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Module 1 – Case EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & HRM Case Assignment (Signature Assignment: Information Literacy Reinforced Level) In this Case 1 you will be finding selecting and incorporating the most effective sources of information to support your discussion of Atlantic Shrimp’s actions as they relate to discrimination laws and regulations. Give special attention to the quality of sources utilized. Exploring Equal Employment Opportunity and Discrimination Before starting this assignment use the following links to familiarize yourself with relevant law: HR Hero. (2017). Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/agediscrimination-in-employment-act-adea/ HR Hero. (2017). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/title-vii-of-the-civil-rights-act-of-1964/#. U.S. Supreme Court. (1971). Griggs v. Duke Power Co. Retrieved at http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/401/424.html Terms: Disparate/adverse impact; disparate/adverse treatment U.S. Supreme Court Case: Griggs vs. Duke Power Company Begin this assignment by reading the following scenario: Atlantic Shrimp is a major processor of fresh and frozen shrimp sold throughout the United States. Atlantic shrimp employs 301 workers at its principal processing plant. The plant has a relatively young crew with 73% of the workforce between the ages of 23 and 31. The plant is in Savannah Georgia. Atlantic Shrimp requires a high school diploma or GED as a condition of employment for its cleaning crew. Right now the entire cleaning crew at Atlantic Shrimp is Caucasian. Prepare a 4- to 6-page paper not counting the cover page the requested appendix and reference page. Address the following questions in your paper: How would information about Savannah’s labor market be important in considering whether or not Atlantic Shrimp is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Discuss relevant data you find associated with Savannah’s demographics. Based on your readings and research does Atlantic Shrimp need to make policy changes to ensure compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Should there be changes to comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act? If so what changes should Atlantic Shrimp make and why are they necessary to comply with each of these important laws? Use at least six (6) sources at least four (4) of which should be found on your own (outside of the module readings). Provide a 1- or 2-page Appendix discussing why your non-module sources (ones found on your own) were chosen and what criteria you used to determine that they were appropriate sources to utilize for your academic paper. Assignment Expectations Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria: Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements? Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis in which information derived from multiple sources expert opinions and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis? Business Writing: Is the essay logical well organized and well written? Are the grammar spelling and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations? Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required has the student demonstrated effective research as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn and do they help in shaping the overall paper? Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g. references used from the Background page the assignment readings and outside research) been included and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page? Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date? Module 1 – SLP EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & HRM Before you begin this assignment be sure to familiarize yourself with the following laws and their amendments. HR Hero. (2017) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/americans-with-disabilities-act-ada-and-ada-amendments-act-adaaa/ HR Hero. (2017) Religious Accommodation (under Title VII). Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/religious-accommodation/ Anti-Defamation League. (2012) Religious Accommodation in the Workplace: Your Rights and Obligations. Retrieved at https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/documents/assets/pdf/civil-rights/religiousfreedom/religfreeres/ReligAccommodWPlace-docx.pdf Review the sections on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Retrieved at https://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/accommodation.html There are primarily two U.S. governmental agencies responsible for enforcing EEO laws. The two agencies are the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). In this assignment we are focusing on the EEOC – we will consider the OFCCP in Module 2. Address the following questions in preparing a paper of 2 to 3 page (not including cover page or reference page.) What specifically and succinctly are the reasonable accommodation expectations concerning religion and disability that employers must meet under the law? From your readings/research (stating employers by name) what are two specific private sector workplace examples of reasonable accommodations – one for religion and one for disability? Submit your paper by the module due date. SLP Assignment Expectations Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria: Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements? Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis in which information derived from multiple sources expert opinions and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis? Business Writing: Is the essay logical well organized and well written? Are the grammar spelling and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations? Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required has the student demonstrated effective research as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn and do they help in shaping the overall paper? Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g. references used from the Background page the assignment readings and outside research) been included and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page? Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date? Module 2 – Case FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ISSUES Assignment Overview EEO Compliance for Federal Contractors/Subcontractors Before starting this assignment be sure to familiarize yourself with the OFCCP and the following laws and their amendments: U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) About OFCCP. Retrieved at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/aboutof.html U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Executive Order 11246 As Amended. Retrieved at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/statutes/eo11246.htm U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 As Amended. Retrieved at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503.htm U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Regulations Implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Retrieved at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/vevraa.htm HR Hero. (2017) Affirmative Action. Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/affirmative-action-in-employment/ U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Sample affirmative action programs (AAPs). Retrieved from http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/aaps/aaps.htm U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) (2012) (Executive Order 12989) E-verify Supplemental Guide. pp. 4-6. Retrieved at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/guide-federal-contractor_comp.pdf Case Assignment You are an HR Manager for a large sheet metal manufacturing company. One of your largest customers has just secured a major office furniture contract with the federal government. Your customer wants your company to become a subcontractor for the project making all of the plastic parts required. There is uncertainty among your organization’s top officials about whether or not to become part of this project even thought it would be very lucrative. The disagreement centers around the preparation of an affirmative action plan and the goal achievement requirements imposed to correct underutilization. Your paper of 4 to 5 pages (not including title page nor reference page) should address the following questions: What are the EEO compliance requirements that impact a federal subcontractor? What are the important components of an affirmative action plan (expand on the goal-setting process)? How should affirmative action goals relate to an organization’s strategic human resources plan? What would you recommend to your organization’s top officials about becoming part of this project? Use at least 5 library resources to help support and strengthen your discussion. Please upload your paper by the module due date. Assignment Expectations Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria: Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements? Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis in which information derived from multiple sources expert opinions and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis? Business Writing: Is the essay logical well organized and well written? Are the grammar spelling and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations? Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required has the student demonstrated effective research as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn and do they help in shaping the overall paper? Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g. references used from the Background page the assignment readings and outside research) been included and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page? Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date? Module 2 – SLP FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ISSUES Recruitment of Females and Veterans of the U.S. Military Before you begin this assignment be sure to review the Module 2 Background readings. You are a newly hired HR staffing specialist for MEGATRANSPORT a private-sector employer in the business of making large transport equipment mainly for the U.S. government. Your supervisor has asked you to write a 2 to 3 page news release on best practices in the recruitment of females. He also would like you to discuss the recruitment of military veterans. Tailor your discussion as much as possible to recruiting these targeted applicants to the large transport equipment industry. Draw on your own research to identify (by name) real-life private-sector employers who have used some of the recruitment techniques that you propose. Discuss their real-life experiences as examples in your news release. Use at least 2 Trident Online Library sources plus any applicable background readings to help strengthen your discussion. Upload your assignment by the module due date. Add a title page and reference page to your news release when you submit your paper. SLP Assignment Expectations Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria: Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements? Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis in which information derived from multiple sources expert opinions and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis? Business Writing: Is the essay logical well organized and well written? Are the grammar spelling and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations? Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required has the student demonstrated effective research as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn and do they help in shaping the overall paper? Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g. references used from the Background page the assignment readings and outside research) been included and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page? Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date? Module 3 – Case EMPLOYEE RIGHTS/SAFETY Assignment Overview (Signature Assignment: Critical Thinking Introduced Level) Compliance and the HR Functions Before starting this assignment be sure that you are familiar with what is meant by “critical thinking.” Critical thinking is one of the five key rubric criteria by which your assignments are graded. Therefore you are expected to demonstrate evidence of critical thinking in all assignments. For an overview of critical thinking first read the Kurland article and then review the chart and watch the video: What is Critical Thinking? (2012) Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oAf3g5_138 Foundation for Critical Thinking (2015). Our Concept and Definition of Critical Thinking. Retrieved from http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/our-concept-of-critical-thinking/411 Kurland D. (2000). What is critical thinking? Critical Reading. Retrieved from http://www.criticalreading.com/critical_thinking.htm Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. (2014) A must-have chart featuring critical thinking skills. Retrieved from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/05/a-must-have-chart-featuring-critical.html For this assignment review the following: HR Hero. (2017). Employment at Will. Retrieved from http://topics.hrhero.com/employment-at-will-and-employment-law/ HR Hero. (2017). Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). Retrieved from http://topics.hrhero.com/immigration-reform-and-control-act-irca/ HR Hero. (2017). USERRA (The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act). http://topics.hrhero.com/userra-uniformed-services-employment-and-reemployment-rights-act/ Boundless. (n.d.) Chapter 7 Section 3. Core Functions of Human Resource Management. In Management. Retrieved at https://www.boundless.com/management/textbooks/boundless-management-textbook/human-resource-management-7/core-functions-of-human-resource-management-58/ Case Assignment For this Case Assignment you will be focusing on the: Employment at Will Doctrine Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) USERRA And how they impact the private sector workplace. (Be sure to focus on the private sector and not the public sector in your answers.) Address the following in a 4 to 5 page paper (not including the cover page references page and Appendix) supporting your arguments with citations to sources from the course and your research. (Use at least 5 Trident Online Library sources plus any applicable background readings to support your discussion. Provide a half-page summary of each of the topics Employment at Will Doctrine IRCA and USERRA. Include these summaries together in one Appendix at the end of your paper. Consider the major Human Resource Management functions in addressing the following: Examine employment at will and its exceptions. Explain the exception that has had the greatest impact on the private sector workplace. Discuss the one most important change you see is needed to the IRCA? Why? Examine USERRA and detail its positive and negative impacts on the private sector workplace. Upload your paper by the module due date. Assignment Expectations Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria: Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements? Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis in which information derived from multiple sources expert opinions and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis? Business Writing: Is the essay logical well organized and well written? Are the grammar spelling and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations? Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required has the student demonstrated effective research as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn and do they help in shaping the overall paper? Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g. references used from the Background page the assignment readings and outside research) been included and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page? Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date? Module 3 – SLP EMPLOYEE RIGHTS/SAFETY Before starting this assignment be sure you are familiar with the following laws and their amendments: U.S. Department of Labor. Wage and Hour Division (WHD) (n.d.) The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Retrieved at https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/1421.htm U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Pregnancy Discrimination. Retrieved at https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/pregnancy.cfm U.S. Department of Labor. (n.d.) Americans with Disabilities Act. Retrieved at https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/disability/ada HR Hero. (2017) Occupational Health and Safety Administration. Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/occupational-safety-and-health-administration-osha/ Prepare a 2- to 3-page paper (not counting the cover and reference pages) that discusses how the Family and Medical Leave Act the Pregnancy Discrimination Act the Americans with Disabilities Act safety laws or other state laws might apply to the following scenario. One of your old college roommates Sandra is a nurse who took a job that required her to be able to lift 50 pounds smoothly. She was told the job had this physical strength requirement for patient safety and to ensure that teams of nurses could move patients as needed. Sandra worked for a nursing home chain that employed 900 employees. Sandra had become pregnant and on her doctor’s advice tried to refrain from lifting 50 pounds. After she kept finding herself in situations at work that required her to do this kind of lifting she decided to just stay home until the baby was born. After the baby was born Sandra went back to work but her baby developed a medical condition that required her to see doctor’s frequently. Sandra didn’t have anyone else who could be a “dedicated” caregiver for her baby so she took leave from work to tend to her child. When her leave was about to expire she got her daughter’s doctor to write a note in support of extending her leave. The note wasn’t clear and suggested that the doctor thought it would be nice but not necessary for mother and child to be together. Sandra’s manager told her that the nursing home wouldn’t be able to keep her job open for her any longer. However he told her she should apply to the company again as a new-hire when she was ready to get back to work. Use at least 2 Trident Online Library sources plus any applicable background readings to support your discussion. Submit your paper by the module due date. SLP Assignment Expectations Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria: Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements? Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis in which information derived from multiple sources expert opinions and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis? Business Writing: Is the essay logical well organized and well written? Are the grammar spelling and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations? Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required has the student demonstrated effective research as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn and do they help in shaping the overall paper? Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g. references used from the Background page the assignment readings and outside research) been included and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page? Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date? Module 4 – Case LABOR RELATIONS LAWS Assignment Overview Labor Laws Unionization and the Workplace A good place to start familiarizing yourself with legal issues involving unions in the workplace is by looking over the National Labor Relations Board website at: National Labor Relations Board. The NLRB Process. Retrieved from https://www.nlrb.gov/resources/nlrb-process You should familiarize yourself with the following laws and their amendments: U.S. Department of Labor. (2017) Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act As Amended. Retrieved from https://www.dol.gov/olms/regs/compliance/compllmrda.htm HR Hero (2017). National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/national-labor-relations-act-nlra/ National Labor Relations Board. (n.d.) 1947 Taft-Hartley Substantive Provisions. Retrieved from https://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/our-history/1947-taft-hartley-substantive-provisions Case Assignment After you have reviewed the above laws view the video and read the following articles concerning the labor unrest that occurred at Verizon. Communication Workers of America (2016). What #VictoryAtVerizon Means to Us | 2016 Verizon Strike | CWA Video. