Discuss the state of harassment and discrimination in today’s workplace (statistics, scope, for example).

Option #1: Employment Harassment and Discrimination

Quite possibly, the most significant issue impacting business today is the rise in employment harassment and discrimination claims. This impacts not only the workplace, but dominates our political realm as well, as referenced by a recent Supreme Court nominee and US Senator. With that as a background, write a paper that addresses the following:

Describe/define the principle federal laws associated with harassment and discrimination.

Discuss the state of harassment and discrimination in today’s workplace (statistics, scope, for example).

Finally, as a human resource professional, detail a thorough and comprehensive strategy that would significantly reduce the level of harassment and discrimination complaints that currently face US businesses. Your strategy must include at least three strategies, including any impediments that may affect their implementation.

Your paper should be:

5-7 pages in length, or about 2300 words, not including title and reference pages (which are required). Include a formal references page.