Apply U.S. Federal pay regulations to a current event/news story.
For this assignment, you must pick a compensation–related, real–world current event/news story that 1) has occurred within the last 3 years and 2) relates to one of the federal laws in Ch. 17. It is important to note that the current event and the applicable law must relate directly to compensation.
For example, if your current event relates to a discrimination lawsuit under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it must be related to discrimination in compensation/pay/etc. and not in other areas of HR (hiring, firing, training, etc.). Do some research on this current event by finding at least two (2) supporting articles/news stories that discuss this event. You must use reputable news sources/professional associations/valid sources.
Do not use Wikipedia, blogs, or other “personal viewpoint” sources. Include links to your sources at the end of your document (formal citations are not needed).
Write in complete sentences and include all of the information specified below. Make sure to thoroughly describe/explain each required section. There are no length requirements expect at least 1–2 paragraphs for each section.
Overview/summary of the current event
Does the student adequately cover the content of the event?
Is it clear that the student has read the articles/news stories and understand their contents?
Does the student reference specific examples that are included within the sources?
Connection to class topic(s)
Does the student clearly state which laws are related to the current event and summarize the relevant law?
Does the student connect the content of the article to topics that have been covered in class/the textbook? (The more connections, the better!)
Implications for managers
Does the student describe why this current event is important for managers? What do managers need to know about this article and how can this article help people be better managers?
Personal Insights
Does the student indicate what they have learned from the current event?
Does the student provide personal reflection on the topic/relate it to their own experiences/etc.?
Documentation of multiple sources
Does the student provide links/copies of at least two separate sources (news stories, articles, etc.) related to the current event?
Style/Grammar
Does the document flow seamlessly and logically?
Are there grammatical/spelling errors throughout?
