In your new role as chief human resources officer (CHRO) for a major retail organization, you have been tasked by the CEO to conduct a presentation to the management team on employment law awareness within your first 30 days. The CEO informed you that under the previous CHRO, the company was subject to legal action resulting from a lack of knowledge of employment law, which had unfavorable outcomes. Avoiding similar experiences is a high priority, and your thorough presentation to the management team is the first big step to success.
Instructions
Prepare a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation in which you:
Include cover, agenda, conclusion, and reference list slides, all of which may count toward the total slide count.
Provide a 1-2 slide overview of employment law based on information found in Chapter 1 of Employment Law for Human Resource Practice. Note: You may use your discretion to decide which information needs to be addressed as long as your overview is descriptive and relevant.
Include in the remaining slides the following required presentation information:
Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong bullet points highlighting a discussion on the roles of employees and employers in terms of determining employment relationships.
Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong bullet points highlighting a discussion on the concept of employment discrimination.
Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong bullet points highlighting a discussion on the types of discrimination.
Full Answer Section
- Types of Discrimination
- Q&A
- Conclusion
Slide 3 & 4: Employment Law Overview (Image: Gavel on a Book)
Slide 5-7: The Employment Relationship (Image: Handshake)
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Speaker Notes:
- A crucial foundation for understanding employment law is the concept of the employment relationship.
- This relationship defines the rights and obligations of both employers and employees.
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Slide 5: Establishing an Employment Relationship
- No single legal definition exists.
- Courts consider various factors, including:
- Behavioral control: Does the employer control how the work is performed?
- Financial control: Does the employer set wages and provide benefits?
- Independent contractors vs. employees (critical distinction).
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Slide 6: Employer Responsibilities
- Provide a safe work environment.
- Pay wages according to minimum wage and overtime laws.
- Comply with anti-discrimination and harassment regulations.
- Maintain accurate employee records.
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Slide 7: Employee Responsibilities
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Perform work duties competently and diligently.
- Maintain confidentiality of company information.
- Uphold a professional and respectful work environment.
Slide 8-10: Employment Discrimination (Image: Diverse Group of People)
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Speaker Notes:
- Employment discrimination is a serious legal issue.
- It occurs when an employee is treated less favorably due to a protected characteristic.
- Understanding different types of discrimination is crucial for managers.
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Slide 8: What is Employment Discrimination?
- Unequal treatment based on a protected characteristic.
- Applies to hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, etc.
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Slide 9: Federal Laws Prohibiting Discrimination
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin)
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (Age 40 and over)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (Physical or mental impairments)
- Equal Pay Act of 1963 (Gender-based pay discrimination)
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Slide 10: The Cost of Discrimination
- Lowers morale and productivity.
- Damages company reputation.
- Results in costly lawsuits and settlements.
Slide 11-13: Types of Discrimination (Image: Stop Sign)
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Speaker Notes:
- There are various types of discrimination protected by law.
- Recognizing these categories is essential to prevent discriminatory practices.
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Slide 11: Basis of Discrimination
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex (including pregnancy)
- National Origin
- Age (40 and over)
- Disability
- Genetic Information
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Slide 12: Examples of Discrimination
- Hiring a candidate based on race or age.
- Denying a promotion to a qualified woman.
- Making derogatory remarks about someone's religion.
- Failing to provide reasonable accommodations for a disability.
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Slide 13: Avoiding Discrimination
- Implement clear and unbiased hiring and promotion policies.
- Provide diversity and inclusion training for managers.
- Foster a culture of respect and tolerance in the workplace.
- Establish a complaint procedure for reporting discrimination.
Slide 14: Q&A
- Open the floor for questions from the management team regarding employment law and its implications.