Chapter 3

- - Concept and brief description
Providing equal employment opportunity and a safe workplace: This chapter was explaining how the laws, rules and regulations that HR needs to know in order for a company to make sure the things they are doing are legal and acceptable. I thought this was an interesting concept to bring up because I didn't realize what an intense part of HR knowing all the laws actually was. It is so important for HR to closely watch what is going on in a company in order for them to avoid big lawsuits and complaints. I think just making sure employees are aware of what things are and are not acceptable plays a huge roll in preventing problems.

- - Emotional hook
Think back at all the times you are hanging out and someone says an inappropriate joke, do you and others laugh? This can be considered sexual harassment and we need to be really careful about what we say and laugh at.

- - Key points
It is so important for us to know know the laws and regulations to avoid getting caught up in lawsuits dealing with discrimination and harassment. These occurrences are quite common in the workforce but need to be avoided. HR really need to know the laws to help prevent this.

- - Facilitative questions
What is the best way prevent discrimination and harassment? What is the best way to track incidences of this occurring?