Discuss if any of the Virginia exemptions for employee classification apply in this scenario or not?

Schultz v. Capital International Security, Inc.460 F.3d 595 (4th Cir. 2006)Facts: The plaintiff-agents provided security services for Schultz and his family at his Virginia residence in twelve-hour shifts. The agents were paid a daily rate for each shift; they received no extra pay for overtime. The agents had a command post at the residence, from which they observed security camera monitors, answered the telephone, and kept a daily log of all arrivals and departures. They also made hourly walks of the property, ensured that members of his family were safe when departing and arriving, sorted mail, and performed various tasks upon request of his family. In addition to their security duties, the agents were responsible for having the household’s vehicles washed and fueled, making wake-up calls, moving furniture, and doing research on the Internet.Schultz’s long-time driver and travel agent, Sammy Hebri, formed a company called Capital International Security, Inc. (CIS). Hebri started CIS for the purpose of becoming Schultz’s security contractor.Hebri sent a memo (dated July 24, 2002) to the agents directing them to obtain their own private security business licenses from the VDCJS and individual liability insurance so they could be classified as independent contractors.Issue: The issue is whether the bodyguards were considered to be employees or independent contractors for the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act.Action: You must respond to all questions below in the order provided. You must use at least three sources from the class materials and do independent research. Do not combine the discussion questions and please use the outline below for your paper. Use of the outline will help you organize your research and comments and ensure you do not miss any questions that must be addressed. Your responses to each question must be in narrative format not bullets. You must use the underlined headings below as separate headings in your paper. 1) Summary. [Discuss para a. and b. separately. Do not combine the two paragraphs together.] a. Summarize the relevant facts of the brief case above. What is your opinion on the outcome of this case from the brief facts above? b. THEN, go to: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-4th-circuit/1053551.html: What was the actual outcome? Why? Be specific.2) Classification Test. In the above case, what kind of classification test could have been used and what would be the result? (https://www.workerclassification.com/classification-tests)3) a. Under Virginia state law would the result be the same, why or why not? Be specific. b. Discuss if any of the Virginia exemptions for employee classification apply in this scenario or not? Be specific.4) a. Under Virginia law, are independent contractor’s eligible for worker’s compensation? Why or why not? Be specific. b. What are the consequences for a Virginia employer misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor? Be specific. c. What specific benefits would an employer gain by such misclassification? 5) Three Preventive Steps. Identify and discuss three steps that could have prevented the type of situation discussed in the scenario from happening again. The steps should be feasible, clear and legal.Reference Materialsttps://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsahttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-4th-circuit/1053551.htmlhttps://www.workerclassification.com/classification-tests

Describe who is likely to be impacted and why?Identify who should be involved in any resolution.

Social Media in the WorkplaceOverview: There are times when HR professionals are faced with workplace situations where the laws and policies are evolving and yet ethical considerations need to be addressed. Below is an emerging workplace situation where there is no absolute right or wrong answer, but the situation needs to be analyzed from various points of view.Description of the situation: An employee posted derogatory remarks about the organization and about another worker on Facebook. The organization’s policies does not address free expression just “offensive” and “harmful” speech. The supervisor is concerned that the posting was dehumanizing, humiliating and could incite hatred again persons or groups because of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. The supervisor comes to the HR manager to ask for guidance on how to address the employee. Action: Respond to all questions below. Utilize resources from the class and make sure to have at least three sources as part of your final paper. This paper will also require independent research outside of class resources. Answer each of the questions in narrative form (not bullet points). Use the outline below as a way to organize your response and comments. NOTE: You must use the underlined headings below in your paper in same order as below. Failure to do so will result in -1pt deduction. 1. Applying the SHRM Code of Ethics: Describe what aspects of the SHRM Code of Ethics would apply and why in this situation from the perspective role of an HR professional? https://www.shrm.org/about-shrm/Pages/code-of-ethics.aspx 2. Legal and Ethical Considerations: What are the various considerations that need to be discussed regarding facts, affected parties, and who should be involved? Discuss each para a. b. and c. below in separate paragraphs. -.5pt if you do not. Identify and summarize the relevant facts. Describe key facts along with any policies, procedures, guidelines, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and handbooks/internal publications. Be specific.Identify affected parties. Describe who is likely to be impacted and why?Identify who should be involved in any resolution. Identify who, as well as when and why they should be involved. Be specific.Possible Courses of Action: What might be some possible courses of action as it relates to the following: Discuss each para a. b. c. d. and e. below in separate paragraphs. -.5pt if you do not. a. What are potential legal remedies that can be taken? Be specific. b, What policies or procedures need to be reviewed, revised, or created? Be specific. c. What role should the HR professional play in this situation? Be specific. d. What kind of employee training might be needed in the future to address this concern? Be specific. e. What advice would you as the HR professional provide to the supervisor? Be specific.

