Discussion Question Employer Scandalous Headlines

Employmentlaw is the section of laws that govern the relationship between an employee and their employer, including the rights and responsibilities of both parties. It helps to ensure that a workplace is safe and appropriate to work in, governs the hours that an employee can work, and determines the wages that an employee can receive. Included in employment law are many regulations from all levels of government. Due to how extensive employment law is, it’s often divided into different areas, such as workplace safety, wages, benefits, family and medical leave, unemployment, and workplace conduct.

Employment law is designed to ensure that all parties in a business are treated fairly and ethically, which can help to keep a business running efficiently. If both an employer and employee understand what their rights and obligations are, they can be more prepared in certain situations, such as in the case of salary misclassification. Employment law can also help to prevent work disruptions between employees and management by setting standards to govern the workplace. Employment law can mitigate issues that may arise in the workplace. For example, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination.

Most businesses have some type of employment law they follow. There is a wide range of subject areas related to employment law, and each often has its own set of standards and associated terms. Here are some aspects of employment law and the key terms that relate to them:

• Employment Discrimination
• Wages and benefits
• Health and Safety

Discrimination in the workplace occurs when a member of a protected class experiences different treatment than their peers. While discrimination can take many forms, it’s prohibited by law. Here are a few terms associated with employment law regarding discrimination:

• Title VII: Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act: This law prevents employers from discriminating based on age.
• The Equal Pay Act: This law protects men and women from wage and benefit discrimination based on gender.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): This law prohibits discrimination based on disabilities, requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
• The Pregnancy Discrimination Act: This act amended Title VII to prohibit employers from discriminating due to pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.
• Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA): This act prohibits discrimination based on genetic information.

Watch this short video for an introduction to employment laws.

Discussion Topic:

Research a recent business case or incident in which there was a potential violation of employment law; you might look on the Internet or daily news. You might even find a case on the television news! Please be sure to cite your source in APA format.

In your original post, answer the following:

• Describe the employment violation that occurred.

Confirm and explain the tort or crime that was committed.What could the company have done to minimize its exposure to such a tort or crime?
• Confirm the outcome of the case.If the case has not been decided, tell us what you think will happen and why.What sort of punishment or compensation is there or should there be?