Assignment #2 - Family Related Issues

View the Transcript: "Family Related Issues: Family and Medical Leave Act" by clicking on the link in the course shell. There is also a link that will allow you to print the script of the video. Write a Three to Four (3-4) page report that answers the following:

1. Explain if it matters that a parent literally had nothing to do with a biological child in order for the child to take advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to care for that parent.
2. Explain whether the size of the business can have any effect on whether Tony is eligible for family leave under the FMLA.
3. Explain whether Herman can or cannot imply that if Tony takes a leave of absence under the FMLA, he may not have a job when he returns.
4. Describe who is covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993.
5. Explain the extent to which an employer can make his or her own determination as to the eligibility of an employee under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

The format of the report is to be as follows:

• Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one inch margins on all sides, APA format.
• Type the question followed by your answer to the question.
• In addition to the four to five (2-3) pages required, a title page is to be included. The title page is to contain the title of the assignment, your name, the instructor's name, the course title, and the date.Transcript of Video 50:Family Related Issues - Script

FADE IN-INTERIOR AUTO DEALERSHIP SHOW ROOM-DAY

Tony Sulka, our salesperson, is sitting at his desk, looking at a picture of a kind, elderly man, the sort of person whose wise kind face might adorn a cereal box oatmeal. Tony is lost in reverie, a whole story seems to be flowing through his mind. We SEE the picture clearly.

In the BG, the owner of the dealership, Herman Hays-who is in his shirt sleeves, carrying a clipboard, and smoking a cigar-appears over Tony's shoulder. Herman glances down at his clipboard.

TWO SHOT-Herman and Tony from the front so that we SEE Tony looking at the picture and Herman looking at the clipboard.

HermanCongratulations. You sold six cars on Saturday and five on Sunday. A total of eleven. Tony, your parents would be proud of you.

Tony(still lost in his thoughts.)Yeah . . . I guess . . .

HermanHey, that was a compliment. I don't hand them out very often. Enjoy . . .

TonyOh, yeah. Thanks.

Herman puts his hands on Tony's shoulders.

HermanTony, Tony. Life is short. Victory is infrequent. You've had a great weekend. Pat yourself on the back.

Herman looks over Tony's shoulder at the picture.

Herman(continued)Your father?

TonyYeah. He wants to leave the nursing home.

HermanMore power to him. Way to go . . .

TonyAnd come live with me.

HermanAccept your responsibilities, Tony. He took care of you when you were little-now you take care of him when he's old.

TonyActually, he left my Mom when I was two. He never took care of me at all.

FAVORING TONY-He's lost in thought.

HermanIn that case, forget him.

TonyThis might be my last chance to get to know him. He's my father . . .

Herman, do you mind if I take a three weeks off to set Dad up in my apartment?

HermanYou're kidding me. You're on a roll, you just sold eleven cars!

TonyThis is important.

HermanTony, we're about to start selling the new model year. Things are going to be hot around here. I'm going to need you. Maybe in a couple of months.

TonyHow do I know he's going to be around in a couple of months? He's eighty, he's sick.

HermanHe should be in a nursing home! Luckily, that's where he is. Essentially, what you are doing is inviting a complete stranger to come and live with you. This guy must be convincing. He should be selling cars.

ANOTHER ANGLE-as Tony stand up and turns to face Herman.

TonyWhat would you do if it was your father?

HermanMy father gave me this dealership.

Herman looks up at the sky as if in communication with God.

HermanDad? No, I didn't forget your birthday. And don't worry, no nursing home for you, ever. I'll be home early, Dad.

TonyHerman, this is important to me. Come on, now. You've got some part-time salespersons. Why don't you have one of them work full time for a while?

HermanThat's out of the question. This is a small business. Everyone is crucial.

TonySmall? You've got more than fifty employees, if you count everyone.

HermanNot full-time employees. If I let you take time off, everyone will ask for it.

TonyI'm not asking to take a vacation. I'm talking the father I never knew.

HermanYou're making this hard for me . . .

TonyNot as hard as if is for him. He's sick, old, and lonely, and I'm his only son.

HermanIf he really is sick, why is he being released from the nursing home?

A BEAT-a change of mood. Tony suddenly looks determined.

TonyThey are not really releasing him. He is going to have an operation, and I just want him to come home and live with me so I can take care of him. He's family.

ANOTHER ANGLE-FAVORING HERMAN.

Herman(seriously)We're your family, too, Tony, Rally Motors. The only real family you've ever had. But don't let that stop you. Go ahead, run out on us.

A BEAT-CLOSE ON Tony. He is perplexed, and then suddenly he comes to his senses.

TonyGreat sales pitch!

HermanThanks!

TonyYou're a genius! No wonder you're the head of the dealership.

HermanThanks!

TonyBut I'm still taking three weeks off.

CLOSE ON HERMAN-

Herman(quietly)Go ahead, but you may not have a job when you get back. This is business.

REACTION SHOTS-The two stare at each other as we FADE OUT-