...OSHA has levied fines of various amounts for the violation of OSHA regulations. These fines can differ based on the severity of the violation (Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, n.d).The Texas Labor Code Anti-Discrimination Provisions Texas like many other states has its own laws for employment discrimination but employers who abide by the federal statute will be safe under the Texas state law as well. The reason for this is that the Texas Labor Code Anti-Discrimination Provisions are parallel with the Federal Discrimination guidelines. However, there is a trend throughout cities and counties with America that allow these local municipalities to have their own ordinances. In Texas, local government can and sometimes do establish their own anti-discrimination rules. In the city of Austin, several city ordinances make it unlawful to deny access to public accommodation or discriminate in employment on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation specifically to lesbians and gays. It is also illegal to discriminate against people who are HIV-infected, people with AIDS, or those who associate with people who are infected. If companies are found to be in violation of these laws they can be held liable both locally and federally(Fox & Davenport,2013). To a small company being sued on this level can mean the end for a small company do tothe amount of fines that can be levied on this company. The Texas...
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...creating an employment law compliance plan for a Bradley Stonefield. He is creating a limousine company that is based out of Austin, Texas. He has set a goal to have 25 employees within the first year of his business operations. So to help ensure the success of this business venture an Employment Law Compliance Plan is being developed. This memo will not only examine employment laws it will also deal with the penalties that can be enforced for noncompliance of these employment laws. This memo will address several employment laws several of these are laws will be specific to Texas and there will be some National Employment Laws. They are as follows: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, The Texas Minimum Wage Law, The Texas Labor Code Anti-Discrimination Provisions, Occupational Safety and Health Act. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was the first attempt through legislation to attack the issue of unauthorized immigration. There are approximately 178 million civilian workers in the United States labor force. This figure, however, excludes an invisible labor pool—the undocumented worker (Robinson, Gilbertson 1987). According to the New America Foundation, Texas has the third highest percentage of undocumented workers in its workforce that stands at 9.0%. Initially through various loopholes...
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...LVN Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe, Ste. 3-460, Austin, TX 78701-3944 Phone: 512-305-7400 -- Web Site: www.bon.texas.gov For Office Use Only: Amount Date Rec’d Timely License Renewal Form This form may be used during the 60 days prior to the license expiration. Please refer to the enclosed General Instructions, checklist and statistical code sheet to assist in completing this form. Answer all questions, sign, date, and return both pages. Processing time is within ten (10) business days once all requirements are met. The Rules pertaining to the maintenance of your license and your eligibility to renew are located at 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) chapter 216 and §§213.27, 213.28, 213.29, 213.33, 217.6 and 217.7. Make your check or money order payable to the Texas Board of Nursing. Fees are non-refundable. The application and payment are valid for one year from the date of receipt in the Board’s office and all licensure requirements must be met within that timeframe. [ ] TIMELY LVN RENEWAL ONLY (prior to expiration date) Fee: $45.00 [ ] LVN RETIRED LICENSE Fee: $10.00 Must be requested prior to license expiring and meet requirements of 22 TAC §217.9 [ ] LVN INACTIVE STATUS No Fee Required Must be requested prior to license expiring and meet requirements of 22 TAC §217.9 Name(Last): Legal documentation is required for a name change (see 22 TAC §217.7) (First): Social Security Number: (City) (M): - LVN License Number: (Address) ...
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...Global Environment of Business Practice Exam (A) Question Difficulty: Average to Basic ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- The following practice exam, designed by the undersigned, is to be used solely for educational purposes. It is required that any use of this exam (whether upon receipt from the undersigned, or by receipt from a third party) be in strict accordance with the ANY and ALL codes of Honor and/or Academic Integrity that are prescribed by TCU and the Neeley School of Business. In accordance with the Honor Code of the Neeley School of Business, you are agreeing to contribute work to each question of this exam before asking to see a sample response. By continuing, you agree to use this practice exam both legally and ethically. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Signed: Bryan W. Redd (11/29/13) User Disclosures 1. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE QUESTIONS ON THIS EXAM HAVE BEEN COMPILED BY ONE OF YOUR CLASSMATES AND AS SUCH ARE NOT QUESTIONS THAT: a. Were used by the Professor in past-courses; NOR b. That one should necessarily expect to see included on the final exam 2. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE SAMPLE RESPONSES TO THIS EXAM, YOU MUST: c. Contribute work (either individually or as a member...
