Explain the difference between employee relations and labor relations. Review the case below and discuss how you would respond to the questions based on a labor relations and employee relations perspective.

Case: A correctional officer has been discovered sleeping on his post. He was so sound asleep that a manager was able to unhook the officer's keys from a loop on his belt. A photograph was taken of the employee sleeping with his feet up on his desk, his head back with eyes closed, and the manager standing over him holding the keys.

What action would you take to address the behavior or performance issue(s)?

Is there anything in the case that might raise concerns about the action(s) you might take?

What difference does a union bring to the workplace?

answer everything in bold