WEEK 3 Discussion 1: Legal Aspects of Staffing

Legal Aspects of Staffing [WLOs: 1, 2] [CLOs: 4, 6]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review Chapter 4 in your textbook.

For your initial post, select one of the laws listed below, and explain how it has changed the staffing process.

Employment-at-will

Fair Labor Standards Act

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations concerning sexual harassment

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Americans with Disabilities Act

Family and Medical Leave Act

Also, within your initial post, select one of the governmental activities or programs from the list below, and explain how it influences a company’s hiring process:

Social Security premiums

Social Security disability insurance

Unemployment insurance

Federal income tax

Your initial post should be a minimum of 200 words. Support your claims with a minimum of two examples from required materials and/or other scholarly resources. Properly cite and reference your claims. For guidance, use the Writing Center resources APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. and APA: Formatting Your Reference ListLinks to an external site.. Also, consider using the Human Resources Research With Library OneSearchLinks to an external site. tip sheet for assistance.

Choice 1: Fair Labor Standards Act

Choice 2: Social Security Premiums