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...happens when there is a procedural violation on the state level? To find out, we look at a case in which the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded a lower appeals court's prior ruling. As we consider the case, we'll answer several questions: What was the...
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...Landslide Limousines Employment Law Compliance Plan as the company grows, determined by the number of employees and the amount of business. Based on the information you have provided, I have including the following employment laws for Landslide Limousines Employment Law Compliance Plan that are applicable for the number of projected employees: Texas Minimum Wage Act, The Equal Pay Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title 7) and The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). I will provide a description of each of the aforementioned laws and the associated penalty for violating that law. Texas Minimum Wage Act ties the Texas minimum wage for non-exempt employees to the Federal minimum wage and automatically increases with the Federal minimum wage.(Dolghih, n.d.) The Texas Minimum Wage Act covers the employees of small businesses that are not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA will be applicable once Landslide Limousines has more than $500,000 in business. Should Landslide Limousines decide to transport passengers across state lines, the FLSA would be immediately applicable. The Texas Minimum Wage Act also requires employers to provide employees with a written statement of earnings for each pay period showing hour many hours were worked and the pay per hour...
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...Final Project The use of “Best Practice” in Guardianship Student: Takysha Crawford tcrawford@waldenu.edu Student ID # A00487277 Program: PhD in Human Services Specialization: Family Studies and Intervention Strategies Walden University May 18, 2014 Introduction My specific area of human services would is guardianship of incapacitated adults who need guardians to help them provide food, clothing or shelter, or to care for his or her own physical health, and to manage his or her own financial affairs. When we think of guardianship, we often think about children who have no one and need people to serve as guardians but we really don’t think about the adults who, due to physical or mental incapacity, need someone to serve as their guardian. These people need someone to help make financial, medical, and personal decisions on their behalf. The Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act, considers an incapacitated adult as one who is unable receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions to such an extent that the individual lacks the ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety, or self-care, even with appropriate technological assistance (Demakis, 2013). To date all 50 states have passed some type of guardianship reform: however these reforms vary considerably from state to state (Kubik & Woods, 2005). According to Demakis (2013), First, a petition is made to the court, most often by a family member, in which...
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...the initially requested assignment? What section of the rule contains this information? Cindy must notify the supervisor requesting the conduct or assignment in writing that she has decided to invoke Safe Harbor. The content of this notification must meet the minimum requirements outlined in BON’s Quick Request Form that includes the nurse(s) name making the safe harbor request and his/her signature, the date and time of the request, the location of where the conduct or assignment is to be completed, the name of the person requesting the conduct or making the assignment; and, a brief explanation of why safe harbor is being requested. The section titled (Invoking Safe Harbor) of the rule that contains this information is 217.20 -2d in The Texas Board of Nursing- rules and regulations relating to nurse education, licensure and practice. 6. Assuming a safe assignment is worked out between Cindy and her Health Service Coordinator, what other critical actions must be completed prior to Cindy going home in the morning? Before going home in the morning, Cindy needs to submit a written Comprehensive Request of her request for safe harbor. This Comprehensive Request must be written in a detailed account and can be obtained from BON website. Incident-Based Peer Review - Case Scenario Building on the Safe Harbor case scenario, let’s change the decision that Cindy chose to make. Cindy decides that it is within her scope of practice to follow the father’s request to administer an experimental...
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...Question 7 Selected Answer #1 February 2012 7) 1. Under Texas consumer laws, Cedric has claims under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) against Brenda for laundry list violations (misrepresentations of material facts) and possibily of unconscionable acts. Cedric has claims against Albert under the Deceptive Trade Practice Act for a laundry list violation and unconscionable act. At issue is the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and warranty claims. The DTPA is to be liberally construed. The DTPA applies to consumers bringing claims in which the basis of the claim arises from a sale or transaction. A consumer is an entity who seeks or acquires to purchase or lease a good or service. Here, Cedric is a consumer. Cedric is acquired the...
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...The first thing an Aggie learns about at Texas A&M University are the traditions involved within this fine institution. One of those traditions is the ‘Aggie Honor Code’ which entitles “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do.” This straight edged message which represents an Aggies honor and respect is written on a plaque which is attached to a statue right outside of the Corps of Cadet headquarters. This statue was donated by Dr. John and Carol Heit, fellow Aggies from the class of ’43. The Aggie Code of Honor statue seizes the attention of every Aggie that walks by it and with the use of pathos, ethos, and logos this statue is able to connect with the emotions of every single Aggie and convey Texas A&M’s six core values. The statue with the help of pathos and the purge of emotions suggests that the Aggie Ring is only attainable if you follow the path of the...
