Bias in Performance Appraisal and Legal Aspects of Staffing

Please answer the two SEPERATE discussions posts below.  Each post must be 200 words in lenght and reference 2 sources.  

DISCUSSION 1

1. Legal Aspects of StaffingSelect one of the laws listed below and explain how it has changed the staffing process.  Also select one governmental activity from the second list and explain how it influences staffing. Respond substantively to two other learners. Laws to choose from in answering the discussion question:
   1. employment-at-will
   2. Fair Labor Standards Act
   3. The Civil Rights Act of 1964
   4. EEOC Regulations concerning sexual harassment
   5. Age Discrimination in Employment Act
   6. Americans with Disabilities Act
   7. Family and Medical Leave Act

   Governmental activities to choose from in answering the discussion question:

   1. Social Security premiums
   2. Social Security disability insurance
   3. Unemployment insurance
   4. Federal income tax
   Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length.  Two sources must be cited.   Please use a reference of your choice AND the following source: Baack, D., Reilly, M., & Minnick, C., & (2014). The five functions of effective management (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. This text is a Constellation™ course digital materials (CDM) title.  

Discussion 2

1. Bias in Performance Appraisal The main problem with performance appraisal programs is supervisory bias when making judgments. How can a company attempt to identify and reduce appraisal bias? Respond substantively to two other learners.

Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length.  Two sources must be cited.   Please use a reference of your choice AND the following source: Baack, D., Reilly, M., & Minnick, C., & (2014). The five functions of effective management (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. This text is a Constellation™ course digital materials (CDM) title.