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?