_legal_and_regulatory_environment_of_business RUBRIC
Discrimination and Employment Laws
Assignment Instructions:
Read the “Sidebar 20.6” in Ch. 20 of the text.
Write paper of 700- to 1,050-words in which you analyze the sexual harassment issues presented in scenario.
- Analyze each of the elements of this case: the applicable defenses and the basis for the court’s ruling.
- Analyze the possible liability in this case if the sexual harasser(s) were an independent contractor versus an employee.
Cite to at least three peer-reviewed sources.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Additional Requirements:
- Complete the assignment using your own words with correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in APA format. No plagiarism.
- If you are not using your own words or if you are quoting any information or definitions, make sure to cite the information by using proper APA format citations and don’t forget to include the source of the information as a reference on the references page by using proper APA format.
- Read and use the attached PDF, Word, and/or Power Point document(s) that are attached to this question in order to understand the necessary information in order for you to be able to complete the assignment accurately and completely.
- Read and use any other files that are attached to this question in order for you to be able to complete the assignment accurately and completely, if applicable. Do not forget to include any other attachments as references and to use citations from them, if applicable.
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Discrimination and Employment Laws Paper Guide
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Discrimination and Employment Laws Paper
Grading Guide
ETH/321 Version 4
Ethical and Legal Topics in Business
Individual Assignment: Discrimination and Employment Laws
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this Individual assignment is to require the students to apply the concepts of tort liability to an actual business scenario involving allegations of a hostile work environment. Students must begin their analysis with an application of the elements of this cause of action and then move to the available defenses to the employee and employer while analyzing the potential civil liability of each potential party-defendant.
Resources Required
“You Be The Judge: Sexual Harassment” video
Grading Guide
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The paper includes an analysis of the elements of the cause of action. This includes applicable defenses and the basis for the judge’s ruling. |
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The paper includes an analysis of the different potential liabilities in this case if the sexual harasser was an independent contractor rather than an employee. |
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The paper includes at least 3 peer-reviewed sources. |
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The paper is no more than 700-1,050 words in length. |
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Presentation Guidelines |
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The presentation is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, font sizes, and white space. |
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Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference slide. |
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The presentation includes an introduction and conclusion that preview and review major points. |
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Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. |
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Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation. |
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3 |
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Assignment Total |
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10 |
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Additional comments: |