Ageism, employment, and older adults Research Question What are the effects of ageism at work for older adults? Introduction All over the industrialized nations, the general population and the workforce are aging at a faster rate. With this comes increased rates of discrimination of older employees have become a significant focus for policymakers, trade unions, and politicians. Even though there have been efforts to prevent behaviors of discrimination through employment policies and laws across Europe, Central, and North America, it is still prevalent in companies and organizations. Ageism in the workplace has both negative consequences for the older workers themselves as well as the performance and productivity of the companies (Naegele et al. 2018). It impacts the careers of older employees by limiting job opportunities, performance evaluation, and promotions. The main aim of mitigating these consequences and improving company performance is to eliminate any occurrence of ageism. In doing this, it’s essential to investigate and identify the factors that mitigate or allow ageism to thrive in the workplace. That is because its impacts are not only limited to older workers…

Describe 3 ways in which employment and labor laws limit an employer’s decision to discipline or discharge its employees The National Labor Relations Act requires that if an employer has grievances against an employee, the alleged violation must be forwarded to the office of general counsel to investigate the allegations. The office of general counsel is an independent state office which ensures the matter is handled impartially and both sides are given a fair hearing. This protects the employee against arbitrary and unfair employer action. If the allegations are unsubstantiated, the matter is referred to an internal appeal panel to resolve. It the allegations are substantiated then a complaint is issued, and the office of general counsel files the case with the Administrative law court. The office of the general counsel persecutes in the court proceedings, and the judge makes a ruling on the matter. The employee can appeal the decision of the Administrative law court at the Circuit court. The Circuit court will hear the matter and make a ruling. If the employee is not satisfied with the court…

Employment interest Overview of the organization or corporation I want to work for Microsoft Corporation. The company is located in Redmond, Washington, in the United States. The company deals in the software industry. The corporation’s mission is “to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more” (Harris & Ashley 119). Microsoft is a multinational company since its operations are done in more than 200 countries, but its management is based in their country of origin, Unites States of America Partial analysis Microsoft Corporation Microsoft organization is subjected to various political factors. One of the worst political threats facing Microsoft is the risk of invasion by the military. The company is well-developed, and thus, the military may interfere with it due to the security crisis in the world. Secondly, intellectual property protection also affects the operations of Microsoft politically.  Legal and regulatory factors affecting Microsoft include copyright, patent, or intellectual law. Such exposes the company to such problems as copyrights infringement or copying from other upcoming companies dealing with software technology. Data protection is also affecting Microsoft…

Implications of employment -at -will on Companies operating in the United States. Some companies based in the United States and linked to employers’ and employees’ unions under the private sector. The employees’ union has the obligation of collective bargaining for the employees’ rights. The NLRB agency, which was created by the federal government in 1935, advocates for employees’ rights to collectively bargain with their employer. When an employer, for instance, fires an employee for no reason, they can engage in collective bargaining to reinstate the employee under the private sector. (ii) Implications of employment -at -will on Companies operating abroad. Companies that run their operations abroad do not do employment at will; therefore, firing an employee for no reason does not apply. Employees are covered by the union’s collective bargaining in the country where the company is hosted. Firing an employee with no particular cause amounts to mistreatment and can be reverted through amicably solving with the employer. With collective bargaining, resolving conflict at work is provided. Employment at will causes numerous job losses on matters that could otherwise be…

INCREASED MINIMUM WAGES VS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE It’s like a decade down the line when nobody would think that customer service in the restaurant would be automated so that one would order food online without having to speak to the waiters. But now the reality is dawning on many employers like chevys Fresh Mex, California Pizza kitchen and chilli’s who have automated their services making their customers to order their food online. (Tritch,2014) Though all these changes are the result of improvement in technology the motivation behind it is the state increase of minimum wages for employees making employees to rely on technology for cost minimization because the minimum is aimed to increase from $7.25 to $10.10. (Medina,2015) Bill Gates, Microsoft co founder when interviewed  and asked whether he is supporting increase in minimum wage, he was for it in that this will create more market for restaurant automation machines. Though Bill Gates was right it is clear that automation of restaurant services began long ago in 1970s with coffee carafes and self serving soda machines. It is therefore evident that…

