The world of health care was complex enough when everyone understood the rules. Now the old rules are gone, some new ones are here, and others are still a work in progress. Politics and legislation will continue to shape specific elements and timing, but the trajectory of health reform is unlikely to change and the momentum is n
EEOC sites have published which U.S. laws apply outside of the U.S. as well as EEO regulations from Canada, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. Research this information at the EEOC Web site. Which of these laws do you think is the most problematic to enforce in a different culture? Why? Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The Fair Labor Standards Act is the foundation of human resource policy in the U.S. Does it apply to non-U.S. citizens working in the U.S.? A recent decision in the case of Pablo-Calmo versus Eller and Sons Trees in North Carolina, reclassified the case as a class action suit. Why? The tree planters, who are working under H2-B v
What benefits would counsel provide in helping a victim to decide whether to take a settlement offer or pursue litagation? At what point would you need counsel?
Give an overview of economic behavior in its four aspects and tell which of them is most useful to your work situation. Economists often employ a set of graphical tools to illustrate how individuals make choices ("Theory of Consumer Choice"). Define each one: (a) individual objectives, (b) indifference curves, (c) opportuni
Public University has a policy that bans "inappropriate" signs and banners at all athletic events. James, a student at Public University, was ejected from a game and immediately suspended from school for holding a sign that called for the firing of the football coach. University officials justified the policy as a promotion of g
What is the difference between negligence and gross negligence? Include an example of case law that helps identify this difference (For example, Milne v. USA Cycling Inc.) But, please do not use Milne v. USA Cycling Inc.) Be sure to: 1) identify the legal source of the issue, 2) properly cite any sources, and 3) use APA form
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was a direct result of the financial statement frauds that sank industry giants such as Enron and WorldCom. What are the primary goals and tenets of SOX with respect to fraud? How is SOX enforced? What is PCAOB, its role, and based upon your individual research, is it an effective
Unfortunately, your grandmother is terminally ill and confined to bed rest. On one of your visits to her, she states to you, "I want you to have your grandfather's watch when I pass away; it is what he would have wanted." A week later she passes away, the watch is found in her desk and you discover that she made the same promise
Can you help me with the following assignment? Your local drug dealer has the greatest need to launder money. Drug dealers need to launder a lot of cash, but there are many safeguards in the system these days, which raise red flags on large cash deposits. That's why one of the most common methods is to use what appears to be
What is a limited liability corporation? What is a limited liability partnership? What are the differences? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which form offers the strongest legal protection & why? Please include references.
How would you go about increasing employee involvement in a plant that assembled toys? In a plant that plucked and cut chickens? In a law firm? In a mail-order catalog organization?
Examine the effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on the CPA profession, including both positive and negative effects. Examine the role of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, including its influence and limitations. Analyze the 10 generally accepted auditing standards. Illustrate the use of two stan
Job descriptions are crucial to the success of the position and the organization as a whole. A poorly constructed job description or no job description at all can cause problems all the way up to legal ramifications if not constructed or used properly in a business. A solid job description can help in the case of ADA, but ther
Define the types of benefits required by law. How can organizations minimize the cost of these benefits while complying with the relevant laws?
Rosalie, a wealthy widow, invited an acquaintance, Jonathan, to her home for dinner. Jonathan accepted the offer and, eager to please her, spent lavishly in preparing for the evening. His purchases included a new blazer, new shoes, and expensive floral arrangement, and champagne. At the appointed time, Jonathan arrived at Rosali
Carrie offered to sell a set of legal encyclopedias to Antonio for $300.00. Antonio said that he would think about her offer and let her know his decision the next day. Norvel, who had overheard the conversation between Carrie and Antonio, said to Carrie, "I accept your offer," and Carrie gave Norvel the books. The next day, Ant
Express versus Implied Contracts. Suppose that a local businessperson, McDougal, is a good friend of Krunch, the owner of a local candy store. Every day on his lunch hour McDougal goes into Krunch's candy store and spends about five minutes looking at the candy. After examining Krunch's candy and talking with Krunch, McDougal
Thomas Becker and others who brought new home from Osborne Development Corporation sued for multiple defects in the houses. When Osborne sold homes, it paid for them to be in a new home warranty program administered by home buyers warranty. When the company enrolled a home with home buyers warranty, it paid a fee, filled out a f
Write a paper discussing the topic as such: Avoiding Discrimination in the Workplace 1. Legal Issues 2. Principles that apply to these issues
AC499 Unit 7 Project Taxation Individual 1. For each of the following cases, indicate the filing status for the taxpayers) for 2010 using the following legend: A - Single B - Married, filing a joint C - Married, filing separate returns D - Head of household E - Qualifying widow(er) a. Linda is single and she supports her mot
Anti-discrimination laws in the U.S. are based on the idea -- if you can do the work and have a good work history, you should get the job. Other characteristics such as skin color, gender, age and disability status should not be used in the hiring decision. However, other characteristics unrelated to the job sometimes influe
Some courts hold that an engagement ring is a conditional gift that becomes an absolute (effective) gift only on marriage. Other courts conclude that when an engagement ring is given to the donee, the donee should have full ownership rights in the property. Where do you stand on this issue? Why?
The IRS uses an analytical tool called Benford's Law. What is it?
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been described as the most far-reaching legislation affecting business since the passage of the 1933 Securities Act. What are the specific portions of the legislation that affect the external audit profession, and how do they affect the profession? How does the legislation affect the internal a
What business entities are available for a new business? What are the tax and nontax advantages of each form? Select two business types and provide an example of when that selection is most appropriate from a tax perspective and from a nontax perspective. Once a business has elected its tax status using check-the-box regulati
1. Foxworthy, Inc. is a manufacturer with a calendar accounting year. A physical inventory is taken on January 1, and any items not in inventory are charged to cost of goods sold. The current year is 2010 and all transaction occur in 2010 unless otherwise specified. a. In late September, Foxworthy signed a $3,500,000 contrac
What is substantial authority, what is the role of the courts and the Internal revenue service in interpreting and applying the sources of tax law?
As the human resources manager, it is your responsibility to keep all human resources employees informed about current employment law. You want to empower employees with resources that they can use independently to research employment law issues and policies. Using Excel, create a table that will be placed on the company's Intra
Judicial branch Why your branch has the most power. Where the source of the power is derived from. Provide current event examples of the power of the appropriate branch.