Assignment for MGT411
Final Research Paper
Due: Midnight Wednesday of Unit 8.
You will choose an employment related law from the list provided below and report your choice
in Unit 2. Take note: one (1) law is limited to each student with no duplicates.
1. FMLA
6. WARN ACT
11. Union
Avoidance
16. HIPAA
21. GINA
2. ADA
7. Exempt vs.
non-exempt
status
12. Immigration
and I9
17. USERRA
22. CT Privacy
ACT
Employment Laws
3. ADEA
8. Independent
contractor vs.
employee status
13. OSHA
18. FMLA
23. Affirmative
Action
4. OWBA
9. Comp. Time
vs. overtime
5. ERISA
10. Termination
requirements
14. COBRA
15. H1B Work
Authorizations
20. RIGHT TO
KNOW”
25. Equal Pay
Act
19.
Unemployment
24. Lilly
Ledbetter
The paper should address the following:
1. Summary of chosen law.
2. Research then compare, if appropriate, any statutes at both Federal and State levels.
3. Impact of this law on the workplace.
The requirements for your paper are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
APA Format including title and reference pages
Length excluding title and reference pages: 5-7 pages
Times New Roman font, 12 pt with 1.5 spacing
Use APA style to properly cite all sources
Refer to the next page for the grading rubric.
Final Research Paper Grading Rubric
CRITERIA
Summary
of the
chosen law
Research at
Federal and
State Levels
Impact on
the
Workplace
Clear and
professional
writing and
format
Deficient
0 – 14 Points
Does not provide an
adequate summary or
is missing.
Proficient
15 – 21 Points
Summary is
presented, though
may not be clear or
complete.
Exemplary
22 – 25 Points
Summary is clearly
presented and
addresses all key
aspects of the law.
0 – 14 Points
Research is missing
or done but results
are inadequate in
detail or clarity.
15 – 21 Points
Research conducted
and reported in
sufficient detail
including, if
applicable, a
comparison that
addresses most
elements of
similarity and
different or lacking
sufficient detail.
15 – 21 Points
Most relevant
workplace situations
addressed or lacking
sufficient detail.
22 – 25 Points
Research conducted
and reported in full
detail including, if
applicable, a
comparison that
addresses all pertinent
elements of similarity
and difference in clear
and complete detail.
15 – 21 Points
Few errors that do
not impede
professional
presentation.
22 – 25 Points
Writing and format is
clear, professional,
APA compliant, and
error free.
0 – 14 Points
Impact is missing or
inadequately
addressed.
0 – 14 Points
Errors impede
professional
presentation;
guidelines not
followed.
22 – 25 Points
All relevant workplace
situations addressed in
clear and complete
detail.
