...with federal laws, state laws and international laws. These laws cover health, safety and legislations applicable to where organizations are located. State laws and local governments have their own employment related laws which cover a wider range than federal laws. Federal laws cover a full scope of employment and sets standards for wages, hours, safety, health benefits, retirement, workers compensation and working conditions. Human resource management is tasked with making sure organizations comply with these laws. During the 1930’s the general focus of the human resource department was to ensure that employees’ skills were efficient and to keep payroll records. Human resource departments quickly evolved into becoming responsible for a wide range of tasks that include several types of laws. Human resource focuses on employee related regulations that the Department of Labor administers and enforces. Therefore the human resource department is greatly influenced by these laws and many times litigations regarding laws outweigh common sense and compassion. Laws and court rulings play a major role in the human resource department. Common sense and compassion in the workplace has been replaced by litigations because there are so many laws and regulations. Human resource litigations are legal issues that arise in the work place. The department of labor helps to insure that working conditions are good for employees and they carry out the mission of the department of labor by helping...
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...bottling operations they are usually separate legal businesses. In many cases these businesses operate under a different set of rules and laws. Many depend strictly on the Coca-Cola brand but some produce other items as well. In Zambia, for example, the Zambian Breweries is a subsidiary of SAB Miller. The brewery is the only bottler of Coca-Cola in that country and of course they also bottle beer. In Atlanta, the operation is responsible for taking care of the business portion of the brand and overall marketing, and product development. Effect of Trade Practices and Agreements North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) lays out a plan to reshape the rules of trade among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (Perreault, 2011). Legislation affecting business around the world has increased steadily over the years. The United States has many laws covering issues such as competition, fair trade practices, environmental protection, product safety, truth in advertising, consumer privacy, packaging and labeling, pricing, and other important areas. (Armstrong, 2011). Americans often make the mistake of comparing foreign labor practices with accepted American ideas and customs. Political and legal issues can cause social concerns since other countries operate in a manner that supports them internally, India for instance, abides by rules and laws that are not...
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...1.0 Introduction Puma is one of the famous sports brand, the brand’s history can backward to World War Ι, Herzogenaurach Germany, 1948 by Rudolf Dassler. The major products covered almost all sport items, such as sport shoes, wears, and other sports equipment. The brand PUMA is the leader of football shoes. Puma is Olympic sponsors and partner of World formula championship tournament. Today the group has more than 9,500 employees and distributes its products more than 120 countries. Group holds three major sport brands, which are PUMA, COBRA, and Tretorn in sport industry market.(Puma, 2013). Business process outsourcing (BPO) is the key issue of today’s multinational corporation (MNC), which is considered as high chance to find out more opportunities and reduce cost. The main advantage of Business process outsourcing is that, which makes firms more flexibility, in one hand, which can help MNCs to reduce the fixed cost, as transferring into variable cost. In another hand, BPO is considered to be a good way to focus on firm’s core competencies. In addition, this process also may increase the speed of business processes. Based on these factors, BPO may help MNCs grow faster without the huge capital requested. At the same time, this process also brings limitations for MNCs, such as the higher risk level, which could be caused by both privately or structure of firm. Risks and treats of outsourcing must therefore be managed, to achieve any benefits. 2.0 Investment Market...
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...Introduction Right-to-Work Laws first appeared in a significant number of states after Congress enacted the 1935 National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, and they remain on the books in roughly twenty two states today. The right these laws enshrine is the nineteenth-century liberal individualist conception of freedom of contract between employer and employee. They protect the individual worker's freedom to refuse to join or to help support a union, including one chosen by fellow employees as their bargaining representative. Thus, from the perspective animating the Wagner Act, they aim to undercut collective labor agreements. More specifically, right-to-work laws are aimed against union security provisions in collective labor contracts. Such provisions may require that the employer hire only union members, ensuring a so-called "closed shop," or they may require that newly hired workers join the union within a certain period. Or union security provisions may not require union membership: they may only demand that employees contribute their share to the union's costs of bargaining on workers' behalf. Also, they may provide that the employer shall deduct union dues or fees from workers' pay checks. State right-to-work laws typically outlaw all such arrangements. Most of the 22 states that have Right to Work laws adopted them in the 1940’s and 1950’s after the passage of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947. (Encyclopedia, 2005) The right-to-work law gives workers a choice...
