Employment Laws

Assessment Description

Read the article “Picking Up the Pieces: Employer Responsibilities in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey,” and answer the following questions addressing employment law during and following this disaster situation. Reference the article “Employers’ Responsibilities in the Wake of a Natural Disaster,” for supplemental information.

Expand on the following topics in your essay:

1. What are employee rights regarding continued payment and wages during and following a disaster?
2. Describe ongoing employee benefits if the place of business is not able to perform normal business functions or is closed long term?
3. Is the business responsible for continuation of employee benefit programs following a disaster that closes the business operations?
4. Discuss the expansion of leave policies directly following the disaster.
5. Explore layoffs and reduction of work hours following a disaster.
6. Explain unemployment benefits and the role of the government in expanding time limits due to the disaster.

Directly quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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