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Read two of the threads posted by your classmates; select at least one thread which presents the opposite conclusion of your thread. Compose a reply for each using a word processor. Each response should be APA-formatted and should incorporate research to support your opinions and ideas. Please note that “I like what you said,” “That’s a good comment,” and “I disagree with your comment” in and of themselves do not count as a complete reply. Rather, stating reasons that support the opinion, adding additional ideas/thoughts, or providing alternative ideas/thoughts count as a reply. Courtesy in any disagreement is expected; thus, personal attacks or calling an idea “stupid,” etc. are not acceptable and will count against your grade. Each repy should be at leaset 100 +/- 5 words in length.

One of the goals of Discussion Board assignments is to encourage student community learning; thus, not every posting will have a response from the professor. Rather, the instructor may respond to a few postings in a way that adds to the conversation, asks a pertinent question, or summarizes some of the key points made by students.

Pleaase reply to following classmates:

Wendy topic:

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Legal, Not Advisable

I can commend Carl for wanting to have a work environment where those that he employs have good ethics as most Christians should, however it is nothing something that I would advice him to do.

Is it legal?

Any employee is protected under the "Equal Employment opportunity commission (EEOC), (Melvin&Katz, 2015) and there are certain guidelines and employer must follow. This protection says that an employer cannot discriminate against a potential employee based on their race, religion, gender or any other category that may set them apart from another. An amendment to this act; :Title VII" (Melvin&Katz, 2015) would apply in this situation if Carl were going to have less than 15 employees because this amendment protects those employees of those owners who have more than 15. So in this particular case it would depend on exactly how many employees Matthew were intending on having at his facility as to whether or not these restrictions would apply. However in most cases, religion would fall under a "protected class" (Melvin&Katz, 2015)  prohibiting discrimination.   

From a Great Commission perspective, would this policy be advisable?

The great commission as described in the Bible is all about bring more followers to Christ. We are not supposed to judge another person as instructed by God, I feel that if Matthew is screening his employees based on their religious preferences then he is in a sense judging them and not choosing them based on those judgments. Showing this discrimination is not how Matthew could bring others to Christ, he could bring them to Christ but hiring them and leading by a Christian example.

Would my answer change if it were a Chrisitan School rather than a facility?

No, I do not believe my answers would change if Matthew were opening up a school instead. I again believe this would be an opportunity for Matthew and the other employees at the school who are Christians to express their faith and lead by example. I again believe that if they were turned away based off of religious preference then he would not be showing a very Christian example.

References:

Melvin, S. & Katz. M (2015) The Legal Environment of Business A Managerial Approach:Theory to Practice. (2nd ed) Unites States of America. McGraw-Hill Education LLC.

Robert topic

Not Legal and Not Advisable

Matthew appears to be compelled by a worthy sentiment.  Gal. 6:10 challenges believers to focus on doing good to those in the household of faith.  Rom. 15:26 and Ephesians strongly support this as primary following the needs of our own families.

Matthew faces significant challenges actualizing this intent.  While he may be able to temporarily evade the requirements of Title VII in startup, he could easily become the target of legal action.  This direction would be neither legal nor advisable.

Is this policy legal?

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, discrimination in the workplace, including hiring practices, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or religion is illegal. (Melvin & Katz, 2015, p. 369)  While employing 15 or fewer, Matthew might avoid enforcement.

From a Great Commission perspective, would this policy be advisable?

The Great Commission in Mt. 28:18-20 is the marching orders for the individual disciple and, coupled with Ephesians, the fulcrum in the operation of the New Testament Church.

Matthew’s policy would insulate his business from those he is intended to reach.  He may seek out and hire appropriately skilled Christians but hiring a Christian over a non-Christian with equivalent or greater skills would be inadvisable.

How would the answer change were Matthew planning to open a Christian school?

There is precedent for provision under the law for Christian schools to hire based upon faith and practice requirements.  (Ohio Civil Rights Commission Et Al. v Dayton Christian Schools, Inc., Et Al., 1986)   Even so, some courts are beginning to follow a ministerial exception opinion and challenge Christian hiring standards for teachers and other employees of Christian schools. (Hamilton v. Southland Christian School, 2012)  (Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutherean Church and School v. EEOC et al., 2012)  Conflicts and challenges are imminent.

 

Works Cited

Hamilton v. Southland Christian School, 11-13696 (United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit May 16, 2012).

Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutherean Church and School v. EEOC et al., 10-553 (Supreme Court of the United States January 11, 2012).

Melvin, S. P., & Katz, M. A. (2015). The Legal Environment of Business. USA: McGraw-Hill.

Ohio Civil Rights Commission Et Al. v Dayton Christian Schools, Inc., Et Al., 85-488 (Supreme Court of United States June 27, 1986).