Discussion Questions

Topic 1:

You are the HR director of a company. Your CEO comes to you and says that he is having various issues with the office manager. Over the past few weeks, the office manager has been arriving at work consistently late. His direct supervisor has spoken to him several times about it, and the manager says that he is having "personal issues". Sometimes during the day, although his jacket is thrown over his chair in his office, no one can find him or reach him for several hours at a time. The CEO suspects that he is slipping out of work during the day to resolve other issues. Most of his reports are late, and when he does turn them in, there are often frequent errors in the reports.

The CEO wants to terminate the office manager immediately, but is willing to listen to your advice on progressive discipline and what should be done with this employee.

He is also concerned that the employee might retaliate by claiming discrimination, since he is part of a minority group.

Write out a plan for the CEO, including steps of progressive discipline, timing, documentation, and ultimately, termination, if the earlier steps do not achieve the needed results.

Include steps that can be taken and documentation that may be needed to protect the company against a possible claim of discrimination.

Use a minimum of two references to support your conclusions. Here is one to get you started. http://gosmallbiz.com/progressive-discipline-steps-to-take-before-termination/

Topic 2:

Since we are at the end of this class, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the achievement of Course Outcomes.

As the Syllabus states.... After completing this course, you will be able to:

Analyze employment law and its applications and implications in the workplace

Evaluate rights, obligations and liabilities in the employment process and relationship

Evaluate compliance with current laws and regulations related to safety and fairness in the workplace

Effectively communicate to internal and external audiences the principles and application of employment law in the business environment

Considering the activities, assignments, etc.

How comfortable do you feel that you have mastered these competencies?

What has been most useful? How has this course helped you?