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...Kennedy Tank and Manufacturing vs The State of Indiana vs National Average Robert C. Owens IUPUI OLS 476 December 4, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………………………2 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………...3 ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS ……………………………………………….........................3 VISSION………………………………………………………………………………………..4 MISSION……………………………………………………………………………………….4 SALARY AND BENEFITS COMPARISON………………………………………………….5 CHART 1A……………………………………………………………………………………..6 INTERNAL ASSESSMENT…………………………………………………………………...7 EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT…………………………………………………………………..9 CONCLUSION………...……………………………………………………………………….9 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………………...10 CHARTS/ATTACHMENTS………………………………………………………………11-15 INTRODUCTION: Mechanical construction is a career field that is physically demanding and also quite interesting. Within a Mechanical construction company, there are several different types of workers and employees. A key component of mechanical construction is the boilermakers. First, a boilermaker is union or non-union work. Union or non-union work is based on the company for which the boilermaker works for. Also, there are many different zones for which boilermakers can be a part of based on the type of training they have completed. In this report it will focus on Union Zone One Journeyman Boilermaker in Indianapolis, Indiana. The local for which Union Zone One Journeyman Boilermakers are a part of is Local 374. This type of boilermaker is the...
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...Week Two Wrap Up – The Fabric of Healthcare Law By Mary Nell Cummings In week two we discussed how legislation and other laws affect healthcare delivery. While there is no need to understand any law in detail at this point in the course, it is important to understand the source of law. Also, it is important to understand how law affects your organization, as well as how your organization complies with legal requirements. Finally, your understanding of the sources of law, and the process of regulation will help you to make good decisions as a health care administrator. The Sources of Law Many people believe that all law comes from the Congress or from state legislatures. They believe that law is synonymous with “statute” which is a particular kind of law – drafted, debated, and voted on by a group of legislators. This is of course, not correct. There are many other sources of law. There is the federal constitution, and the constitution of each state. There is law made through regulatory agencies (administrative law) and there is law made by judicial decision (common law). This combination of approaches and interests leads to the rich fabric that is simply described as healthcare law. Common Law Contract Law: Contract law is at the heart of healthcare delivery. Insurance companies enter into contracts with patients, providers, facilities, and governments (state and federal). Doctors and hospitals enter into contracts with one another. Unions and employers enter into contracts with...
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...Globalization can be defined as the growing integration of the world’s economy in terms of capital markets, as well as, the escalating interdependence of the economies of different countries in regards to the markets of goods and services. Economists describe globalization as a universal unification of the commodity, capital and labor markets (Bordo et al., 2003) Baghwati states that “economic globalization constitutes integration of national economies into the international economy through trade, direct foreign investment (by corporations and multinationals), short-term capital flows, international flows of workers and humanity generally, and flows of technology.” (Bhagwati, 2004) In the past few years this increasing integration within the world economies has promoted economic growth and been aligned with the substantial growth in world trade. On the one hand, globalization has been associated with the improvement of living standards within a society. As well as, simplifying the production process. However, this phenomenon could potentially act as a constrain to the societies well being, in addition to aiding the in the restrain of economic emergence. (Daniels, 2001) In this essay, the factors contributing to globalization will be illustrated in regards to the trade barriers and the emergence of MNCs. The benefits and costs of globalization will be demonstrated by evaluating the affects on employment and the impact on the business operations. The emergence of globalization...
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...Impacts: India: Although the Indian economy has grown steadily over the last two decades, its growth has been Uneven when comparing social groups, economic groups, geographic regions, and rural and urban Areas. Between 1999 and 2008, the annualized growth rates for Gujarat, Haryana, or Delhi were much higher than for Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, or Madhya Pradesh. Poverty rates in rural Orissa (43%) And rural Bihar (41%) is among the world's most extreme. Poverty has taken away the basic rights of the poor people. People facing poverty are looked over when making any decisions. The Government does not look at hardships that they may have to suffer. They are treated unequally in the Eye of the law as the corrupt courts and police only favor the ones...
