The Value of Fair Treatment in the Workplace

You have been hired as a management consultant by a large company to examine the company’s business
decisions regarding employee protections. The applicable laws are federal anti-discrimination laws, federal
health and safety laws, and employer firing practices related to the employment-at-will (EAW) doctrine.
In response to the three questions below, write a 4–6 page paper in which you do the following:
Analyze, identify, and explain recent legislation, within the last 10 years, that helps to protect employees
from discrimination in the workplace. Provide at least two federal legislative protections. Provide some
insight when the federal legislation conflicts with the state.
Explain the EAW doctrine and all exceptions to the doctrine. Look at the scenarios below and determine
whether the decision to fire the employee is a smart one. Identify why or why not, and determine all the
possible exceptions per the EAW doctrine that are, might be, or could be applicable if the employee sues for
wrongful termination.
Brenda, a manager, started a blog on the company website for employee grievances. She noticed that a
worker was protesting that no Asian American employees had gotten a raise in two years at the company.
The worker also criticized how much the CEO made and how the CEO was “out of touch.” Brenda
reprimanded the worker. The next day, the worker talked to fellow co-workers about forming a union.
Brenda subsequently fired the worker.
Jason, a department supervisor, requests approval to fire his secretary, Alice. Alice, a devout Christian, has
been putting Right-to-Life flyers in the employee breakroom. Alice is also taking time out to pray each day
during the busiest time of the morning.
Brian, the head of the accounting department, refused to sign Lori’s leave request for jury duty. Lori is a tax
attorney in his department. Brian wants to fire Lori for being absent without permission during their busiest
time—tax season.
Peter has worked for the company for one year. He has a rare form of liver disease and works with
chemicals that make his condition worse. Peter does not want to stop working, but his boss is not happy
with his performance and wants to let him go.
Determine the federal law regarding undocumented workers and whether they are eligible for state workers’
compensation in the United States. Advocate for or against this practice and substantiate your response
with research to support your position.