Entries by Daphne Hanson

What are the arguments for and against the employer’s defense

Mary Ellen was injured on the job when she was attacked by a co-worker. She sued the employer on the basis of negligent hiring and negligent supervision. The employer sought dismissal of the lawsuit on the ground that the attack was a work-related accident that is covered by the exclusivity provisions of workers’ compensation and […]

Invest in training and career development programs

Why do you believe organizations invest in training and career development programs for employees? How does the organization benefit? How can training support an organization’s strategic goals? Why should HRMs focus on the career development of employees? Use the articles and resources provided to support your ideas.

FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime provisions

Clara is a supervisor in charge of a fast-food restaurant.  She has six cooks, dishwashers, and waitresses under her supervision.  However, she, herself, often has to cook at the grill, load and run the dishwasher, and even occasionally wait on tables, during particularly busy times or when workers call in sick.  She is paid a […]

Disability discrimination and retaliation

Plaintiff was employed in one of the defendant’s stores.  She suffered a back injury and filed a workers’ compensation claim. When she was partially recovered, she returned to the store on a light-duty assignment that allowed her to work four hours per day.  Upon her return, co-workers made fun of her injury and mocked her limitations, […]

Rehiring employees who are terminated for workplace misconduct

Bonds tested positive for cocaine and was fired by Selig, Inc. for violating its drug-free workplace policy.  Bonds then enrolled in a drug rehabilitation program and was able to end his drug abuse.  He was drug-free for over two years and reapplied to Selig to be rehired.  To support his application, he provided letters from […]

Discrimination or harassing

1. A female officer hired 11 months ago on probation is concerned by what she believes to be discrimination or harassing actions by a senior male officer. 2. she reports to her supervisor, who says it will be investigated. 3. it happens again, and she reports to the supervisor, and he tells her to drop […]

Industrial revolution

Kindly evaluate attach case and also answer the below questions. Below are questions to consider, which are related to the module content: Explain the 4th industrial revolution as mentioned in the module content. What are the security threats and risks that are part of technologies used in businesses today? What can be done to mitigate […]

Where tourism and recreation development diverts investment capital and government financial resources away from other viable sectors like healthcare and education, this is called?

Where tourism and recreation development diverts investment capital and government financial resources away from other viable sectors like healthcare and education, this is called? Displacement effect Demonstration effect Substitution effect Agglomeration effect Repatriation effect

XYX Corporation

Analyze the following short scenario and answer the question. As the HR Director of the organization XYX Corporation (based in Ontario, Canada), you have just had a discussion with your Recruitment Manager about the corporation’s intention to look into attracting older workers. You are aware that older workers desire many of the same things that […]

Digital Media Channels

Digital Media Channels A recent online search netted 2.9 million responses in .57 seconds.  While these numbers are impressive, only the top 10 sites are accessed by the majority of people. Discuss what you would do to optimize your search engine results so you make that top 10 list.