Discussion Forum #5 - Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline

Students,

This discussion forum pertains to Chapter 14:  Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline.

All employees have rights that are based on laws, company employment policies, and traditions Employees also have rights that support their authority and what they can expect from their employees.  Consider the situation below.

Read the article in the Time Record News titled, County Terminates Human Resources Director Following Inquest: LinkLinks to an external site.

Answer the following questions:

1. Write a brief summary of the article (2-3 paragraphs).
2. Cite in the textbook, examples of how this situation applies to Chapter 14:  Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline.
3. As a leader in the human resources department, write how you would have addressed the issue with Amanda Brumley and whether you would have handled the issue differently.
4. Comment on at least two student posts. 

Response to questions is due on Wednesday, November 29 at 11:59 PM with comments to student posts due on Sunday, December 3 at 11:59 PM

5. Follow the guidelines provided in the rubric located in the syllabus.