Topic: Employment Discrimination and Safety

A major law in the United States (U.S.) related to providing equal employment opportunity is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Act prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Employers may not discriminate in any employment action, such as hiring, firing, or the terms of employment like pay, working conditions, or privileges of employment.

Protection from discrimination based on disability was not covered by the Civil Rights Act. Instead, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 protects workers and applicants with disabilities.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) makes sure the workplace is safe for the public and employees.

1. Two-thirds of accommodations for workers with disabilities cost employers less than $500. Identify at least two ways employers can provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Provide examples.
2. What are some advantages to an employer to provide accommodations to workers with disabilities?
3. What are some industries that might be particularly concerned with compliance with OSHA? Why?

Can you just make response each posted below # 1to 3?

1 From: Ericka Ivory posted Jul 14, 2018 1:26 AM

There are many ways to accommodate employees with disabilities within a company, for instance modified work shifts, maybe giving the options of 6 hours instead of 8. Coming in later or leaving earlier. Also, dress codes can be modified to meet the need of the employee, making the work area wheelchair accessible if it not.

Some of the advantages of providing these accommodations to worker with disability, According to “U.S Chamber Commerce report” Leading Practices on disability Inclusion” Hiring People with disabilities is good for the bottom-line of a company.” It also give the sense of responsibilities to the employee with that they will take pride in their job and job performance. Longevity to the company.

Some of the industries that might be particularly concerned with compliance with OSHA would be Child Care, OSHA says no open toed shoes in this type of workplace setting but most daycare doesn’t enforce this rule. Construction sites, some of the requirement will limit how to get the job done in a timely manner.

2 . From: Melissa Abdelmesih posted Jul 14, 2018 4:41 PM

Reasonable accommodations vary according to the employee’s disability. If the employee has back issues causing a disability but works a desk job the employer can provide a lift up desk or a chair with added lumbar support. If the employee has bladder issue they can be placed closer to the restroom. Another accommodation would be handicap parking for wheelchair bound employees.

Some advantages for hiring workers with disabilities include tax credits, longer job retention and adding diversity to the workforce.

There are many industries that have a fear of OSHA. My husband worked for a major airline many years ago as a mechanic. The airline had such an emphasis on making sure the airplane was ready and on time. If the flight was canceled due to a mechanical issue someone was getting in trouble. In an effort to not get in trouble the mechanics would take short cuts in fixing the plane and letting the mechanics at the arrival city handle the issue, sometimes the departure mechanics would simply tape the plane would could have resulted in catastrophic events. Another industry that would be fearful of OSHA is construction companies. They bid on a job and give a rough estimate of completion time. In an effort to meet the deadlines the employee’s safety isn’t always taken into account.

3. From: Erika Lewis posted Jul 14, 2018 11:50 AM

Hello Everyone,

If a business would like to hire or hires someone with disabilities, they may first want to know what the disability is and make the necessary accommodations. For instance, if an employee in a wheelchair is hired, the company will want to ensure that a ramp is installed so that the employee can enter and exit the building safely. Being deaf/hearing impaired is considered a disability, but should not stop a business from hiring a great candidate. If a business would like to hire a hearing-impaired employee, they will need to install a Telecommunication Device for the Deaf. This will allow the employee to complete the same job functions as others within the company or at least fulfill the duties that they applied for.

According to Noe, R & Hollenbeck, J 2016, employers will receive a tax credit of up to $2,400 for each qualified disabled individual that they employee. This advantage was made possible by the Work Opportunity Tax Credit that was established in 1996. Most tax credits are always beneficial for businesses as they allow the organization to deduct some part of their expenses as it relates to their taxes.

When it comes to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, some industries that may show concern with keeping to compliance needs are emergency response teams, construction workers, landscaping, and those that work in agriculture. The reason for this is because to some degree, they are working with elements of nature and nothing is 100% certain. An emergency response team never truly knows the depth of the disaster until they are on site and they can be exposed to toxic water, air, etc. Construction workers and landscapers are exposed to debris, possible falls, and things collapsing around them if not mounted/installed correctly. Agricultural workers are exposed to excessive heat and all types of unsanitary conditions. I understand why OSHA compliance would be a concern for these industries.

Noe, R and Hollenbeck, J (2016) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. New York. McGraw-Hill Education.

• In your assignment this week, share your thoughts. You may write about yourself, a family member, or even a famous person that you suspect or know has one of these diagnoses or tendencies.
  Think about how these disorders are portrayed in the media. If you think of a movie or show that portrays the illness, list it. If you can find a website or online video link, cite that source as well and post the link. Do you think the media portrays the experience accurately? Why or why not? Is it portrayed respectfully; too seriously; with too much humor? Do you think there is an unnecessary stigma attached to mental illness? How might this affect a person in treatment?

  Share your thoughts to the questions, using good citations in order to support your answers. (At least 200 words

After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society. Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrialization also created problems for American society. Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920.

Part 1: Thesis and Outline

1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
   1. State your thesis on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.

For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/

For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for your part 2 Assignment( Final Draft.) (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/

2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
   1. List three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920. In your response, consider society, the economy, and politics.
   2. List five (5) specific groups that were affected by industrialization. Provide two (2) examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.)
   3. List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period.

   Part 1: Final Draft

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.
2. Discuss three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920. In your response, consider society, the economy, and politics.
3. Identify three (3) specific groups that were affected by industrialization and provide two examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.)
4. Summarize how industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period. Use specific examples and details.
5. Write using relevant explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas.
6. Demonstrate correct spelling, grammar, and writing mechanics.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Identify and discuss the different ways that the heritage of slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and segregation have shaped America’s history.
• Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.
• Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.
• Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

Directions: Answer the following questions on a separate document. Explain how you reached the answer or show your work if a mathematical calculation is needed, or both. Submit your assignment using the assignment link above.

A. Bad Boys, Inc. is evaluating its cost of capital. Under consultation, Bad Boys, Inc. expects to issue new debt at par with a coupon rate of 8% and to issue new preferred stock with a $2.50 per share dividend at $25 a share. The common stock of Bad Boys, Inc. is currently selling for $20.00 a share. Bad Boys, Inc. expects to pay a dividend of $1.50 per share next year. An equity analyst foresees a growth in dividends at a rate of 5% per year. Bad Boys, Inc. marginal tax rate is 35%. If Bad Boys, Inc. raises capital using 45% debt, 5% preferred stock, and 50% common stock, what is Bad Boys cost of capital?

B. If Bad Boys, Inc. raises capital using 30% debt, 5% preferred stock, and 65% common stock, what is Bad Boys cost of capital?

C. In your own words, identify two corporations that have dealt with cannibalization and what steps were taken to overcome the cannibalization. Please provide any citations and references. Please be articulate in your responses.

Instructions: You will write one to two paragraphs (300-500 words total) on the following:

After reading the chapters from the first section of the course, which of the twenty-seven amendments to the Constitution of the United States would you argue is the most important? Explain why.

The Bill of Rights

Instructions: The Bill of Rights is first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Commonly and collectively, these are referred to as your civil liberties – your constitutional legal protections against actions of the government.

In the space provided below, please put the Bill of Rights into your own words (one or two complete sentences each). Please note that this assignment is not about right or wrong, but how you understand the meaning of the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Elaborate as much as you feel is necessary to explain to someone what the Bill of Rights means to you. I have provided the actually text of the Constitution. Please read amendment carefully.

Please remember to use common language. Please do not copy and paste the amendment or use outside sources to complete this assignment.

The Bill of Right	In your own words…
First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Second Amendment: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Third Amendment: No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Fourth Amendment: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Fifth Amendment: No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Sixth Amendment: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Seventh Amendment: In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Eighth Amendment: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Ninth Amendment: The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Tenth Amendment: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.