LS311-5: Examine agency and employment relationships. Maria Gonzalez is a current employee of eHarbour. Maria was born in Cuba and she immigrated to the United States as a child with her parents. Maria is now a naturalized United States citizen. Maria speaks both fluent English and Spanish, but she does have a Spanish accent. Maria has a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from the University of Florida and worked in advertising for ten years before joining eHarbour. Maria has sent an email to Daniel Hudson expressing concerns that Shawn Hudson has been using derogatory words directed toward her and other female employees of eHarbour. In addition, Maria claims that Shawn Hudson has used derogatory names toward another employee of eHarbour who identifies as transgender. Maria has asked Shawn to stop using the derogatory words, but Shawn continues to call Maria and other employees derogatory names. In your role working as a paralegal or legal assistant for eHarbour, draft a memorandum to Daniel Hudson, the eHarbour general counsel, addressing whether Maria has a potential claim against eHarbour under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Discuss what steps Maria must take to bring an action under Title VII and whether Shawn was acting within the scope of his employment when he used derogatory names against Maria and other employees, and potential damages that Maria could recover. In addition, discuss in the memorandum what steps eHarbour can take to increase diversity awareness and limit potential employment law claims in the future. Use the memorandum template found in Course Documents.LS311-5: Examine agency and employment relationships. Maria Gonzalez is a current employee of eHarbour. Maria was born in Cuba and she immigrated to the United States as a child with her parents. Maria is now a naturalized United States citizen. Maria speaks both fluent English and Spanish, but she does have a Spanish accent. Maria has a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from the University of Florida and worked in advertising for ten years before joining eHarbour. Maria has sent an email to Daniel Hudson expressing concerns that Shawn Hudson has been using derogatory words directed toward her and other female employees of eHarbour. In addition, Maria claims that Shawn Hudson has used derogatory names toward another employee of eHarbour who identifies as transgender. Maria has asked Shawn to stop using the derogatory words, but Shawn continues to call Maria and other employees derogatory names. In your role working as a paralegal or legal assistant for eHarbour, draft a memorandum to Daniel Hudson, the eHarbour general counsel, addressing whether Maria has a potential claim against eHarbour under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Discuss what steps Maria must take to bring an action under Title VII and whether Shawn was acting within the scope of his employment when he used derogatory names against Maria and other employees, and potential damages that Maria could recover. In addition, discuss in the memorandum what steps eHarbour can take to increase diversity awareness and limit potential employment law claims in the future. In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria: Include a cover page and references page in 10–12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable) Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.) Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics Appropriate citation style should be followed You should also make sure to: Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English Use examples to support your discussion Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.
