Assignment:
Differentiate Legal Principles that Apply in a Business Situation
We have moved forward with our discussions as to conflicting loyalty for employees and as to both privacy and diversity in the workplace. However, for this second assignment, the focus is on the laws which protect workers. In conducting your research as to legal concepts or statutes you may draw upon the topics address.
Amazon will be opening new offices in your city. You will be in charge of their Human Resources Department and have been charged with the creation of policies to address the diverse nature of the employees and safety in the workplace. Among the anticipated employees for the company in this new location will be workers who are over 50 years of age, employees with physical disabilities, pregnant women, and those of different racial and ethnicities.
Select and define three legal concepts or statutes which might be used as you develop these new employee policies for Amazon.
Prepare a one-page analysis as to each legal concept or statute.
Use and cite one additional authoritative source for each legal concept or statute other than the text materials.
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful memo must also meet the following criteria:
• Length should be 3 pages, excluding your title and references page
• Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
• Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
• Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
• Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your paper using APA format.
• Your work should display superior content, organization, style, citation, and mechanics in accordance with APA.
Directions
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
• Include a cover page and references page in 10 to 12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable)
• Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained
• Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
• Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful
• Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
• Appropriate citation style should be followed
You should also make sure to:
• Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date
• Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English
• Use examples to support your discussion
• Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.