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Privacy impact in the workplace
Privacy impact in the workplace
Write a 2-3 page article review in which you discuss privacy in the workplace.
Introduction
From an HR perspective, the topic of privacy in the workplace is often related to pre-employment background checks and the use of technology. During the pre-employment period, privacy can become a concern because employers investigate criminal records, check credit reports, contact former employers, et cetera. Once employed, an individual\’s use of company technology—and what is permissible and what is private—can also be concerns.
These topics are very important for HR practitioners and all members of management to understand, because privacy violations can be very costly to an organization and can result in negative press as well.
The right to privacy is an honored value in the United States and has always been a complicated area of the law. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, questions have centered on privacy in numerous circles, not the least of which is the workplace. During this course, you have explored the balance between privacy, safety, and fairness. In this assessment, you will review the emerging issues specifically related to privacy and consider their legal implications.
Most discussion on this topic revolves around technology and pre-employment inquiry, but health records are emerging as equally important. Personnel records and criminal records—even academic records—are becoming relevant when decisions about the pursuit and retention of employment are on the table. Try not to restrict your thinking to personal ethical issues. Rather, try to see how the law is shaping policy in the workplace and then look at the diversity of personal lifestyles.
Use the Capella library and the Internet to find an article related to the issue of privacy in the workplace. Look for a case that is specifically related to human resources. Try to find the most recent instance of such a case.
Then, write a 2–3 page article review in which you discuss the following:
- Identify the legal impact of the information in your chosen article related to privacy in the workplace.
- Describe how companies can act in accordance with the privacy laws addressed in your article.
- Describe how companies can recover from violations related to the privacy laws addressed in your article.
- Provide a rationale to support your point of view.
Additional Requirements
- Written Communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- APA Formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
- Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced. Use Microsoft Word to complete the assessment.
- Length: A minimum of two pages, excluding title page and reference page (150–300 words per question).
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
- Competency 2: Analyze trends and changes in the laws on diversity, gender, and harassment.
- Discuss personal opinion on privacy in the workplace considerations.
- Competency 3: Apply the laws and safety issues in the workplace.
- Identify the legal impact of the information.
- Describe how companies can act in accordance with the privacy laws.
- Competency 5: Create strategies for recovery from exposure to liabilities.
- Describe how companies can recover from violations related to the privacy laws.
- Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resource profession.
- Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resource profession.
Wrongful termination concept of at-will employment
Wrongful termination concept of at-will employment
Write a 2-3 page case description of a recent case in the news related to wrongful termination. Describe the case, summarize the primary issues that exist, and include an analysis of whether this is a case of wrongful termination based on what you know and what you have studied.
Introduction
Wrongful termination occurs when employment is terminated for illegal reasons or if company policy is violated when the employee is fired. HR practitioners and members of management need to be informed about how to properly handle the termination process to ensure that the employee\’s rights are not violated, and to ensure that the organization avoids a potentially costly wrongful termination lawsuit.
Generally, most employees are considered to be covered under the contractual “employment at will” relationship (except those covered by a collective bargaining agreement), which means an employer can terminate employment at any time, for any reason. However, wrongful termination can exist if discrimination is involved in the termination decision or if public or company policy is violated during the termination process.
During this assessment, you will explore topics related to termination in the workplace. You will consider what is permissible under the law as a rationale for termination and you will consider termination as it relates to employment at will versus contract relationships. You will also consider the impact of employment at will and the effect it has on an employer\’s liability for wrongful termination.
Use the Capella library and the Internet to find and research a recent case in the news related to wrongful termination. Look for a case that is specifically related to human resources. Try to find the most recent instance of such a case.
Once you complete your research, write a 2–3 page case description in which you complete the following:
- Describe the case.
- Summarize the significant issues of the case.
- Include a detailed discussion of the outcome. Analyze whether this is a case of wrongful termination based on what you have studied for this assessment.
Be sure to address the concept of at-will employment and why or why not it is a factor in this case, along with your supporting rationale.
Additional Requirements
- Written Communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- APA Formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
- Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced. Use Microsoft Word to complete the assessment.
- Length: A minimum of two pages, excluding title page and reference page (150–300 words per question).
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
- Competency 3: Apply the laws and safety issues in the workplace.
- Describe the case.
- Summarize the significant issues of the case.
- Discuss the outcome.
- Competency 5: Create strategies for recovery from exposure to liabilities.
- Discuss the concept of at-will employment.
- Describe how at-will employment affects wrongful termination lawsuits.
- Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resource profession.
- Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resource profession.
Human resource practices that promote positive employee relations and legal compliance
Human resource practices that promote positive employee relations and legal compliance
Write a 4-6 page research report on a cultural, demographic, or social trend occurring in the workplace and examine HR strategies for managing a diverse and inclusive organization.
Introduction
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
- Competency 1: Define the employee relations function of an organization and human resources\’ role in its development.
- Explain the selected trend and its influence on the workplace.
- Competency 2: Analyze human resource practices that promote positive employee relations and legal compliance.
- Describe how the selected trend impacts employee relations.
- Analyze strategies for overcoming challenges with diverse teams.
- Assess relevant laws for the selected trend and the legal impact to the organization.
- Competency 6: Communicate professionally with all stakeholders.
- Write in a clear, well-organized manner with the required number of resources to support a central idea, with no technical writing errors, as expected of a business professional.
Preparation
For this assessment, select a cultural, demographic, or social trend that is relevant in today\’s workplace. Examples could include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Language, religion, or other cultural differences in a global organization.
- Generational differences within workforce teams.
- Remote employees.
- Four-day work weeks or other types of work scheduling.
- Transgender restrooms and name changes.
- Individuals with disabilities.
- Service animals in the workplace.
Include 3–4 scholarly or professional resources to support your work.
Requirements
Include the following in a research report to your HR manager:
- Explain the selected trend and its influence on the workplace.
- Describe how the selected trend impacts employee relations. For example, on-boarding activities and team dynamics.
- Analyze strategies for overcoming challenges with diverse teams. What are some best practices for creating an inclusive workplace?
- Assess relevant laws for the selected trend and the legal impact to the organization.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should meet the following requirements:
- Length of paper: 4–6 double-spaced pages, including a references page.
- Written communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. Your writing should be:
- Concise and logically organized.
- Free of errors in grammar and mechanics.
- Validation and support: Use 3–4 relevant and credible scholarly or professional resources to support your work.
- APA formatting: Format all citations and references in accordance with current APA guidelines.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
- Competency 1: Define the employee relations function of an organization and human resources’ role in its development.
- Explain the selected trend and its influence on the workplace.
- Competency 2: Analyze human resource practices that promote positive employee relations and legal compliance.
- Describe how the selected trend impacts employee relations.
- Analyze strategies for overcoming challenges with diverse teams.
- Assess relevant laws for the selected trend and the legal impact to the organization.
- Competency 6: Communicate professionally with all stakeholders.
- Write in a clear, well-organized manner with the required number of resources to support a central idea, with no technical writing errors, as expected of a business professional.