AB203 HR Management

EEO and OSH

~ Unit 2 ~

AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar

~ Agenda ~

• U.S. Federal Government •Three Branches’ Involvement

•EEO•Definition•Major Laws and Regulations

•OSH•Definition

•Government’s Role

•Businesses’ Role

•What does it all mean?

•Case study Assignment

Unit 2 topics…

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U.S. Federal Government Limits:

• Include prevention of Discrimination and protection of Health & safety

• Regulations benefit both employees and organizations

• All three branches involved

AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar

Three Branches:

• Legislative – Two houses of Congress

• Executive – Agencies the President oversees– EEOC– OSHA

• Judicial – Federal court system

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

• All individuals have equal chance for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin

• Efforts include constitutional amendments, legislation, executive orders, as well as judicial interpretation

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• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• Civil Rights Acts (CRAs)

• Equal Pay Act

• Title VII of CRA

• Age Discrimination in Employment Act

• Rehabilitation Act

• Pregnancy Discrimination Act

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Executive orders 11246 and 11478

• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

Major EEO Laws & Regulations:

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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH)•Authorizes Federal Gov’t to establish and enforce occupational safety and health standards for all places of employment engaging in interstate commerce

•Divides enforcement between Dept. of Labor and Dept. of Health

•General Duty Clause

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Government’s Role in EEO and OSH:•EEO – Executive branch

•EEOC

•OFCCP

•OSH – Executive branch

•Dept. of Labor- OSHA

•Dept. of Health- NIOSH

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Businesses’ Role in EEO and OSH:•EEO – HR is key

•Avoiding Discrimination•Providing Reasonable Accommodation•Preventing Sexual Harassment•Valuing Diversity

•OSH – All mgmt. shares responsibility

•Identifying & Communicating Job Hazards•Reinforcing Safe Practices•Promoting Safety Internationally

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What does this mean to HR rep?•Stay informed of fed. & state laws/regulations•Develop proactive company policies•Identify potential issues•Maintain employee records, database•Train supervisors/managers/employees•Communicate Company rules, policies, guidelines•Work with mgmt and federal/state reps on compliance

What does this mean to supervisor/manager?•Stay informed of company rules, policies, guidelines•Take proactive enforcement measures •Communicate policies to employees•Monitor employees and work area for compliance•Notify HR (or others) when breaches or violations•Work with employees and HR on compliance

What does this mean to employee?•Stay informed of company rules, policies, guidelines•Keep communication channels open with boss and HR•Work with boss and HR rep on compliance

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Case study assignment:

EMC Confronts Harassment Charges

1. Issues

- Sex Discrimination- Sexual Harassment

2. Continue as is or not?

3. HRM – Two avoidance actions

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Have a nice night!