FMLA, Labor Laws, and OSHA15- to 20-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes

You are a first-year Human Resource Specialist at “State of Estates” estate planning firm.  Norman is the mid-level manager responsible for the southern regional office.  The following events have recently occurred in Norman’s office:

 • Ken, an estate planner in Norman’s office, recently adopted a baby with his wife. He applied for 12-week family leave, but was denied by Norman because his wife did not physically give birth.  The corporate human resource department (where you work) was not given notice of this decision. 

• June, part of the full-time housekeeping staff, has been asking other employees if they would like to join a union. There are currently no unions within the organization. 

• Maria is concerned about ladders that are placed around the office for remodeling. Norman said not to worry, and that there are no official policies for safety in an office setting.

 Prepare 15- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes responding to Norman from a Human Resource standpoint.  The presentation should address the following topics:

• An overview of the FMLA and its key provisions relating to Ken.

• Recommended resolution for Ken’s situation (both for Ken as an employee and as a company handling these requests moving forward). 

• An overview of key labor laws to briefly educate Norman on employee rights in unionizing. 

• A brief discussion of OSHA and possible application to Norman’s office setting.

FMLA, Labor Laws, and OSHA 2

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You are a first-year Human Resource Specialist at “State of Estates” estate planning firm.

 

Norman is the mid-level manager responsible for the southern regional office.  The following events have recently occurred in Norman’s office:

· Ken, an estate planner in Norman’s office, recently adopted a baby with his wife. He applied for 12-week family leave, but was denied by Norman because his wife did not physically give birth.  The corporate human resource department (where you work) was not given notice of this decision.

· June, part of the full-time housekeeping staff, has been asking other employees if they would like to join a union. There are currently no unions within the organization.

· Maria is concerned about ladders that are placed around the office for remodeling. Norman said not to worry, and that there are no official policies for safety in an office setting.

Prepare 15- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes responding to Norman from a Human Resource standpoint.  The presentation should address the following topics: 

· An overview of the FMLA and its key provisions relating to Ken.

· Recommended resolution for Ken’s situation (both for Ken as an employee and as a company handling these requests moving forward).

· An overview of key labor laws to briefly educate Norman on employee rights in unionizing.

· A brief discussion of OSHA and possible application to Norman’s office setting.

Grading Guide

Content		Met		Partially Met		Not Met		Comments:
The student provides an overview of the FMLA and key provisions of the law that relate to Ken.
The student recommends a resolution for Ken and the company moving forward to avoid this type of confusion with the FMLA.
The student provides a overview of key labor laws to educate Norman on employee rights to form a union.
The student includes a brief discussion of OSHA and key provisions of OSHA that might apply to Norman’s office setting.
The presentation is 15 to 20 slides.
The student’s presentation includes relevant visual aids that are consistent with the content.
	Total Available		Total Earned
7	#/7

Met

Partially Met

Not Met

Comments:

Total Available

Total Earned

 

Presentation Guidelines
Intellectual property is recognized with oral reference to sources with in-text citations and a reference slide (for a presentation).
The presentation includes an introduction and conclusion that preview and review major points.
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
3	#/3

Assignment Total	#	10	#/10
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