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwWKNLiiiFY Dayen D. (April 15 2016). The Verizon Strike Signals a Larger Economic Battle. New Republic. https://newrepublic.com/article/132707/verizon-strike-signals-larger-economic-battle Scheiber N. (May 20 2016). Verizon Strike to End as Both Sides Claim Victories on Key Points. New York Times. Retrieved from Trident Online Library. Sherk J. (April 13 2016) Verizon Strike No Morality Play. The National Review. Retrieved from http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/434050/verizon-strike-landline-workers-go-strike Smith A. (April 15 2016) Verizon Strike Not as Intimidating As It Appears. Retrieved at https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/labor-relations/pages/verizon-strike-lower-numbers.aspx Stangler C. (April 15 2016) 40 000 Verizon Workers Launch One of the Biggest Strikes of the Decade: Can the strike at Verizon help kickstart the American labor movement? The Nation. Retrieved at https://www.thenation.com/article/40000-verizon-workers-launch-one-of-the-biggest-strikes-of-the-decade/ Prepare a 4- to 5-page (not including title and references page) paper in which you address the following questions: What is the story behind the Verizon strike of 2016? How does the Verizon strike reflect the current state of unions in the United States? Do you agree that the Verizon Strike “signaled a Larger Economic Battle” or was it “No Morality Play”? Support your position. What can an HR manager learn from the experience of the Verizon strike of 2016? Use at least 5 Trident Online Library sources plus any applicable background readings to support your discussion. Upload your paper by the module due date. Assignment Expectations Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria: Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements? Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis in which information derived from multiple sources expert opinions and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis? Business Writing: Is the essay logical well organized and well written? Are the grammar spelling and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations? Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required has the student demonstrated effective research as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn and do they help in shaping the overall paper? Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g. references used from the Background page the assignment readings and outside research) been included and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page? Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date? Module 4 – SLP LABOR RELATIONS LAWS Disputes in a unionized workplace Before you start this assignment be sure that you are familiar with the following: National Labor Relations Board (n.d.) Rights We Protect. Retrieved from https://www.nlrb.gov/rights-we-protect National Labor Relations Board (n.d.) Unfair Labor Practice Process Charts. Retrieved from https://www.nlrb.gov/resources/nlrb-process/unfair-labor-practice-process-chart Sultan M. (2012) Managing Grievance Process (slideshow). Retrieved from https://www.nlrb.gov/resources/nlrb-process/unfair-labor-practice-process-chart https://www.slideshare.net/mohdhanifah/grievance-procedure-13512386 Read the following scenario: Jim and Ted are both hourly employees working as forklift drivers in a large grocery chain’s central California warehouse. Their workplace is unionized. They work in the same warehouse section under Bob the second shift supervisor. Jim has always found the job difficult because the job was fast-paced but repetitive and even though the forklifts the machines do the heavy lifting and moving there were situations in which a driver had to deal with slightly misplaced palates or otherwise use ingenuity and “muscle” to keep things moving smoothly through the shift. Jim was small in stature and obviously not as physically strong as his co-workers. Ted made a point of never helping Jim with these adjustments even though he helped other drivers when such situations arose. Jim was gay and he thought Ted resented having him there – Ted never seemed to want to talk with Jim on breaks for example. Jim thought Ted was being a bad colleague especially on those days when Jim could have really used Ted’s help. Jim mentioned to Bob the supervisor that he sure wished that Ted would be willing to help hin once in a while. After all he would be willing to help Ted if he asked. Bob replied that he didn’t think that was going to happen. It wasn’t only Ted who wouldn’t ever help Jim. All of the other forklift drivers seemed to look the other way when Jim found himself in a situation where there was “muscle” needed to keep things going. Recently the company implemented a new stacking protocol. Soon thereafter Jim wasn’t meeting his production numbers on some days. He thought it was because he couldn’t get any help from his colleagues when needed and his supervisor Bob didn’t seem to care. Bob his supervisor did carefully record Jim’s production numbers to highlight the shifts when he had underperformed. After a while Jim started skipping breaks and shortening his lunch break on some days so he could spend a little more time on the forklift and try to meet his production for the shift. No one seemed to care or notice. As Jim came to realize that he was going to get a bad performance evaluation if the situation continued he asked Bob if he couldn’t order his co-workers to help him when situations arose where he needed help. Bob said he couldn’t give Jim any special treatment. Jim grew more frustrated especially by the lack of communication and what he considered to be the stubbornness of his co-workers in refusing to help him when he needed it. He reasoned that he had a family to feed just as they did and he had to do something about the unfair treatment he was receiving. Jim told Bob that he was going to tell the union that he wanted to file a grievance because he thought the way he was being treated was not right. Bob told Jim that he’d never known a grievance to work out for the person who filed it but Jim should do what he thought he needed to do. Jim felt very upset about what he perceived as Bob’s indifference. He filed a formal grievance with the union about the situation. Prepare a 2- to 3-page (not counting title and reference pages) paper that addresses the following questions: What do you think will happen next? Why? Discuss the important steps that might take place to resolve this issue. If you were the HR manager in this warehouse what would you do to get to the root of the issue? Why? Use at least 2 Trident Online Library sources plus any applicable background readings to help strengthen your discussion. SLP Assignment Expectations Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria: Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements? Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis in which information derived from multiple sources expert opinions and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis? Business Writing: Is the essay logical well organized and well written? Are the grammar spelling and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations? Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required has the student demonstrated effective research as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn and do they help in shaping the overall paper? Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g. references used from the Background page the assignment readings and outside research) been included and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page? Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?