LEGAL CASE STUDY:
The law is an integral part of Human Resource. Employees and employers have rights and
sometimes those rights conflict or one thinks they deserve more than the other, or just feel they
have been wronged. At the same time, lawsuits can be very expensive for both sides. The time it
takes to go to court may not be as swift as desired, plus there are attorney fees which can add up
to millions of dollars.
Your assignment is to search the internet for two cases related to ONE human resource issue. It
could be discrimination (including reverse), wrongful termination, benefit denial, sexual
harassment, a wage issue, a safety issue, a BFOQ, or any other human resource related legal
case. To fulfill the requirements of this assignment you will:
WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS:
1. Locate at least two cases about ONE legal issue and use the cases to support your work in the
text and on an APA formatted reference page.
2. Your paper should:
a. Discuss each case. What did the employee do? What did the employer do?
b. State if you agree with the verdict or disagree with the verdict and explain your
reasoning.
c. Describe what human resources should/could have done to avoid the legal issue.
d. Describe what the employee should/could have done to avoid the legal issue.
e. Describe and explain what law covers the legal issue (refer to the textbook for the
different laws).
f. Analyze how the court’s verdict may or may not affect how you as a human resource
manager do your job.
FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS: Follow the Case Study Rubric carefully! Your paper
should be 2 to 3 pages in length, double-spaced, using Times New Roman or Arial size 12 font
with 1” margins all around. Include a cover page and an APA formatted reference page. Submit
your paper using the Safe Assign link.
This paper is worth 30 points.
