MG420 DLF Labor Relations Research Assignment Professor Stephen Fant 1. Define and discuss the term “collective bargaining.” Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] a current web-based news item/magazine article about a real life example of a collective bargaining action. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of the article you've provided along with your critical comments about that article. Support your findings with referenced research. (5 points)
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Abstract This paper addresses financial analysis standards legislated in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). The focus will be on how the legislation enhanced the role of auditing and auditing firms, the impact of whistleblower legislation, and the recent Supreme Court decision. The paper attempts to show that though there continues to be opposition to SOX’s financial reform legislation, there is a case to be made in support of SOX. The research relies on historical
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raising fuel and oil prices, obtain capital investments and increase their corporate social responsibilities to gain more stakeholders. But whether it is financially sound for investing has yet to be determined. Chevron has been struggling from an OSHA settlement agreement in 1991, legal issues from 2011 from numerous oil spills, rising fuel and environmental hazards costs, refinery losses, and a recent strike
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Utiliscan Case Analysis Webster University Utiliscan is a small company that employees 250 employees that has been experiencing a growth rate with challenges recruiting experienced skilled employees. Paul the current HR director of Plastec uses to work for Utiliscan but left the company for better opportunities. Before he left the company Paul conducted an employee survey that the shared with the top executives of the company. Paul’s survey outlined several crucial areas that need to
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Microsoft Dynamics™ GP Human Resources Sample Reports Copyright Copyright © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), or for any purpose, without the express
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US Department of Labor ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics * ------------------------------------------------- Latest Releases » * * ------------------------------------------------- Major Economic Indicators » * njuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities FONT SIZE: PRINT: IIF Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities * IIF Homepage * IIF Overview * IIF FAQ * Contact IIF SHARE
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Critical Thinking Essay Introduction Worker compensation disputes occur commonly in all private or government owned companies. Employees in all states and employees under federal government are completely covered by either federal compensation laws or the states’ compensation laws. States have their own policies regarding reimbursement when workers become injured and/or disabled. According to New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development (1996), a worker’s compensation is a “no
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Karen Gambrel Homework week 4 Risk Management 1. How does OSHA protect health care employees? OSHA protects health care employees by making sure that the employers inform employees of all potential dangers under the right to know policy. OSHA prevents accidents from happening. That is why they are strict and walk around in the work environment to prevent “occupational injury.” 2. What should be included in a waste management plan? All health care organizations, whether a hospital, ambulatory
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For many years now SeaWorld has provided people with an opportunity to see many sea creatures and Killer Whales perform. These creatures have been trained over the years to perform various times throughout the day. Sea World, however, took these killer whales (orcas) away from their families and home. Throughout the years this has caused damage to the orcas causing rebellion and other forms of defiance. There have been many incidents following the rebellion of these orcas and yet nothing is done
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Chapter 23 Employment and Immigration Law • EMPLOYMENT AT WILL Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason (unless doing so would violate provisions of an employment contract) o Exceptions: Contract theory- implied employment contract Tort theory- emotional distress, defamation Public policy- whistleblowing o Wrongful discharge- violation of an employment contract/statute protecting employees • WAGE/HOUR LAWS Fair labor standards act- minimum
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