Constitutional Rights Paper
Operating a business requires many rules, policies and procedures to ensure that the employees are performing their jobs properly and working towards a common goal. In addition to a company's specific policies, any company operating in the United States must also abide by the U. S. Constitution. The United States Constitution is the foundation of our nation and all citizens have specific rights that cannot be violated. The most common of these rights are the first 10 amendments known as, the "Bill of Rights". The U.S. Constitution provides minimum protection for people in all 50 states while each state has its own Constitution that may provide for additional rights and freedoms. A state Constitution may not take away any rights granted by the U.S. Constitution, it may only add additional protections or freedoms for its citizens. Operating a business can be difficult when balancing employees' constitutional rights with the business needs of the company. Every company must ensure that it provides fair and equal treatment of all its employees regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic. Companies must also provide reasonable accommodations for handicapped employees as well. If a company fails to provide protection under these areas certain legal or civil action could take place costing a company millions of dollars, or even cause the business to be shut down.
Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer that has two production facilities in the United States. One is in Pontiac, Michigan and the other in Albany, Georgia. A third facility is located in Hang ...