Employment Law Compliance Plan

Employment Law Compliance Plan

Nicole Rocha

HRM 531

January 7, 2014

Key Smith

MEMORANDUM

TO: Bradley Stonefield

FROM: Nicole Rocha

DATE: January 7, 2014

SUBJECT: Employment Law Compliance Plan

When embarking on the adventure of starting a new business it is imperative that a company is aware of employment laws, as well as remaining compliant with those laws. This Employment Law Compliance Plan will serve as a basis and commitment that all employees of Landslide Limousine will adhere to all laws and regulations put forth by the federal, state, and city governments.

The following plan meets the guidelines as set forth by the federal government as well as the state of Texas to make evident the pledge to honest and responsible conduct, to inspire employees to report potential issues, to allow for appropriate inquiries and corrective action, and perform regularly scheduled compliance audits.

Employee Hiring Practices

Employers with 15 or more employees are required to abide by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in all aspects of employment (Cascio, 2013).

Through the highest of ethical standards and integrity, Landslide Limousine will not consider people for jobs based on the color of their skin, their religion, their gender, or their national origin, but rather based on the abilities and talents that are necessary to perform required job functions.

As stated on the Texas Workforce Commission (2013) website, in accordance to Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code, on finding that a respondent engaged in an unlawful employment practice as alleged in a complaint, a court may:

(1) Prohibit by injunction the respondent from engaging in an unlawful employment practice.

(2) Order additional equitable relief as may be appropriate.

(3) Impose compensatory and/or punitive damages.

(4) Allow the prevailing party, a reasonable...