Quiz 5 Flashcards
statutory right examples
protection from discrimination, safe working conditions, right to union representation
contractual rights
based on a contract
contractual rights examples
employment or union contract, due process, implied contract
other rights
right to ethical treatment, limited right to privacy, limited right to free speech
management rights
right to run the business and retain profits, right to direct workforce, employment-at-will
psychological contract
expectation that individuals have that they will be treated fairly at work
progressive discipline
verbal warning, written warning, suspension, discharge
positive discipline
employees play an active role in changing behavior, emphasis on change, and focus on learning from mistakes
union
independent organization that represents employees’ interests & deals with issues such as wages, work hours, and working conditions
employees join unions when they:
are dissatisfied with an aspect of their job
feel they lack influence with mgmt
see unionization as a solution
wagner act
1935, National Labor Relations Board
types of union avoidance
union substitution and union suppression
collective bargaining
must be done in good faith where both sides develop and present proposals
bargaining types
distributive (win-lose), integrative (win-win)
OSHA
occupational safety and health administration
OSHA responsibilities
develops occupational standards, workplace inspections, citations and penalties, issues fines, and offers free consultation
testing for HIV/AIDS regulations
test must be after job offer is made, results must be confidential, and usually some occupational need for knowing. must also provide accommodations
types of workplace violence
harassment, threats, assault
what are CTDs?
cumulative trauma disorders; repetitive stress disorders that costs employers billions a year
how can you help relieve CTDs or make them less likely to occur?
giving breaks, changing job design if necessary
who should be involved in a safety committee?
people from all departments in company
what can burnout cause?
emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment
occupational noise exposure standard
employees are entitled to hearing protection for continuous noise over 80 decibels
statutory right
protected by law
