Key Attributes of Inclusive Leaders
An inclusive leader supports staff development; demonstrates confidence; holds employees accountable; sets personal interest aside; seeks contribution from others; learns from criticism; admits mistakes.
Category Human Resources Organization
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (1938)
The FLSA is one of a handful of federal laws that establish the foundation for employee treatment. It is a major influence on how people are paid, in the employment of young people, and in how records are to be…
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) (1988)
This was the first attempt by Congress to involve local communities early in the private sector’s downsizing process. It also prevented employers from just shutting the door and walking away without any worker benefits. It applies to all employers with…
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (1993)
In general, the Family and Medical Leave Act sets in place new benefits for some employees in the country. If their employer has 50 or more people on the payroll, then they are required to permit FMLA leave of absence…
Definition of Situational Leadership
Situational Leadership is rooted in adaptability. To Remain effective, a leader’s style must adapt with the situation. Depending on the circumstances and the maturity and ability of the team, a leader may lead by ddirecting, engaging, collaborating, or delegating.
Definition of Participative Leadership
Participative leadership allows all employees to be more informed and involved in the operations of the organization. This can be achieved by supporting them when they make mistakes, treating them with consideration and respect, inviting them to recommend innovative ideas…
Four Elements of People Management
Four Elements of People Management Directing involves limited flexibility for the employee and is characterized by defnining, planning, teaching, and monitoring. Coaching involves supportive direction characterized by raise, encouragement, prioritizinf, and feedback. Supporting invovlves even less specific direction and is…
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
“It is quite true that man lives by bread alone — when there is no bread. But what happens to man’s desires when there is plenty of bread and when his belly is chronically filled? At once other (and “higher”)…
Locke’s Goal-Setting Theory
Locke’s Goal-Setting Theory It states that specific and challenging goals along with appropriate feedback contribute to higher and better task performance.
Taylor’s Scientific Management
F. Taylor concluded that employees will change their behaviors when they know they are being observed. Taylorism – 4 Principles of Scientific Management Select methods based on science, not “rule of thumb.” Rather than allowing each individual worker the freedom to…
Hackman and Oldman’s Job Characteristic Model
Hackman and Oldman’s Job Characteristic Model Hackman and Oldman found that the following job characteristics affect job performance and satisfaction: task identity, task significance, skill variety, autonomy, and feedback. Task identity is when employees can see how their roles affect…
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Enforcement
FLSA – Enforcement Provisions of the FLSA are enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. With offices around the country, this agency is able to interact with employees on complaints and follow up with employers by…
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (1996)
This law ensures that individuals who leave or lose their jobs can obtain health coverage even if they or someone in their family has a serious illness or injury or is pregnant. It also provides privacy requirements related to medical…
The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) (1986)
This is the first law to require new employees to prove both their identity and their right to work in this country. Regulations implementing this law created Form I-9, which must be completed by each new employee and the employer.…
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (1952)
The INA is the first law that pulled together all of the issues associated with immigration and is considered the foundation on which all following immigration laws have been built. It addresses employment eligibility and employment verification. It defines the…
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Overtime Computation
FLSA – Overtime Computation Overtime is required at a rate of 1.5 times the normal pay rate for all hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. An employer may designate that their workweek begins at a given day and…
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (1959)
Also called the Landrum-Griffin Act, this law outlines procedures for redressing internal union problems, protects the rights of union members from corrupt or discriminatory labor unions, and applies to all labor organizations. Specific requirements include the following: • Unions must…
The Labor-Management Relations Act (LMRA) (1947)
LMRA Also called the Taft-Hartley Act, this is the first national legislation that placed controls on unions. It prohibits unfair labor practices by unions and outlaws closed shops, where union membership is required in order to get and keep a…
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (2000)
This law modifies the Occupational Safety and Health Act by introducing a new group of requirements in the medical community. Sharps, as they are called, are needles, puncture devices, knives, scalpels, and other tools that can harm either the person…
Occupational Safety and Health Act Enforcement
OSHA inspections may include the following: • On-site visits that are conducted without advance notice Inspectors can just walk into a place of employment and request that you permit an inspection. You don’t have to agree unless the inspector has…