Human Resources and Labor Law
Complete parts 1 & 2
Writing Assignment: We Demand a Raise
(3 points)
Create one Word documents containing all parts of the assignment.
Format your document with one-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font.
One page, double-spaced for each part.
Instructions: Part 1
1. Read the following scenario:
On a Friday morning before the day begins, all five of your front desk staff appear at the door of the practice administrator (PA). This is an internal medicine practice. Their “spokesperson” tell the administrator that they have been talking to front desk staff at “other practices” and feel that they as a group they are all underpaid. Unless they receive a salary adjustment, they will all immediately begin looking for new positions. The last performance evaluation review and wage adjustment for all employees of the practice was six months ago.
They would like your response by Monday morning. If they do not all receive an increase, they state they will follow up on their plans to immediately start looking for new positions. The practice administrator calls you, as the HR consultant, to provide advice as to how to address this situation.
2. Answer the following questions:
How should PA respond?
When should the PA respond?
3. Include steps/communications you will advise ..
prior to at the meeting
following the meeting.
4. List the implications/impact to the entire practice depending on the action you have chosen.
Instructions: Part 2: Starting New HR Department
1. Read the following scenario:
A group of 10 doctors is forming a new medical group. The Practice Administrator has hired you as consultant to develop a functioning human resources department in sixty days.
2. Describe the 8 (or so) key areas that you will develop starting from scratch in creating the human resources department.
3. Include key departmental functions and polices needed to support the HR function
