Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

CDR Exam > III D Human resources (laws, unions, discipline) > Flashcards

III D Human resources (laws, unions, discipline) Flashcards

(101 cards)

Start Studying
0
Q

what is unemployment compensation?

A

insurance against loss of income**; must be unemployed for a specific period of time, able and willing to work, unemployed through no fault of their own

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

2 STATE-run laws that govern employment/labor/etc.**

A

unemployment compensation & Workman’s compensation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

who runs unemployment compensation?***

A

STATE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Workman’s compensation is covered by?***

A

STATE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what is Workman’s compensation?

A

insurance covering employers LIABILITY for the costs of any ACCIDENT incurred by an employee in connection with their job

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Workman’s compensation - what should be done to prevent using this?

A

safe place to work, competent supervision, instructions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

National Labor Relations Act is AKA**

A

Wagner Act

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

the National Labor Relations Act/Wagner Act does what?**

A

PRO-LABOR: guaranteed right to ORGANIZE and JOIN LABOR UNIONS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what did the National Labor Relations Act/Wagner Act create?**

A

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what does the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) do?**

A

listens to CLAIMS of “UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Taft Hartley Labor Act-Labor Management Relations Act - what did it do?**

A

PRO-MANAGEMENT: specified UNFAIR PRACTICES of the UNION

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

National Labor Relations Act/Wagner Act
VS.
Taft Hartley Labor Act- Labor Management Relations Act
**

A
  • National Labor Relations Act/Wagner Act = PRO-LABOR/UNIONS

- Taft Hartley Labor Act- Labor Management Relations Act = PRO-MANAGEMENT, specified unfair practices of the union

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Landrum-Griffin, Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act

A

regulates internal union affairs, bill of rights for union members

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Civil Rights Act- what does it do?***

A

prevents discrimination on basis of race, color, national origin; prohibits SEXUAL HARASSMENT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Civil Rights Act is overseen by whom?***

A

EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

what is the Equal Employment Opportunity Act?

A

prevents discrimination IN EMPLOYMENT based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation; also overseen by EEOC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Fair Labor Standards Act is AKA***

A

Minimum Wage or Wage Hour Law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Fair Labor Standards Act- what does it cover?**

A

1) MINIMUM WAGE
2) OVERTIME
3) EQUAL PAY (Equal Pay Act)
4) DONATED TIME, compensable
5) child labor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

overtime - what has to be paid?

A

time and one-hald

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act?***

A

Equal Pay Act - no discrimination on basis of sex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

what is donated (tolerated) time?**

A

compensable, must be paid (ex: if allowed, and a worker comes in 30 min before shift, must be paid)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

what occupations are EXEMPT from minimum wage and overtime requirements?*****

A

1) executive
2) administrative
3) professional
4) outside salespersons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

where is the minimum wage listed?

