Unit 3 Project Paper
Columbia Southern University
Employment Law
Human Resource Manager
Bird Dog Freight
To: John Doe
CEO, Bird Dog Freight
From: Marion Cheatam
Human Resources Manager, Bird Dog Freight
, Subject: Legal Concerns and Recommendations Regarding the Hiring of Susan Florance I
am writing to provide you with a detailed assessment of the legal concerns surrounding the
potential hiring of Susan Florance as a long-haul driver at Bird Dog Freight. It is crucial that we
consider the legal ramification of her employment to protect and balance the rights of both our
company and the candidate. This assessment will address federal and state laws, specifically
from Ohio, that pertain to discrimination and potential accommodations for employees with
disabilities, such as Susan’s lupus. Additionally, I will discuss the role of Affirmative Action
Policies in this context and conclude with a recommendation for your consideration.
Legal Concerns:
1. Age Discrimination: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967
Is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants
aged 40 or older based on their age (Cihon, 2019). Susan, being 58 years old, is within the
11:10:54 GMT -05:00
Columbia Southern University
Employment Law
Human Resource Manager
Bird Dog Freight
To: John Doe
CEO, Bird Dog Freight
From: Marion Cheatam
Human Resources Manager, Bird Dog Freight
, Subject: Legal Concerns and Recommendations Regarding the Hiring of Susan Florance I
am writing to provide you with a detailed assessment of the legal concerns surrounding the
potential hiring of Susan Florance as a long-haul driver at Bird Dog Freight. It is crucial that we
consider the legal ramification of her employment to protect and balance the rights of both our
company and the candidate. This assessment will address federal and state laws, specifically
from Ohio, that pertain to discrimination and potential accommodations for employees with
disabilities, such as Susan’s lupus. Additionally, I will discuss the role of Affirmative Action
Policies in this context and conclude with a recommendation for your consideration.
Legal Concerns:
1. Age Discrimination: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967
Is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants
aged 40 or older based on their age (Cihon, 2019). Susan, being 58 years old, is within the
11:10:54 GMT -05:00
