In business many of the legal liabilities. ethical codes. contract duties. business culture. progressive discipline, leadership structures and other business policies and relationships are linked to and come out of employee handbooks. Therefore the employee handbook often provides an instructive example of overall business law concepts and relationships. However. due to the sensitive information and proprietary nature of the employee handbook many firms consider them to be confidential and they are only shared within the organization. For this learning module discussion students are to conduct their own research and review a available employee handbook. Be sure that you share the link and source from where you obtained your information. Be sure to take special note of the legal terms and concepts used through out the employee handbook. Take time to look up and define any legal words that you are not sure of their definitions or legal use in the handbook. One key aspect of the long term success of businesses has been attributed to how employees are treated and valued. The video below looks at how some companies have expressed their value for employees. An employee handbook can be a great starting point for understanding a business's perspective on the role of their employees. Additionally. many employee handbooks are designed to give guidance and to prepare for common legal issues that may be faced in that workplace. "An employee handbook is an important communication tool between you and your employees. A well-written handbook sets forth your expectations for your employees, and describes what they can expect from your company. It also should describe your legal obligations as an employer. and your employees' rights." You may read more at https://www.sba.gov/startingbusiness/hireretain employees/employeehand books For this discussion each student will review an employee handbook that is available to the public. Please note do NOT use an employee handbook that is not readily accessible forthe public. Many businesses consider their employee handbooks to be confidential. Please respect that as you select a handbook to review. Be sure that you include a link or citation to where you found the employee handbook. Look up an Employee Handbook. There are many companies that make theirs available on the Internet. [Examples Disney. Nordstrom, Zappos, Marriott, Montley Fool, Etc...) 1. In 2 to 3 paragraphs: a. Describe the company or organization and give an overall review of the Employee Handbook {10 pts) b. Identify and describe at least 3 business laws that are included or addressed in the handbook: for example these may include Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Religious Accommodation. Disability, Discrimination, Retaliation and Reporting procedures, At will employment, Equal Pay, Employee Monitoring and Privacy. (15 pts)