Employment and Labor Relations

Running Head: EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS Employment and Labor Relations [Student Name] [Course Title] [Instructor Name] [Date] Scenario 1 Employee: Jim Employee Position: Teller at a Reputed Bank Problem: Substance Abuse Jim, who has been a good employee for the past year and a half, has been having trouble performing his daily tasks. Initially, he was having trouble counting the money and even made a number of wrong deposits. This caused both, the bank and the customer, much trouble. Knowing it was his fault Jim apologized, and assured he will be more careful next time. However, even though he has not made any more mistakes like that, he has now having trouble with other employees. He has had three arguments with different colleagues in the past two months. Other employees are now complaining of his short-temperedness. Jim has also been coming late to work and leaving early. It has recently come to the attention of the management that Jim has developed a drinking problem in the past four months, which is now getting severe. Jim has been a very productive employee in the past and the company does not wish to fire him. The management has called Jim to talk about this problem. If Jim admits having a drinking problem and accepts the inappropriateness of his behavior, he will be provided professional help to get rid of this help. He will be encouraged to see the company counselor on weekly basis and join support group. If he accepts the help and improves his performance and behavior with others within the next three month, no action will be taken against him. However, if he refuses to admit that he needs help or denies having a problem at all, the company will have no choice but to let him go. Scenario 2 Employee: Harry Employee Position: Supervisor at a Call Center Problem: Sexual Harassment Harry has been working for this company for the past seven years and has been a good supervisor and trainer of new employees. Employees working under his supervision have proved to be quite productive for the company. There is no doubt in Harry`s ability to train employees and equip them with the skills needed to become a successful call center agent. Five ye...