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...IOWA UNIVERSITY INTRODUCTION In the 1930s, the United States government established the Veterans Administration on a philosophy of President Lincoln; who stated that the country needs “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans. Approximately one percent of the American population will serve their country in one of the five branches of military service. Today, the Veterans Administration has one of the most comprehensive health care systems for military veterans than any other country. In 1930, the US government budgeted over $73,000.00 to take care of the country’s veterans. The fiscal budget for the Veteran’s Administration continues to grow every year. There are several reasons the budget changes every year. First, the continuing number of veterans rises every year. Second, the budget needs to account for inflation and the consumer price index. Finally, Congress and the President may approve new programs that will help service members cope with medical or mental issues. This paper will discuss the history of the VA; budget preparation; constant dollars and current dollars, increasing budget in percentages and dollars the past 20 years; five year fiscal plan; and a conclusion. HISTORY OF THE VA BUDGET The United States has been caring for service members since the early 1600’s; the first law passed stated that disabled soldiers would be supported by...
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...Expanding Global Operations: Mobile Phone Manufacturing in Shenzhen, China Professor Julian Dalzell MGMT 801: Human Resources in the Global Firm Fall 2012 Group 4 Team Members: Ben Alverson Wyman Bowers Lindsay Gilliam Rod Jaraiedi Alicia Parker Yolanda Rhodes Gabriel Saracila Eric Seymore ------------------------------------------------- I. Introduction The competitive pressure in today’s manufacturing landscape is more complex than ever, resulting in the need for companies to maintain high quality levels and concurrently strive to keep costs low. As a result, investing in China has become imperative for both private and public companies. The gradual adoption of free-market business principles, bolstering low labor costs, well-managed operations and supply chain efficiency all have propelled China to the forefront of business expansion. As a growing mobile phones manufacturer, we are seeking to extend our business to China in order to successfully compete in what has become a “global economy”. Our primary objective is to identify a suitable area to stage a domestic assembly operation and regional headquarters from which other subsequent Asian operations will be managed. Once the location and plan of action have been determined, we will need to facilitate staffing operations for the new site and define the parameters for the HR philosophy for the new regional organization. All planning, execution, and staffing goals must be met within 12 months. ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...Introduction The U.S. Congress passed the Davis-Bacon Act in 1931 during the Great Depression. According to this act, a law was implemented that required governmental contractors to pay ‘prevailing wages’ on projects that it took on behalf of the federal government. The effect of this legislation was that more than 40 states adopted the ‘little Davis-Bacon Acts’ or ‘prevailing wage’ laws. This was then, but later on, many states repealed these statutes. Still, many states today, including Michigan, carry on with such laws that seem to have become obsolete from those Depression-days (Vedder 1997). This paper shall attempt to take a closer look as to what the implications of implementing such laws are, with scrutiny of these laws as enacted in the state of Michigan. Various statistics shall be presented to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of using such laws in a state. The paper shall discuss the various issues that Michigan has faced in regards to these laws and will come up with some solutions and recommendations for the state of Michigan on whether it should continue to implement these rules or repeal from them. Many jurisdictions, including that of the federal government, set the prevailing wages exactly at or very near to those that are demanded by the laborers according to the union-scale. “Prevailing wage laws, then, force contractors on government construction or other projects to pay their employees at the same rate as unionized members of the relevant occupation—whether...
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...Prevailing Wages Introduction The U.S. Congress passed the Davis-Bacon Act in 1931 during the Great Depression. According to this act, a law was implemented that required governmental contractors to pay ‘prevailing wages’ on projects that it took on behalf of the federal government. The effect of this legislation was that more than 40 states adopted the ‘little Davis-Bacon Acts’ or ‘prevailing wage’ laws. This was then, but later on, many states repealed these statutes. Still, many states today, including Michigan, carry on with such laws that seem to have become obsolete from those Depression-days (Vedder 1997). This paper shall attempt to take a closer look as to what the implications of implementing such laws are, with scrutiny of these laws as enacted in the state of Michigan. Various statistics shall be presented to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of using such laws in a state. The paper shall discuss the various issues that Michigan has faced in regards to these laws and will come up with some solutions and recommendations for the state of Michigan on whether it should continue to implement these rules or repeal from them. Many jurisdictions, including that of the federal government, set the prevailing wages exactly at or very near to those that are demanded by the laborers according to the union-scale. “Prevailing wage laws, then, force contractors on government construction or other projects to pay their employees at the same rate as unionized members of the...
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...Prevailing Wages Introduction The U.S. Congress passed the Davis-Bacon Act in 1931 during the Great Depression. According to this act, a law was implemented that required governmental contractors to pay ‘prevailing wages’ on projects that it took on behalf of the federal government. The effect of this legislation was that more than 40 states adopted the ‘little Davis-Bacon Acts’ or ‘prevailing wage’ laws. This was then, but later on, many states repealed these statutes. Still, many states today, including Michigan, carry on with such laws that seem to have become obsolete from those Depression-days (Vedder 1997). This paper shall attempt to take a closer look as to what the implications of implementing such laws are, with scrutiny of these laws as enacted in the state of Michigan. Various statistics shall be presented to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of using such laws in a state. The paper shall discuss the various issues that Michigan has faced in regards to these laws and will come up with some solutions and recommendations for the state of Michigan on whether it should continue to implement these rules or repeal from them. Many jurisdictions, including that of the federal government, set the prevailing wages exactly at or very near to those that are demanded by the laborers according to the union-scale. “Prevailing wage laws, then, force contractors on government construction or other projects to pay their employees at the same rate as unionized members of the...
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...The problem it creates, however, is a shortage of prison capacity to hold the increased numbers of convicted criminals. This has led to: prison overcrowding, sometimes prompting court actions against penal systems; rapidly rising operational outlays; and taxpayer resistance to the cost of new prisons. A partial answer to the problems of prison overcrowding and high costs may be the "privatization" of prisons. Costs and overcrowding problems are the driving force behind the privatization phenomenon. As a national average, it costs roughly $20,000 per year to keep an inmate in prison. There are approximately 650,000 inmates in state and local prisons. This costs taxpayers an estimated $18 billion each year. More than two thirds of the states are facing serious overcrowding problems, and many are operating at least 50 percent over capacity. Cost comparisons between private and government operation of prisons show frequent cost savings under private management. While the national average cost to hold a prisoner in a government run prison is $40 per inmate a day, many privately run prisons charge the governments on average lower fees. U.S. Corrections Corporation (USCC), a private company headquartered in Louisville charges Kentucky charges a daily fee of $25 per inmate. In their first year of operation in 1986, USCC saved Kentucky an estimated $400,000. A competitor of USCC is Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), based in Nashville, Tennessee, and founded in 1983, is the largest...
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...Postal workers were part of the eight separate craft unions, including the NALC (National Association of letter carriers). Postal workers are considered federal workers and so they do not really have much say in the organization. Executive orders are given in terms of pay raise and who gets to be the postmaster. For example, if a postmaster simply didn’t like the way an employee looked or has a personal issue with an employee, he/she could fire the employee if he pleases. It was really difficult for a worker to walk up to management to state complains or concerns. The U.S post office department’s management at the time lacked organization and was outdated. The U.S. postal strike of 1970 was a ground breaking two-week strike, which started on March 18, 1970. At this time, postal workers were not allowed by law to engage in collective bargaining especially in issues concerning wages. The postal strike of 1970 focused on higher wages and better working conditions, postal workers first started getting hit with wage decreases back during the depression of the 1930s. Government workers at that time got a 25% wage cut under the executive order by Franklin Roosevelt. As stated above, things were done by executive order or acts of congress pertaining to government workers including postal workers. The wages been paid at that time was not enough for employees to fend for their family and so most workers were living with the aid of government support like food stamps. According to Tara...
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