Discussion 1:
Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research laws within your state (please use the state of Texas)
that would directly affect compensation practices. Answer the below questions from this research.
1. From the e-Activity, determine how the law you researched influences compensation strategies
for all companies directly affected by the law in your state. Provide specific examples to support
your response.
2. Some people say that unions make it more difficult for companies to attain competitive
advantage. Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement. Discussion 2:
Discretionary Employee Benefits" Please respond to the following:
1. Analyze the various codes and acts regarding discretionary employee benefits discussed in
Chapter 2 and determine which code or law has had the greatest impact on the largest number
of organizations. Explain your rationale.
2. Building on the same analysis, determine the most likely issue regarding discretionary employee
benefits and a likely law that would address the issue. Provide specific examples to support your
response.
