Week 004 - Case Study #1 Title: Navigating Employee Relations: Balancing Rights, Protection, and Dispute Resolution Objective: To provide students with a situational case study on how to navigate complex employee relations issues, including protecting employee rights, representing employees in disputes, and negotiating effective solutions to workplace conflicts. Scenario:You are the HR manager of a large retail company, which operates across multiple locations in the US. One of your top-performing store managers, Sarah, has been accused of discriminatory behavior by several of her employees. The accusations include making derogatory comments about their race and gender, and treating them unfairly in terms of work assignments and promotion opportunities. Your task is to manage the employee relations issues raised by the employees and to develop a plan that balances the rights and protection of employees with the need for effective representation, dispute resolution, and negotiation. You will need to work closely with the company's legal counsel, Sarah's manager, and the employees involved to ensure that the plan is comprehensive and effective. Case Study Questions: 1. What are the key employee relations issues facing the company in this scenario? How have these issues impacted the workplace culture and employee morale? 2. How can the company balance the rights and protection of employees with the need for effective representation, dispute resolution, and negotiation when addre