Importance of Employment Laws in Healthcare Industry

Running head: IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT LAWS
Topic: IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT LAWS
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1IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT LAWS
Employment laws belong to the areas of law governing the relationship of employer
and employee. As far as employees are concerned, employment laws help in the prevention
of discrimination in workplaces. Human resource have a positive impact on the bottom line
of the company which helps in sustainability of the healthcare systems (Noe et al.,2017).
The first case is of Dr. Barbara Bennet who focuses upon the issue of workplace
violence among the healthcare sectors pertaining to employment. She has been alarmed by
the increasing cases of workplace violence coming from operational room facilities.
Workplace violence is defined as an occupational hazard which is related to emotional,
physical, as well as behavioral consequences for victims. World health Organization (WHO)
has recognized work place violence as a major health priority (Abed, Morris & Grannum,
2016). To prevent such cases Mr Bennet should take the help of human resources team and
help in preventing any situation which would threaten the employee’s safety. She should take
strict action against any physical harm done on her employees which would include
immediate resignation of the accused. Human resource managements have put new
paperwork, requirements as well as processes for the equal treatment of students like
employees (Ajpe.org, 2019).
The second case study is about sexual harassment focused by a human resource
specialist Mr. Dennis Bennet. Over past few years he has been investing over various cases
dealing with employees who have been denied promotion by refusing sexual activities.
Moreover, Ms Agne has reported against her worker for persuading her to wear inappropriate
dresses. According to me the case of Ms. Connor is unjustified as sexual harassment
primarily occurs in case of physical harassment and when the victim is subdued forcefully.
Evaluation of performance is highly based on the judgment of the higher authority, and not
on superficial issues like date. According to Batra, (2016) sexual harassment occurs due to
discrimination based on sex which eventually reinforces the subordination of women to men