 10 Points)

Introduction Does not provide an adequate introduction or

is missing.

Introduction is presented, though may not be clear or

complete.

Introduction is clearly presented and provides the reader a context for the rest of the response.

(0 – 20 Points) (21 - 29 Points) (30 - 35 Points)

Question #1 Response

Did not answer the question or did not

explain why or why not. Did not provide an

adequate response – less than 200 words.

Answered the question, but did not provide an adequate response – between

201-249 words.

Answered the question. Provided a more than

accurate response – 250 words or more.

Question #2 Response

Did not answer the question or did not

explain why or why not. Did not provide an

adequate response – less than 200 words.

Answered the question, b did not

provide an adequate response – between

201-249 words.

Answered the question. Provided a more than

accurate response – 250 words or more.

(0 - 5 Points) (6 - 8 Points) (9 - 10 Points)

Assignment Requirements

References and citations missing or formatting does not

resemble APA.

References and citations are present

with some errors.

References and citations are present and near

perfect.

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, and

error free.