With the advent of technology like email and video conferencing, the world has become very small. Global companies are not a new thing, but their employees' ability to converse and interact has increased a thousandfold. And that's a great thing! It also means that HR departments are getting more and more experience working within the labor laws and regulations of other countries and cultures.

Discussion Prompt

As an HR manager for a company that operates in global markets, you are being charged with arranging a contract employee in Jamaica. This person will perform landlord services for a couple of buildings your company owns in Jamaica. Review a few online sources about Jamaica's labor law and determine a list of things that you need to address when contracting with this employee.