USE THESE AS SUBHEADERS!
What is employment “at will” and under what circumstances is an employer restricted from terminating an at-will employee without cause?
What disability-related information does the law prohibit an employer from asking an applicant for employment, and what actions must an employer take when hiring an employee with disabilities? Are there limits to what an employer must provide?
Describe the process by which an employer may drug test employees without violating employees’ privacy rights.
Essay Assignment: Examine employment law and its impact on managing talent
Objective: Explain how employment law provides rights to employees and employers, and the steps employers must take to comply with employment law.
Introduction
This essay will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of various areas of employment law. You will describe “at-will” employment, explain limitations on employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and describe the limitations and delimitations of the use of drug testing by employers. By being able to explain these areas of employment law, you will internalize your knowledge and be a more effective manager.
Deliverable
The essay for this lesson is required to be a minimum of 750 words that clearly demonstrates your understanding of the activity. Essays should have a clear introduction, thesis statement and conclusion, written in APA format (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/). A minimum of three sources, at least two from the lesson, must be cited in-text and in the Reference list.
Activity Details
Step 1: Read the following questions, and use what you have learned about this lesson’s objective to summarize your responses. It is highly recommended that you use these questions/prompts as level 1 subheadings in your essay.
What is employment “at will” and under what circumstances is an employer restricted from terminating an at-will employee without cause?
What disability-related information does the law prohibit an employer from asking an applicant for employment, and what actions must an employer take when hiring an employee with disabilities? Are there limits to what an employer must provide?
Describe the process by which an employer may drug test employees without violating employees’ privacy rights.
Step 2: Write a paper. Please review the essay rubric prior to proceeding.
Use these writing guidelines:
· Include a cover page and references in addition to your required page count.
· Use correct APA format.
· Double-space text.
· Use size 12 Times New Roman.
· Use section headings to organize.
· Indent paragraphs.
· Include in-text citations.
Sample Solution
