Labor and Employment Issues for the Safety Professional

ISBN-13: 9781439820209 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 252 str.

Thomas D. Schneid

Opis

An examination of the safety laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of labor and employment, this book provides a working knowledge of the impacts, requirements, and implications of safety professionals actions and inactions as related to state and federal laws. It presents information on an issue-by-issue basis and delineates the basics of the issue; identifies the applicable law or regulation; and presents possible solutions to achieve and maintain compliance while achieving the safety objective. The book covers conflicts between laws and regulations and includes case law and reference points.

Recenzje

"Dr. Schneid has put together a complete compendium of important topics, tools, and, most importantly, PRACTICAL thoughts. … the CONCEPTS that Tom has explicitly put before you are KEY to your understanding and survivability in the unique environment in Safety, Legal and making a difference."
—From the foreword byMichael J. Fagel, PhD., CEM, Eastern Kentucky University, University of Chicago, and Northwestern University

Spis treści

Labor, Management, and Safety. At-Will Employment and Exceptions. Labor Law and Safety. NLRB and Labor-Management Relations. Collective Bargaining. Contract Administration. Title VII and Antidiscrimination Laws. Age Discrimination. Wage and Hour Laws. Federal Retirement and Welfare Laws. Privacy Laws. Family and Medical Leave Act and Safety. Americans with Disabilities Act and Safety. OSHA Inspections and Defenses. New Cases, Laws, and Legislation. Appendix 1: National Labor Relations Act. Appendix 2: Wage and Hour Division (WHD): Minimum Wage Laws in the States—July 1, 2010. Appendix 3: Spotlight on Statistics. Appendix 4: OSHA Instruction. Index.

O autorze

Schneid, Thomas D.