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Employment Law In the Automotive Dealership

Title: Employment Law In the Automotive Dealership

Essay , 2008 , 10 Pages , Grade: 98.00

Autor:in: James Tallant (Author)

Business economics - Law
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Employment Law in the Automotive Dealership
Employment law involves many factors, acts, regulations, and laws. Many federal, state, and local laws and regulations have been enacted to protect U.S. workers. This employment law paper will analyze a firsthand experienced employment situation and describe the legal actions taken to handle or resolve the situation. The employment situation that will be discussed involves an older dealership parts department employee who becomes ill and must miss many days and weeks off from work. Later after returning to work, the employee is terminated.
This paper in evaluating this scenario will describe the history and evolution of federal laws pertaining to the employment situation, describe how effective these federal laws were in resolving or not resolving the issue, and what company obligated functions or acts were used to comply with federal employment acts. In addition, a comparison of how the situation may have differed or been resolved differently if the employee were an agent of the company, contract laborer, a union member, or a party to a collective bargaining agreement.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • History and Evolution of Federal Laws Pertaining to the Employment Situation
    • Family and Medical Leave Act
    • Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • Effectiveness of Federal Laws in Resolving the Employment Situation

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper analyzes a real-life employment situation involving an older dealership parts department employee who becomes ill and is subsequently terminated after returning to work. The main objective is to examine the legal actions taken in this scenario and analyze the effectiveness of relevant federal laws in resolving the issue.
  • The application of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in handling employee illness and leave
  • The role of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) in safeguarding against age-related discrimination
  • The challenges faced by employers in balancing employee health and workplace productivity
  • The importance of clear communication and documentation in employment situations involving medical leave and potential disability
  • The potential impact of workplace environment on employee health and the need for reasonable accommodations

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

This paper focuses on the legal aspects of a real-life employment scenario involving an older dealership employee who becomes ill and is eventually terminated. It explores the application of federal laws like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) in handling this complex situation. The paper details the employee's illness, his attempts to return to work, and the challenges faced by the dealership in managing his situation. It outlines the steps taken by the dealership in accordance with the FMLA, including providing leave and offering a comparable job upon his return. The paper also discusses the dealership's efforts to address potential health concerns related to the workplace environment and the employee's condition. Finally, the paper explores the effectiveness of federal employment laws in resolving the employment situation. It highlights the importance of clear communication, proper documentation, and a focus on employee health and safety in navigating such complex legal issues.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper examines the legal considerations of a real-life employment scenario involving an older employee's illness, leave of absence, and subsequent termination. Key areas of focus include the application of federal employment laws, specifically the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), along with the challenges of balancing employee health, workplace productivity, and legal compliance. The paper also highlights the importance of clear communication, documentation, and potential workplace environment factors in managing these situations.
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Title
Employment Law In the Automotive Dealership
College
University of Phoenix
Course
BIS 415 Business Law
Grade
98.00
Author
James Tallant (Author)
Publication Year
2008
Pages
10
Catalog Number
V167357
ISBN (eBook)
9783640841059
ISBN (Book)
9783640840540
Language
English
Tags
employment automotive dealership
Product Safety
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James Tallant (Author), 2008, Employment Law In the Automotive Dealership , Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/167357
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