Assignment

Identify a situation that could be considered an example of discrimination and harassment in the workplace. This can be something that you have experienced or seen in person, or something that you create.

Formulate a short 4- to 6-sentence case study scenario that describes this incident.

Conduct a 700- to 1,050-word analysis of the case study, and include the following in your analysis:

• Explain the type of discrimination and harassment (you must include both) that took place in your case study scenario. What were the key indicators that this behavior was a violation of workplace policy?

• Summarize how to conduct a proper investigation of these claims.

• Determine which employment laws were violated in your case study scenario. How were the laws violated? What change(s) would you make to minimize future occurrences of these violations?

• Individual Assignment: Discrimination and Harassment Case Study Analysis

• Purpose of Assignment

• Students will apply their knowledge of discrimination and harassment laws. In Week 3, students will learn how employment laws are designed to protect employees, how to recognize various types of discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and how to conduct a proper investigation of a harassment claim.