For your first case assignment, you will be examining a
relatively new discrimination topic in HRM. The topic is “family
responsibilities discrimination.” Please read the chicagotribune.com
article, “Win in parental discrimination cases raises issues for
employers” at
http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1953105451&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=29440&RQT=309&VName=PQD
Also conduct an Internet search of government websites and a
library search on the topic.
For your case assignment, after reading the above article
and other information you have found, discuss the following:
What is the Lockwood case and why is it important?
Discuss how existing federal laws prohibiting job
discrimination based on gender, pregnancy or disability can protect caregivers
as well. Be specific.
Courts are increasingly becoming more family-friendly in
their court case decisions. Please discuss.
What types of employer actions are needed to ensure that
family responsibilities discrimination doesn’t take place? Please give specific
employer examples.
Assignment Expectations:
Your paper should demonstrate critical thinking and analysis
of the relevant issues and HRM actions, drawing upon all of the required
background readings and any relevant sources from your prior courses and your
own library and Internet research.
Prepare a paper that is professionally presented (including
a cover page, a “List of References,” and a strong introduction and
conclusion). Proofread your paper carefully for grammar, spelling and
word-usage errors.
Address all aspects of the assignment as stated above.
Provide private-sector employer examples of HRM programs,
systems, processes and/or procedures as you address the above assignment
requirements. Provide the names of the employers. Note–do not use your SLP
organization as an employer example in your case paper.
Limit your Internet searching and focus instead on library
searches and be sure to bring in information from the background readings.
Give authors credit for their work. Cite sources of borrowed
information in the body of your text as footnotes, numbered end notes or APA
style of referencing.
