Question 1:
The issue of diversity is a major topic for government suppliers that have to supply census data about their workforce relative to the race of candidates that they hire for opportunities. While it is not quite as visible for private employers and those that do not perform government contractual services, it is still a hot topic.
1. As an HR professional, you observe that one of your business units has a racial makeup that is 95% Hispanic when the community at large and the candidate pool is 30% Hispanic, 50% Caucasian, 15% Black, 4% Asian, and 1% Other. When you ask the managers in the business unit why, the response you get is that historically Hispanics are the best workers in that department and thus are the preferred candidates for hire. Should you:
a. do nothing?
b. counsel the managers on your concerns, but do nothing?
c. counsel the managers and document your file according, but do nothing more?
d. tell the managers you will provide them with only non-Hispanic candidates until the department looks more representative of the community at large.
e. tell the managers you will provide them with more diverse candidate slates, and while you will not mandate who they hire, you will strongly suggest that they begin to hire candidates of differing ethnicities for upcoming job openings.
Explain why you made this choice.
2. As a general matter, do you think companies should consider race in the hiring equation or should they just hire the best candidate available as the manager sees fit?
Remember to respect the opinion of others when responding to fellow student’s posts, even if you legally, morally or ethically disagree with their position. It is okay to disagree, but if you disagree, disagree respectfully.
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Include any research sources you used to write your response to this question, including your text. You can follow the APA citation format for your citations so that your classmates can also find your research sources to review on their own.
Question 2:
In what ways do the standards used to attribute liability for harassment to employers differ depending on whether the harassers are managers, coworkers, or third parties? Regardless of whether the harasser is a manager or an employer, what are some things (at least three) that the company should be mindful of when investigating complaints of harassment and when disciplining offenders?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.
Question 3:
Are all employers required to implement affirmative action plans? If not all, which category of employers must implement a plan? If an employer subject to an affirmative action plan engages in discriminatory action, what types of sanctions can be levied upon the employer?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.
Question 4:
Source “Just The Facts” page 274. Review the scenario presented as it relates to the case of Hoyle v. Freightliner. Were the actions of the co-workers towards the female employee sufficient to meet the severe and pervasive threshold? Also, was the job reassignment to janitorial work indicative of discrimination or retaliation towards her? In providing your opinion, make sure to also indicate what you think the court should decide in this case. Next, look up the case. What did the court decide, and why? Do you agree with the court’s decision?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.
Question 5:
An employee approaches human resources with concerns that he/she is the victim of workplace bullying. In reviewing the situation, the human resource employee determines that there does not appear to be any Title VII discrimination evident. Even if the employee does not have a legitimate action under Title VII, are there any other claims that the employee could bring against the harasser and the company? What steps, if any, should the human resource employee take in order to deal with the bullying allegation?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.
Reference
Walsh, D. J. (2013). Employment law for human resource practice (4th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western.
