Legislation of Management and Unions Labor unions have been a staple in many different industries. The purpose of a union is to organize workers‚ to act cooperatively together‚ requesting to promote and protect their mutual interests through collective bargaining. With the rise of unions across the United States came pieces of legislation to help define the rights of management and the members of the labor unions. There are three pieces of legislation that have played an important role in defining
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DISCHARGED FOR FACEBOOK COMMENTS CASE 8-1 P.377 LABOR RELATIONS The National Labor Relations Board’s most recent decision demonstrates that not all employee social media posts are protected by the National Labor Relations Act. Questions remain‚ however‚ about the extent to which employees can be disciplined over social media activity We can expect the NLRB to continue to address the topic of employee rights as they relate to social media. Employers should review their employee handbooks and employment
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Labour relations Labour relations refers to the relations between employers and employees. They are affected by certain factors‚ including labour organizations‚ collective bargaining‚ labour market‚ government policy‚ the structure of the economy‚ labour law and technological change. Since industrial relations are regularly connected with unions‚ it is noteworthy that in Canada‚ until the 1970s‚ a greater part of unions and union members belonged to American-based craft and industrial unions. According
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Interpreting labor and employment laws‚ as well as court decisions‚ can be a tedious task at best. The laws set in place are constantly changing and use language that is not easily deciphered by the average working American. The United States Labor laws cover the binding legal connection between the employers‚ their employees and the employee labor unions. Within the borders of the United States; it is generally know that employers and labor unions do not see eye to eye on
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contract. If an agent attempts an unauthorized act on behalf of the principal‚ the principal may either ignore or ratify the act. Ratification may be expressed in words or conduct and requires three conditions—that the agent purported to act on behalf of the identified principal‚ that the principal must have been capable of authorizing the act when it occurred and when it was ratified‚ and that the principal have full awareness of all material facts. Once an act is ratified‚ it is in effect as if originally
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Describe types of acceptable performace of a contract. Strict Performance Substantial Performance What are the Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Acts? Sherman Act of 1890 - first national law to regulate competition. Clayton Act of 1914 clarified the Sherman Act. What are the key provisions of the Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Acts?
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compulsory union membership as a condition of employment under: a. Wagner Act b. Railway Labor Act c. Taft-Hartley Act d. Landrum-Griffin Act Answer: __c___ 3. The requirements for federal contractors to take steps to ensure a drug-free workplace is found in: a. the Occupational Safety and Health Act. b. the Drug-Free Workplace Act. c. Executive Order 11246. d. the Toxic Substances Control Act. Answer: ___b__ 4. The : a. self-selection b. assess core skills
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency with the power to safeguard employees’ rights to organize and to determine whether to have unions as their bargaining representative. The NLRB also acts to prevent and remedy unfair labor practices committed by private sector employers and unions. The NLRB protects the rights of most private-sector employees to join together‚ with or without a union‚ to improve their wages and working conditions. If you believe your rights
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questions: 1. what‚ if any violation of the law did Apollo Corporation commit? 2. What may be the arguments that Jean Lipski and Bob Thomas use to defend their cases? The case study will also briefly list things mangers should not do to commit unfair labor practices. Review/Analysis of the Case Apollo Corporation is a company that makes component parts for the communication industry. Bob Thomas a Plant Maintenance engineer worked for the company for nineteen years. During the previous five years
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stocks For non-stock corp – to admit members To acquire and convey property To acquire shares or securities To enter into mergers and consolidations with other corporations To contribute to charity To establish pension‚ retirement and other plans To act as a guarantor Section 37 – Power to extend or shorten corporate term Section 38 – Power to increase or decrease authorized capital stock; incur‚ create or increase bonded indebtedness 4. Section 39 – Power to deny pre-emptive right 5. Section 40 –
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