NLRB Decision & Order: Graphic Communications Conference/International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union No. 735‒S and Bemis Company, Inc. Case 04‒CB‒215127 (June 5, 2020), 369 NLRB No. 97 “We find that Stasko engaged in protected activity when he participated in the…
Major activities involved with succession planning include: Determine what the requirements are for the key position and create profiles that outline responsibilities. The experience, education, career progress, and future career interests of managerial candidates should also be reviewed; The performance…
Labor unions can be divided into three levels: Local Unions National or Internation unions. The business representative performs a critical role in contract negotiations, grievance proceedings, and managing union headquarters. The union steward represents member interests and relations with a…
These steps should be taken in conducting a layoff: Select employees for layoff using seniority, performance, job classification, location, or skill. Ensure selected employees do not affect a protected class to avoid adverse or disparate impact. Review compliance with federal…
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) identifies five types of employer practices that should be considered unfair labor practices. It is unfair for an employer to interfere in the activities of a union or prevent employees from taking any action…
Unfair Labor Practices are prohibited actions by law or the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling taken by either the union or management. First, charges of unfair labor practices must be filed within six months of the alleged practice and…
Attrition or restrictive hiring is the act of reducing the workforce by not replacing individuals who leave an organization. Only essential positions are filled. Attrition is used to avoid layoffs. A hard freeze means that all open positions will remain…
HR planning systems should support an organization’s business plan. Businesses must have a precise blend of knowledge, skills, and abilities among employees. HR Planning can be separated into three forecasting periods: Short-range planning involves projecting workforce staffing requirements. Middle-range planning…
Intergroup conflict refers to a clash between two or more teams, groups, or departments. This occurs when there are expressions of hostility or intentional interference with the opposing group’s activities. Causes of Intergroup conflict: competition for resources; opposing viewpoints; lack…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded in 1919 to address working conditions. A part of the United Nations, the ILO is comprised of 187 member states. Its mission is to promote decent working conditions that include eliminating child labor,…