Overall Comments: Hi Khanh, Overall you made a nice start with your U06a1 assignment. Please be sure to let me know if you have any questions about my feedback, and you can reach me at: [email protected] or 813-417-0860. Sincerely, Dr. Marni Swain COMPETENCY: Analyze trends and changes in the laws on diversity, gender, and harassment. CRITERION: Discuss personal opinion on privacy in the workplace considerations. DISTINGUISHED PROFICIENT BASIC NON-PERFORMANCE Proficient Discusses personal opinion on privacy in the workplace considerations. Faculty Comments:“ I would like to see you develop your content further to fully analyze your personal opinion on privacy in the workplace. Please note that when you are asked to Analyze information it is important to include information from outside resources to support your points. This information needs to be cited in APA format both in the body of your assignment and on your References page as well. ” COMPETENCY: Apply the laws and safety issues in the workplace. CRITERION: Identify the legal impact of the information. DISTINGUISHED PROFICIENT BASIC NON-PERFORMANCE Proficient Identifies the legal impact of the information. Faculty Comments:“ I would like to see you move beyond identifying the legal impact of this information related to privacy in the workplace, to evaluate the impact of the information. Your evaluation should be substantiated by information from outside resources to support the points you make. ” CRITERION: Describe how companies can act in accordance with the privacy laws. DISTINGUISHED PROFICIENT BASIC NON-PERFORMANCE Proficient Describes how companies can act in accordance with the privacy laws. Faculty Comments:“ I would like to see you develop your content further to analyze how companies can act in accordance with the privacy laws as this is not fully addressed in your assignment. Please note that when you are asked to Analyze information it is important to include information from outside resources to support your points. This information needs to be cited in APA format both in the body of your assignment and on your References page as well. ” COMPETENCY: Create strategies for recovery from exposure to liabilities. CRITERION: Describe how companies can recover from violations related to the privacy laws. DISTINGUISHED PROFICIENT BASIC NON-PERFORMANCE Non-Performance Does not attempt to describe how companies can recover from violations related to the privacy laws. Faculty Comments:“ I would like to see you develop your content further to fully analyze how companies can recover from violations related to privacy laws because this is not clear based on the information provided. Please note that when you are asked to Analyze information it is important to include information from outside resources to support your points. This information needs to be cited in APA format both in the body of your assignment and on your References page as well. ” COMPETENCY: Communicate in a manner that ...

1. Overall Comments:
Hi Khanh,
Overall you made a nice start with your U06a1 assignment.
Please be sure to let me know if you have any questions about
my feedback, and you can reach me at: [email protected] or 813-
417-0860.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marni Swain
COMPETENCY: Analyze trends and changes in the laws on
diversity, gender, and harassment.
CRITERION: Discuss personal opinion on privacy in the
workplace considerations.
DISTINGUISHED
PROFICIENT
BASIC
NON-PERFORMANCE
Proficient
Discusses personal opinion on privacy in the workplace
considerations.
Faculty Comments:“
I would like to see you develop your content further to fully
analyze your personal opinion on privacy in the workplace.
Please note that when you are asked to Analyze information it is
important to include information from outside resources to
support your points. This information needs to be cited in APA
format both in the body of your assignment and on your
References page as well.
”
COMPETENCY: Apply the laws and safety issues in the
workplace.
CRITERION: Identify the legal impact of the information.
DISTINGUISHED
PROFICIENT
BASIC

2. NON-PERFORMANCE
Proficient
Identifies the legal impact of the information.
Faculty Comments:“
I would like to see you move beyond identifying the legal
impact of this information related to privacy in the workplace,
to evaluate the impact of the information. Your evaluation
should be substantiated by information from outside resources
to support the points you make.
”
CRITERION: Describe how companies can act in accordance
with the privacy laws.
DISTINGUISHED
PROFICIENT
BASIC
NON-PERFORMANCE
Proficient
Describes how companies can act in accordance with the
privacy laws.
Faculty Comments:“
I would like to see you develop your content further to analyze
how companies can act in accordance with the privacy laws as
this is not fully addressed in your assignment. Please note that
when you are asked to Analyze information it is important to
include information from outside resources to support your
points. This information needs to be cited in APA format both
in the body of your assignment and on your References page as
well.
”
COMPETENCY: Create strategies for recovery from exposure
to liabilities.
CRITERION: Describe how companies can recover from
violations related to the privacy laws.
DISTINGUISHED
PROFICIENT
BASIC

3. NON-PERFORMANCE
Non-Performance
Does not attempt to describe how companies can recover from
violations related to the privacy laws.
Faculty Comments:“
I would like to see you develop your content further to fully
analyze how companies can recover from violations related to
privacy laws because this is not clear based on the information
provided. Please note that when you are asked to Analyze
information it is important to include information from outside
resources to support your points. This information needs to be
cited in APA format both in the body of your assignment and on
your References page as well.
”
COMPETENCY: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly,
professional, and consistent with expectations for members of
the human resource profession.
CRITERION: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly,
professional, and consistent with expectations for members of
the human resource profession.
DISTINGUISHED
PROFICIENT
BASIC
NON-PERFORMANCE
Distinguished
Communicates in a manner that is scholarly and professional
that addresses the intended audience and is free of grammatical
and mechanical errors.
Faculty Comments:“
You successfully met the requirements for this objective.
Overview
Write a 2–3-page article review in which you discuss privacy in
the workplace.
From an HR perspective, the topic of privacy in the workplace