impact of employment law when starting employment relationship AC 1.1 Describe the internal and external factors that impact on the employment relationship. Internal Factors – 150 words Working conditions: These are inclusive of various factors such as proper light and ventilation, good water supply, space, and overall infrastructure. If these are proper, then it puts a positive impact on the employee working, which makes them more productive. But any discrepancy in the same may decrease the overall productivity of employees whose result can be reduced in employee relations. company policies and procedures: These include information about job role concerning its title as well as primary duties & responsibilities. If they are in tune with the employee skill set, then he or she will work in a motivated manner. In the same way, if the company has allotted fixed working hours for the employee per week, then this will give them a chance to maintain a good work-life balance. All these will improve the relationship that exists between employee and employer.   External Factors: – 150 words International legislation –To maintain…

Contract employment Contract employment is a situation where you are offered a job for a particular time duration without any extension. At-will employment is a type of job where an employee works without an employment contract. At-will employment has its advantages and disadvantages to both the employee and the employer. Here are its advantages and disadvantages for the employees. One of the benefits is flexibility. In this type of employment, the employees don’t need to give advance notice to his employer if he wants to walk off on his job. He can quit his job without breaching an employment contract. Uncertainty is one of the main disadvantages of being an at-will employee. The employer can terminate an at-will employee at any time without any notice. The employee is not given even a chance to explain himself. One of the advantages of an employer who is at wills employment is that also, if he fires an employee without any reason, he is not needed to offer any reason why he did that termination. The disadvantage of the employer who is at…

           Employment Law Introduction Employment laws encompass the legally binding agreements between the employees, and their employers. The employment law contains various federal statutes, judicial decisions, and administrative regulations. The significant components of employment law include unemployment compensation, pensions, and employment discrimination. Almost all businesses use employment laws to govern the relationship between employers and employees. There are different subjects in the employment law, which are meant to protect the rights of the employees by preventing discrimination, and promoting health, and safety of the workers. The law also prevents work disruption as a result of disputes between labor, and management as seen in the case of Beth, and ABC Cosmetics Inc. Question: Beth, a Web developer, has worked for ABC Cosmetics, Inc. (ABC) for two years in their New York location. ABC has corporate offices in the states of New York and California. When she started employment at ABC she signed several forms, including an acknowledgement of receipt of an employee handbook. The employee handbook has a prominent disclaimer in the introduction and in large text on its own page…

Employment Issues for Youth Introduction: Many people are employed by someone who has never given up trying. Humans must succeed by trying. One such person is also counted as Sir Anwar Sahib who was born in a small village. Born in a difficult-going family, Sir Anwar Sahib made a name for himself with these tireless efforts. Build more than 30 Bestway department stores in a country like England. England has 500 billion leaflets In Pakistan, the star was awarded Hilal Ahmar and received many other awards. To get to this place, he did not borrow, steal, did not rob, but started traveling with a small kiosk, toffee biscuits, essential items, and reached this place if you too. As for business advice, I have a friend who was unemployed. We didn’t even get a good job so we advised that with two kilos of rice and two kilos of chicken, if he started working he might have a chance to run a good business. He followed my advice. Prepared the biryani, which was cooked in 1500. Take some disposable plates from…

WAL-MART EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES Executive Summary: In the case against Wal-Mart by Bernett, the court approves the settlement of money up to $35million to the workers at Walmart whose rights had been denied. This case saw a toll on the company and led to uncovering of various corporate malpractices conducted by the organization against their workers. Wal-Mart was also mandated by the court to ensure that issues regarding wage and hour violations in the company were handled. Other lawsuits filed against the company in its nationwide stores were meant to reimburse its 1.4 million workers nationwide (Mcfadden, 2020). These lawsuits had a significant impact on the company’s revenues. This position paper resolves to recommend courses of action that can be undertaken by the company’s top management to ensure that similar cases do not recur as well as steps they should have committed to preventing them. Introduction Unethical practices that have been reported over the years concerning Wal-Mart’s practices have tainted its reputation as a leading retail store. Unethical labour practices have in the stores which are against the Employee’s rights. Issues concerning…