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Assignment: Write a double-spaced, 12-pt font, 10-12 page research journal on a current (within the last two years) HR issue using common HR practices, would you rectify the issue. Utilize APA 6.0 manuscript style including appropriate in-text citations in the body of your paper, and an APA-formatted "References" list. Your paper must be typed and double spaced, using 1" margins and appropriate pagination.

Your paper must include at least 7 pages of actual content, not including ancillary pages such Title page, Table of Contents, References page, or charts or pictures in the Appendix. Any paper not submitted in current APA style will not be accepted. Use scholarly sources such as academic journals and trade publications (e.g. Harvard Business Review). General websites such as Wikipedia and others cannot be used. Sites like Google Scholar can help you find appropriate sources.

All material cited within your paper MUST be listed in the References. Cite your sources whenever you quote something or someone within your paper. Avoid plagiarism at all cost. Be sure to follow the grading rubric to ensure maximum points for your work. Your paper will be submitted through TurnItIn to check for originality. Please note that assignments submitted in ANY other form or fashion will NOT be graded. No papers will be accepted after the course ends.

What to include:

• Title Page

• Overview of your topic, including the history or background

• Describe the law pertaining to the issue. For example, if your topic is disability discrimination you will want to include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the American's with Disabilities Act (if you choose a legal issue)

• Provide several examples of cases where employers were sued for discrimination.

• Describe what type of policies and procedures the employers should have to avoid litigation

• Discuss whether or not the law is preventing lawsuits and discrimination and if not, what changes do you see may be needed

• Conclusion

• Reference page