Assignment 2

After briefing the management team on employment law from the  Management Team Briefing on Employment Laws assignment, it is time to  apply the knowledge to internal processes. There are many fundamental  legal concerns surrounding recruiting and the overall hiring processes  within organizations. A current review of the company's HR policies and  procedures centered on employment law reveals some possible  opportunities to improve the overall recruitment and hiring process.  Specific opportunities exist in background checks, employment tests, and  hiring and promotions. If not properly administered, these areas may  cause employment law issues within the company.

Instructions

Write a 6–8 page paper in which you:

1. Briefly explain your overall understanding of conducting  employee background checks. Why are they done? Why are they important?  Be clear with your discussion.
2. Identify and discuss at least two types of background checks  you believe most organizations conduct and explain how you will ensure  the types you select are properly administered in the company.
3. List and describe at least five employee drug-testing  procedures you would implement to comply with state drug-testing laws.  How would you ensure adherence to the procedures?
4. Briefly discuss your understanding of bona fide occupational  qualification (BFOQ), affirmative action preferences, and promotions.  Then, identify at least three actions you would take to avoid employment  law issues with these topics. Be specific.
5. Go to Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library  to find at least three quality academic resources for this assignment.  Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as academic resources.