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...Bradley Stonefield of Landslide Limousines. Because Mr. Stonefield is in the early stages of preparing to open Landslide Limousines, it is essential he is aware of the employment laws for Austin, Texas prior to hiring employees. I am aware he will have 25 employees within the first year of operation. This memo will address the applicable laws as well as the consequences for noncompliance with specific employment laws. I will discuss four of the more relevant employment laws that Mr. Stonefield should be concerned about. Texas Minimum Wage Act Companies must obey state and national minimum wage laws. Texas is no different. The current minimum wage for Texas is $7.25 per hour. It is a violation of the Texas Minimum Wage Act to pay an employee less than $7.25 per hour. In some jobs, employers can include tips, food, and housing as part of the minimum wage. According to Texas Workforce Commission (2013), “The Texas Minimum Wage Act establishes a minimum wage for non-exempt employees. It also requires covered employers to provide each employee with a written earnings statement containing certain information about the employee's pay, and designates the Texas Workforce Commission as the agency responsible for disseminating information about state minimum wage requirements. The Texas Minimum Wage Act contains provisions concerning agricultural piece rate workers, exempts a variety of organizations from its...
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...Texas vs Johnson Analysis The name of case we are analyzing is the case of Texas vs Johnson. This events that lead to Johnson being brought to court was that he participated in an demonstration against then President Reagan’s policies. Once the political protest reached Dallas City Hall ,Johnson was then was handed an American Flag which he then doused in kerosene and set it alight, luckily, no one was harmed during this flag burning but some bystanders were seriously offended by the flag burning.This case was brought upon Gregory Lee Johnson as he was charged with desecration of a venerated object which violated the Texas Penal Code. He was then convicted and sentenced to one year in prison and received a fine $2,000. The original plaintiff...
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...I left my home address and cell phone number for Officer Eaton to contact me and I never heard anything back from him until he showed up at my house with an arrest warrant for Impersonate public servant. This entire ordeal is a classic case of misunderstanding. I also feel that the charge is an insult to my intelligence. I don’t know of a person with common sense that would walk into a DPS office and leave their personal cell phone number, address and full name and then as their leaving turn and say oh by the way I’m a police officer and then just leaves without trying to solicit anything from that statement your honor. To me it just doesn’t make any sense. For people who don’t understand what the laws are for becoming a peace officer in Texas and the rules involved with TCOLE standards, I have had to explain to a lot of people, including friends and family and even strangers that just because you...
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...thru Three TSBPA Code of Professional Code Question 1 | | 10 / 10 points | Texas State Board of Public Accountancy regulates the practice of public accountancy in Texas. | | True | | | False | Question 2 | | 10 / 10 points | Membership in the AICPA is voluntary, but by accepting membership, a CPA assumes an obligation of self-discipline and agrees to adhere to the Code. | | True | | | False | Question 3 | | 10 / 10 points | The AICPA Rules of Conduct apply to all professional services performed. | | True | | | False | View Feedback | Question 4 | | 10 / 10 points | The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct provides practical guidance to only members in public practice. | | True | | | False | View Feedback | Question 5 | | 10 / 10 points | The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct defines the term member as members in business, members in public practice and members in government. | | True | | | False | View Feedback | Question 6 | | 10 / 10 points | In considering general ethics, the primary goal is to arrive at a set of acceptable methods for making ethical decisions. | | True | | | False | Question 7 | | 0 / 10 points | The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct is a collection of codified statements issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants that outline the maximum ethical standards that must be followed by CPAs. | | True | | | False | Hide Feedback | | | The AICPA Code of Profession Conduct...
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...|Introduction |Under the provisions of the Information Resources Management Act, information resources are strategic | | |assets of the State of Texas that must be managed as valuable state resources. Thus this policy is | | |established to achieve the following: | | |To ensure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and mandates regarding the management of | | |information resources. | | |To establish prudent and acceptable practices regarding the use of email. | | |To educate individuals using email with respect to their responsibilities associated with such use. | |Purpose |The purpose of the [AGENCY] Email Policy is to establish the rules for the use of [AGENCY] email for the| | |sending, receiving, or storing of electronic mail. | |Audience |The [AGENCY] Email Policy applies equally to all individuals granted access privileges to any [AGENCY] | | |information resource with the...
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