What were the actions of the supervisor and coworkers that could be considered as racial harassment?

Religious Discrimination and Racial Harassment:What Ever Happened to MarShawn DeMur?Instructions: Please open the attachment and read the SHRM case study. Respond to the five (5) questions identified below (not those in the attached case study but the ones designed for our HRMN 408 class outlined in these instructions). Be specific in your responses and each response should include at least two classroom resources. Do not combine the discussion questions as the use of the outline will help you organize your research and comments and ensure you do not miss any questions that must be addressed. Your responses to each question must be in narrative format not bullets. Action:Please open the attachment and read the case study. Respond to the 5 questions below. You should include at least two classroom resources for each response.You must answer the questions below and NOT the ones in the pdf case study which is attached below.Do not combine the discussion questions and please use the outline below for your paper. Use of the outline will help you organize your research and comments and ensure you do not miss any questions that must be addressed. Your responses to each question must be in narrative format not bullets. Must use the underlined headings below as separate headings in you paper. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a penalty of -1pt.1. Relevant Facts and Specific Law. Maalick was not promoted. Does Maalick have a prima facie religious discrimination case? To support your conclusion, you must discuss in detail the specific criteria for a prime facie religious discrimination case and then the specific facts from the scenario that support each specific criteria, to support whether or not Maalick has a viable religious discrimination case or not. Be specific. 2. Religious Accommodation. Are there any facts to support the contention that Maalick was not given accommodations due to his religious beliefs? Be specific.3. Discuss para a. and b. separately. a. HR Director’s Actions. Characterize the actions of the HR director in response to the overall situation between Maalick, the supervisor and coworkers. Be specific. b. Prevention and Proactive Actions by HR Director. [Discuss sub para 1 and 2 below separately] 1.What could the HR Director have done to prevent this situation and 2. What more could she do to ensure that this type of situation would not occur in the future? Be specific.4. Acts of Religious and Racial Harassment [Discuss para a. and b. below separately]. a. What were the actions of the supervisor and coworkers that could be considered as religious harassment? Be specific and also provide the specific statutory language to back up religious harassment. b. What were the actions of the supervisor and coworkers that could be considered as racial harassment? Was Clive Jenkin’s behavior in direct violation of Treton’s EEO and discrimination policies? Why or why not? Be specific.

Conduct an Internet search to identify two companies that provide training design consulting services. Identify the design process for each.

Conduct an Internet search to identify two companies that provide training design consulting services. Identify the design process for each. Compare and contrast each in terms of their approach. Some Interesting SitesConditions of Learning (R. Gagné)http://tip.psychology.org/gagne.htmlZenon Environmental, Inc. (small business with efficient HR management)www.zenonenv.com

What sorts of values and considerations would the Christian worldview focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and understanding of a diversity of faith expressions; for the purpose of this course, the focus will be on the Christian worldview.Based on “Case Study: End of Life Decisions,” the Christian worldview, and the worldview questions presented in the required topic study materials you will complete an ethical analysis of George’s situation and his decision from the perspective of the Christian worldview.Provide a 1,500-2,000-word ethical analysis while answering the following questions:1. How would George interpret his suffering in light of the Christian narrative, with an emphasis on the fallenness of the world?2. How would George interpret his suffering in light of the Christian narrative, with an emphasis on the hope of resurrection?3. As George contemplates life with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), how would the Christian worldview inform his view about the value of his life as a person?4. What sorts of values and considerations would the Christian worldview focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?5. Given the above, what options would be morally justified in the Christian worldview for George and why?6. Based on your worldview, what decision would you make if you were in George’s situation?

Describe each step in detail, discuss the issues and deliverables that exist at each step and describe what technologies need to be in place at each step to enable help desk analysts.

The below are common steps when solving IT help desk issues.Describe each step in detail, discuss the issues and deliverables that exist at each step and describe what technologies need to be in place at each step to enable help desk analysts.- Identifying the problem- Determining the cause of the problem- Generating options- Evaluating and prioritizing options- Determining a course of action

What leadership model or theory best describes how you influence others?

A. What leadership model, style, or theory best describes you as a leader? Why? Give examples using the terms and concepts in your textbook.1) Skills Approach2) Situational Approach3) Behavioral Approach4) Trait Approach5) Path-Goal ApproachB. What are your most distinguishing leadership traits? What traits do you strive to learn to develop?C. As a follower, what leadership approach do you prefer from your leader?D. What leadership model or theory best describes how you influence others? Give examples.E. Based on your self-assessments, your current leadership and motivational skills, and the knowledge you have gained from the course materials, what goals will you set and what plan of action will you implement to improve your (1) leadership and (2) motivation? Include the type of leadership theory or model you intend to implement to achieve your goals.F. Explain the steps you need to take to complete each of these self-improvement goals?