Bandag Automotive
Angela Welsch
Walsh University

1. Bandag Auto has experienced continuous growth and should consider creating an HR Department or Unit. All functions relating to this area would be handled by persons qualified and educated to deal with complicated issues. The new HR Manager would need to develop strategies and policies and identify the needs of the organization. Positions created would consist of a HR Manager, Payroll Manager, Loss Prevention, and employment and screening personnel. 2. Analyze and/or modify current procedures to ensure they comply with legal requirements and responsibilities of the company. Administer disciplinary actions, and developing a policies and procedures manual. Plan employee training and orientation, team building and create a pleasant work environment. 3. Henry Jacques was fired for creating a “poisonous relationship” with his co-workers, this has created a potential lawsuit. This will most likely be a claim of discrimination due to the rumors of Henry’s mental illness. If a policy manual had been used to identify the procedure for termination and all steps were handled according to company policy this could give grounds to terminate his employment. Documenting any erratic behavior and complaints by co-workers or supervisors are imperative. I don’t believe that Henry has a legitimate claim against the company due to the organization not having actual knowledge of any health or mental condition. However, the fact is that he will still end up costing the organization money to defend itself in this matter. 4. According to the text, FMLA has a responsibility to bring the employee back into the same or comparable position, although they returned Gavin to his previous salary and benefits he was not offered a managerial position. This would be a violation of FMLA. 5. I am not sure that EEOC or the