Legal, Safety, and Regulatory Paper
Prepare a paper of approximately 1,000-1,250 words discussing the impact of specific legal, safety, and/or regulatory requirements on Human Resources. Specifically:
Discuss 4 of the employment/employee-related laws or regulations listed below and the effect they have had on the workplace. Include both a description of the important aspects of the law/regulation and the impact it has had on the workplace and specifically on employees.
Laws/Regulations to choose from:
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) Civil Rights Act of 1991 Equal Pay Act Fair Labor Standards Act Americans with Disabilities Act Occupational Safety and Health Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act Immigration Act of 1990 Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 Executive Order 11246 Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights act of 1994 Family and Medical Leave Act
Also discuss whether or not these requirements and regulations become so abundant and restrictive that employers can no longer “do the right thing” for fear of being sued?
Introduction and development of paper including conclusion Law #1 – Include both 1) a description of the law and 2) the impact it has had on workers and the workplace. Law #2 – Include both 1) a description of the law and 2) the impact it has had on workers and the workplace. Law #3 – Include both 1) a description of the law and 2) the impact it has had on workers and the workplace. Law #4 – Include both 1) a description of the law and 2) the impact it has had on workers and the workplace. Discuss whether or not these requirements and regulations become so abundant and restrictive that employers can no longer “do the right thing” for fear of being sued? Appropriate research – minimum of 4, and adequate supporting documentation (references cited throughout body of paper) Adherence to UOP standards for written work APA format Major points are organized in a logical fashion. Each paragraph is clear and contains one major idea. Rules of grammar and punctuation are followed. No spelling errors Word count approximately 1,000-1,250 words.