Signature Assignment: Employment Classification and Discrimination Phoenix ETH/321

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Purpose of Assignment 

The purpose of this assignment is to  discuss the elements of the different types of employment relationships  and to analyze the ethics behind potentially discriminatory employment  policies. 

Assignment Steps 

Scenario: An employee is  hired by Dream Massage to be a massage therapist. She is hired as an  independent contractor and, therefore, receives no tax withholding or  employment benefits. Dream Massage requires the employee to work a set  schedule, provides her clients and all her massage products, and  exercises complete control over how she does her work. In addition, when  the employee shows up to work the first day, she is informed by her  employer she cannot wear her hijab as it violates the company's dress  policy. 

Create a 700- to 1,050-word report in which you examine the employment issues presented in the scenario, including the following: 

• Analyze whether the employee qualifies as an employee or independent contractor.
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• Discuss whether Dream Massage has potentially violated any employment discrimination laws.
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• Analyze the ethical considerations behind maintaining a rigid company dress policy.

Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed references, one of which must be the textbook.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. 

MUST USE THIS AS ONE OF THE SOURCES:

Pagnattaro, M. A., Cahoy, D. R., Magid, J. M., Reed, O. L., & Shedd, P. J. (2016). The legal and regulatory environment of business (17th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.