for lying about his application raises the question whether an employee should disclose a disability to a potential employer and risk being denied the job opportunity. Further, the case raises the question whether the employer had a right to dismiss the employee after finding out that he suffered from non-epileptic seizures. The facts for the case were; indefinite dismissal for failure to disclose a disability. Able, while applying for the job, stated that he was not disabled and thus required reasonable
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unfavorably because of their race, skin color, gender, disability, religion, or age. There are four discrimination types that can be identified, they are disparate treatment, disparate impact, pattern or practice, and retaliation. Disparate treatment discrimination exists when individuals in similar situations are treated differently and when the differential treatment is based on the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability status (Giffin, 2008). An employee with the same
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specific laws, and how they are applicable to the business line, and any consequences of noncompliance to said laws. They are: Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination in Employment 1967, Texas Payday Law and Austin’s Vehicle-for-hire Law. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 directs that all employers must verify every single employee is eligible to work in the United Stated. This law was designed to control the rash of undocumented
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regulatory requirements such as the Americans for Disability Act of 1990 (ADA). All of these laws, acts, divisions, regulations, and requirements are what led to litigation between employees, clients served, and the organization. These types of litigations bring to mind whether or not common sense and compassion in the workplace has been reduced by this type of litigation. Effects of Legal, Safety, and Regulatory Requirements on HR Processes Laws, acts, and regulations have been placed for
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known as The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and The Occupational Safety and Health Act. The most important law established in Texas is known as The Texas Minimum Wage Act in 1993. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was passed by Congress in 1990 (ADA), is the nation's first complete civil rights law that delivers the needs of people with disabilities; prohibits
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In situation A the employee has been on leave for eleven weeks because of a spousal pregnancy. This condition is covered under the family medical leave act. Because our company has more than fifty employees, this particular employee is entitled to coverage under the FMLA as long as the employee has been employed for the past twelve months and worked at least 1250 hours. The employee was granted the leave by their immediate supervisor as directed by the FMLA. Upon his return the employee requested
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LIT1 - Task 2 - 310.1.5-02,_11,_13_0912 Family Medical Leave act of 1993 The Family Medical Leave act of 1993 (FMLA) ensures that personnel of companies with 50 or more employees, who work within a 75 mile radius of those in need of the leave, are able to take time off in order to balance their personal obligations with their employment commitment. An employee will qualify for family leave if • they need time off for a serious health condition • or a close family member requires care because
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How to Recruit Applicants for Key Roles at a New Office Rhonda L. Grossley MGMT315 – 1402B – 04 Professor Barbara Chappell 05/31/2014 Abstract This paper will talk about the legal statues of selecting and hiring of employees. I will also discuss the type of position that is filled in the new office. I will talk about the experiences, education level, and qualifications for the position. It will also discuss the interviews and the abilities of testing, and the weaknesses and strengths. It
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education play a major role in the evolvement in current and future education. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was passed by Congress in 1975. The 1990 amendments renamed the law and changed it to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act which was mainly referred to as IDEA. Special educators are very important because they teach students have disabilities, such as language, sensory, learning, physical, and/or emotional abilities that cause them to be deviated from those of
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expected to be. Litigation does replace common sense and compassion in the working world today. This is why regulations have been put in place by the U.S. Department of Labor, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Regulations have been put in place to protect both employees and employers from being fired or mistreated for discriminative reasons or from lawsuits. Laws regarding the proper treatment of employees must be legally enforced and without
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