4. is often related to pre-employment background checks and the
use of technology. During the pre-employment period, privacy
can become a concern because employers investigate criminal
records, check credit reports, contact former employers, et
cetera. Once employed, an individual's use of company
technology—and what is permissible and what is private—can
also be concerns.
These topics are very important for HR practitioners and all
members of management to understand, because privacy
violations can be very costly to an organization and can result
in negative press as well.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will
demonstrate your proficiency in the following course
competencies and assessment criteria:
· Competency 2: Analyze trends and changes in the laws on
diversity, gender, and harassment.
. Discuss personal opinion on privacy in the workplace
considerations.
· Competency 3: Apply the laws and safety issues in the
workplace.
. Identify the legal impact of the information.
. Describe how companies can act in accordance with the
privacy laws.
· Competency 5: Create strategies for recovery from exposure to
liabilities.
. Describe how companies can recover from violations related to
the privacy laws.
· Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly,
professional, and consistent with expectations for members of
the human resource profession.
. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and
consistent with expectations for members of the human resource
profession.
Context
The right to privacy is an honored value in the United States
and has always been a complicated area of the law. After the

5. terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, questions have centered
on privacy in numerous circles, not the least of which is the
workplace. During this course, you have explored the balance
between privacy, safety, and fairness. In this assessment, you
will review the emerging issues specifically related to privacy
and consider their legal implications.
Most discussion on this topic revolves around technology and
pre-employment inquiry, but health records are emerging as
equally important. Personnel records and criminal records—
even academic records—are becoming relevant when decisions
about the pursuit and retention of employment are on the table.
Try not to restrict your thinking to personal ethical issues.
Rather, try to see how the law is shaping policy in the
workplace and then look at the diversity of personal lifestyles.
Questions to consider
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider
the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a
work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the
business community.
· Use of illegal substances in the workplace results in
significant cost to employers due to lost productivity, absences
from work, and workplace accidents. In your opinion, what is
the most effective approach for employers to take to try and
eliminate illegal drugs from the workplace? Are pre-
employment and random drug testing good deterrents? Are there
privacy issues that you feel might exist with these practices?
· Have you ever encountered a case of wrongful termination,
and if so, what was your reaction?
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in
completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For
additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and
Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your
courseroom.
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the Capella University

6. Library are linked directly in this course:
· Shen, F. X. (2013). Neuroscience, mental privacy, and the
law. Harvard Journal Of Law & Public Policy, 36(2), 653–713.
· Bagenstos, S. R. (2013). Employment law and social
equality. Michigan Law Review, 112(2), 225–273.
SHOW LESS
Course Library Guide
A Capella University library guide has been created specifically
for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the
resources in the BUS-FP4044 – Legal Issues in Human Resource
Management Library Guide to help direct your research.
Internet Resources
Access the following resources by clicking the links provided.
Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the
following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate
for educational use at the time of course publication.
· Society for Human Resource Management. (2014). Retrieved
from http://www.shrm.org
Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and
assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted
otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from
the Capella University Bookstore. When searching the
bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –
FP (FlexPath) course designation.
· Walsh, D. J. (2016). Employment law for human resource
practice (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.
. Chapter 17, "Privacy on the Job: Information, Monitoring, and
Investigations."
Instructions
Use the Capella library and the Internet to find an article related
to the issue of privacy in the workplace. Look for a case that is
specifically related to human resources. Try to find the most
recent instance of such a case.
Then, write a 2–3-page article review in which you discuss the
following:

7. · Identify the legal impact of the information in your chosen
article related to privacy in the workplace.
· Describe how companies can act in accordance with the
privacy laws addressed in your article.
· Describe how companies can recover from violations related
to the privacy laws addressed in your article.
· Provide a rationale to support your point of view.
Additional Requirements
· Written Communication: Written communication should be
free of errors that detract from the overall message.
· APA Formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted
according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
· Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-
spaced. Use Microsoft Word to complete the assessment.
· Length: A minimum of two pages, excluding title page and
reference page (150–300 words per question).
Privacy Impact Article Summary Scoring Guide
CRITERIA
NON-PERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Describe how companies can recover from violations related to
the privacy laws.
Does not attempt to describe how companies can recover from
violations related to the privacy laws.
Discusses violations related to the privacy laws; discussion is
not tied to recovery.
Describes how companies can recover from violations related to
the privacy laws.
Analyzes how companies can recover from violations related to
the privacy laws.
Discuss personal opinion on privacy in the workplace

8. considerations.
Does not discuss privacy in the workplace considerations.
Discusses general opinion on privacy in the workplace
considerations.
Discusses personal opinion on privacy in the workplace
considerations.
Analyzes personal opinion on privacy in the workplace
considerations.
Identify the legal impact of the information.
Does not attempt to identify the legal impact of the information.
Misidentifies the legal impact of the information.
Identifies the legal impact of the information.
Evaluates the legal impact of the information.
Describe how companies can act in accordance with the privacy
laws.
Does not attempt to describe how companies can act in
accordance with the privacy laws.
Describes privacy laws but does not determine how companies
can act in accordance with these laws.
Describes how companies can act in accordance with the
privacy laws.
Analyzes how companies can act in accordance with the privacy
laws.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and
consistent with expectations for members of the human resource
profession.
Does not communicate in a manner that is scholarly,
professional, and consistent with expectations for members of
the human resource profession.
Communicates in a manner that is professional for members of
the human resource profession, but manner is not scholarly as
there is inconsistency with grammar and mechanics.
Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and
consistent with expectations for members of the human resource
profession.
Communicates in a manner that is scholarly and professional

9. that addresses the intended audience and is free of grammatical
and mechanical errors.