A

Bureau of Labor Standard

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

A

prevents discrimination due to age

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Family and Medical Leave Act- what is it?****
up to 12 workweeks of UNPAID, JOB-PROTECTED leave during any 12 months (for birth or adoption, care for family member, medical leave)
25
Family and Medical Leave Act- when you return, what are you guaranteed?***
an EQUAL job, but NOT the SAME job!
26
Americans with Disabilities Act- what does it do?***
provide REASONABLE accommodations, FLASHING ALARM LIGHTS, ramps, lower shelves/phones, aisle and door measurements
27
Americans with Disabilities Act- aisle width?
36"
28
Americans with Disabilities Act- door width?
32"
29
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act- what is it?***
allows employees to TRANSFER COVERAGE of an EXISTING ILLNESS to a NEW employer's insurance plan
30
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
places limitations on persons who remain in the US longer than permitted by their visa and/or who violate their nonimmigrant status
31
job analysis***
studies ALL ASPECTS of a job; conducted FIRST to collect info for job description
32
job description***
reflects required SKILLS and RESPONSIBILITES
33
when is a job DESCRIPTION used?***
matches employees to job, orientation and training, employee appraisal
34
job specification***
duties involved, conditions, QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience)
35
when is a job SPECIFICATION used?***
HIRING, selection and placement of employees (NOT in training)
36
job specification- is it detailed?****
does NOT have detailed information on what to do or time involved
37
work schedule***
hour by hour, tasks and TIME; used in TRAINING
38
job breakdown***
what to do and how to do it, NO TIME LIMITS; used in TRAINING
39
job enlargement***
more similar tasks to alleviate boredom
40
job enrichment***
upgrades job by ADDING MOTIVATING FACTORS (remember: Maslow and Herzberg motivator)
41
job description vs. specification****
- description: skills/responsibilities; used in orientation and training, employee appraisal - specification: qualifications; used in hiring (NOT training), no detailed info for what to do or time involved
42
work schedule vs. job breakdown
- work schedule = hour by hour, TIME - job breakdown = what to do and how to do it, NO TIME LIMITS * *BOTH used in training!
43
job enlargement vs. job enrichment***
- enlargement = more similar tasks | - enrichment = ADDING motivating factors i.e. advanced training
44
what is recruiting?
locating most qualified person for the job
45
Fair Employment Practice Law***
makes it ILLEGAL to ask about RACE, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, MARITAL STATUS; (think: can only ask things relevant to "can you do the job while you're here?")
46
Fair Employment Practice Law- what 2 things can you ask in relation to age or origin?****
1) have you worked here under a different name? | 2) are you of the legal working age? (but not specific # of age)
47
structured (directed) interview***
uses CHECKLIST, gives SAME INFORMATION on all candidates, minimizes personal biases
48
unstructured (non-directed) interview***
PARTICIPATION from application, no definite checklist, open-ended questions ("tell me about your last job")
49
unstructured (non-directed) interview used for what types of positions?***
sales, counseling, management
50
what is a promotion? vs. transfer?
- promotion = to a job with higher pay, status, performance needs - transfer = different job but same level, same pay/requirements
51
benefits of a transfer?
placement of employees where need for services are greater or in jobs they prefer
52
what is separation?****
voluntary or involuntary TERMINATION of an employee
53
what is a salary? vs. wages?***
- salary = MANAGERIAL and PROFESSIONAL personnel | - wages = HOURLY earnings of employees covered by Fair Labor Standards Act
54
what are statutory benefits?****
payment REQUIRED BY LAW*** to ensure income in event of unemployment, injury, or death (ex: Workman's comp)
55
what are compensatory benefits? vs. supplementary benefits? vs. statutory benefits?***
- compensatory = benefits or pay for time not worked - supplementary = life/health insurance - statutory = required by law for unemployment/injury/death
56
what is unionization?
a means of collective bargaining
57
union shop****
must join union AFTER being hired
58
open shop***
can JOIN UNION OR NOT
59
closed shop***
must be a member of a union BEFORE HIRE
60
what types of shops are illegal in public (government) employment?***
union (must join after hire) & closed (must join before hire)
61
agency shop***
all workers must pay AGENCY FEE, NOT REQUIRED to JOIN union
62
FYI: in Qs dealing with unions....need to define the type of shop in order to answer the question; if they don't define the type of shop, answer is NO -->
--->
63
can unions force employees to join?
no- unless a legal union shop (shop in which employee must join after hire) exists
64
can unions pressure employers to make employees join?
nope, also cannot discriminate against those who do not join
65
can unions refuse to bargain collectively with an employer?
no
66
can employers ask unions about their activities?
no! also cannot interfere with their formation or threaten employees
67
can employers not hire a union member if he has filed charges against the company?
NO- cannot discriminate in hiring or tenure b/c of union activity or b/c they have filed charges
68
can employers refuse to bargain?
NO- cannot interfere with right to bargain collectively
69
can employees strike?
yes- for better working conditions
70
if a union is not recognized by management, may an employee join?
yes! can join whether or not it is recognized
71
can employees join together to bargain as a group or must they bargain individually?
can bargain as a group
72
who is a union steward?***
EMPLOYEE who represents fellow employees as the union representative; DOES NOT GET EXTRA PAY for serving
73
what is collective bargaining?
one person represents a group of people to bargain with the employer
74
steps in order of collective bargaining****
BMA: bargain, mediate, arbitrate: 1) bargaining between steward and management 2) if that fails, mediation...neutral person used, decision NOT binding 3) if that fails, arbitration...have a hearing, decision usually BINDING and FINAL step in bargaining
75
what is an injunction?
COURT ORDER to prevent someone from doing something
76
before a change in policy can be made, how much of the union must be in favor of the change?
50% + 1
77
how are grievances settled if non-unionized?****
INFORMALLY by employee and supervisor
78
how are grievances settled if unionized?****
CONTRACT STATES A WRITTEN FORMAL grievance procedure
79
what is disciplinary action?
steps taken to CORRECT UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIOR
80
steps of disciplinary action in order***
1) oral warning 2) written warning 3) suspension 4) dismissal
81
what is an oral warning? is it placed in the employee's record?
discuss the nature of problem and corrective actions; yes placed, but only temporary in record
82
what is a written warning? is it placed in the employee's record?
repeat violation or as first action if warranted; permanent in employee record
83
what is a suspension? is it placed in the employee's record?
forced leave of absence without pay; permanent record
84
what is the goal of discipline?*****
CORRECT behavior and SAVE the employee!
85
what is the first step in discipline?****
ASSESS the problem or current problem --> will lead to the solution
86
in regards to the employee, what do you need to do before you discipline?
be sure employee is AWARE OF SEVERITY of the problem and organization's standards + if the employee was PROPERLY TRAINED
87
where should corrective discipline be done?***
IN PRIVATE
88
what should you compare employee performance to?***
DEPARTMENT STANDARDS, not to another employee
89
how can you reprimand constructively?
show employee how to improve performance
90
what is the best use of an employee evaluation?**
improve performance by providing FEEDBACK
91
what are criteria in performance evaluations?
dimensions against which an employee's behavior is measured
92
merit rating (performance eval.)
scales with assigned point values
93
checklist (performance eval.)
rater records performance, does not rate it (no #s, just yes or no)
94
critical incident (performance eval.)
records incidents of + and - behavior
95
self-assessment (performance eval.)
employee can become more involved and committed
96
what are obstacles to effective appraisals?******
1) halo effect 2) leniency of error 3) error of central tendency
97
obstacle to effective appraisal: halo effect***
judge on most noticeable POSITIVE TRAIT
98
obstacle to effective appraisal: leniency of error***
RATE EVERYONE HIGHER than they deserve
99
obstacle to effective appraisal: error of central tendency***
rate everyone as AVERAGE
100
what is organizational culture?
shared philosophy, beliefs, expectations, and attitudes that hold an organization together

CDR Exam (34 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions