1. AB203 HR Management EEO and OSH ~ Unit 2 ~

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…

3. AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar U.S. Federal Government Limits: Include prevention of Discrimination and protection of Health & safety Regulations benefit both employees and organizations All three branches involved

4. AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar Three Branches: Legislative – Two houses of Congress Executive – Agencies the President oversees – EEOC – OSHA Judicial – Federal court system

5. AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar 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

6. AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar 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:

7. AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar 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

8. AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar Government’s Role in EEO and OSH: EEO – Executive branch EEOC OFCCP OSH – Executive branch Dept. of Labor - OSHA Dept. of Health - NIOSH

9. AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar 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

10. AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar 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

11. AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar Case study assignment: EMC Confronts Harassment Charges 1.Issues - Sex Discrimination - Sexual Harassment 2.Continue as is or not? 3.HRM – Two avoidance actions

12. AB203 HR Management – Unit 2 Seminar Have a nice night!