the workers in the industry (Singh & Kumar‚ 2011: 3). According to Weeratunga (2003:5) "Industrial Relations or Labor Relations‚ the terms used interchangeably‚ can be viewed as the interaction between the various interested parties involved in employment. The employer and the employee are obvious parties. The state‚ in ensuring a level playing field for both sides‚ provides the legal framework within which such relations may take place". In industrial relations‚ workers are generally represented
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Employment Discrimination Issues LAW/531 July 11‚ 2011 Employment Discrimination Issues According to Cheeseman‚ 2010‚ “prior to the passage of major federal antidiscrimination laws in the 1960’s‚ much discrimination in employment existed in this country. In the 1960’s congress enacted several major statutes that outlawed employment discrimination against members of certain classes. These federal laws were instrumental to providing equal opportunity in employment in this country
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aspects of employment covered by law: Minimum wage Hours worked Discrimination Health and safety Holiday entitlements Redundancy and dismissal Training Disciplinary procedures Union rights and consultation Maternity leave 1.2 Below is a list of the main features of current employment legislation Employment Act 1996 Equalities and Discrimination laws Employment Act 2008 Health and safety legislation at work Act 1974 1.3 Why do legislation relating to employment exists?
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workplace Planning for emergencies You should raise an emergency alarm if you notice a fire. You should immediately raise the alarm by breaking the glass of the nearest fire alarm. The alarm will ring a continuous bell with a flashing red light. Ensure that the fire and rescues services have been called. Employees should take the following actions: Follow company procedures as per your induction Sound the alarm Tell a member of staff/authority Evacuate everyone via the escape route
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The new Employment Rights Act 2012 has imposed several additional duties on employers‚ once proclaimed will affect the present labour laws in Barbados. The Employment Right Act 2012 clearly gives more rights to the employees and has several implications for employers whether party to the private or public sector. The Act was passed in Barbados Parliament in May 2012; it marks a fundamental change in the employee and employer relationship. The Act establishes a tribunal called the Employment Rights
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Evolving Workplace Relations Introduction There has been a great challenge faced by business organization today: a shift in employment relationship. Today employees are savvy‚ confident‚ upbeat‚ open minded‚ creative and independent and therefore tend to be more challenging to manage. There is a demand for greater work/life balance‚ workforce flexibility and good management of workforce diversity. Definition ‘Globalisation and the changing workforce have produced two contrasting changes
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Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health‚ social care or children and young people’s settings. 1.1. The main aspects of employment covered by law include: • Minimum wage • Hours worked • Discrimination • Health and safety • Holiday entitlements • Redundancy and dismissal • Training • Disciplinary procedures • Sick pay
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current employment law. Identify three different sources of information you could use to enable you to do this. (3 marks) Three different sources of information I could use to enable me to update the staff handbook would be: The current handbook in place at the company Up to date health and safety requirements Any changes that have been made in the law since the last handbook was written Once you have identified a reliable source of information: Aii) a) List three aspects of employment covered
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Pre-Employment Psychological Testing and Psychological Services for Agency Personnel CRM 419: Police Organization and Administration Mr. Pike October 8‚ 2013 Pre-Employment Psychological Testing and Psychological Services for Agency Personnel Introduction For many years‚ law enforcement agencies have tried to capitalize on the worth of the officers that are hired. They attempt to do this through the use of psychological testing. All officers that may be hired have to undergo some type of
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Effective Organizations (Organization Development) ________________________________________ Reducing the number of management levels can improve the speed and accuracy of communication. Organizations that have many levels of management process information slowly. Plus the information gets filtered along the way‚ often for political reasons which can conflict with the overall good of the organization. Processing information quickly and accurately‚ then acting upon what is learned‚ is critical
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