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allowed the process to be very straight forward. However, through the introduction of government mandated examinations, much like that of PACE and ACWA, there has been a push towards more decentralized approaches. This has resulted in individual agencies developing their their own selection processes. With this framework in mind, this essay will address the lack of regulations set…

Agency theory is one of the dominant theories to explain the characteristic and role of board. Earlier, agency theory was developed to explain the dynamics between employees and employers under contractual relationship for providing certain services (Jensen & Meckling, 1976). Scholars rely on behavioral assumptions that people are normally rational and self-interested (Jensen & Meckling, 1976). However, there could be a certain degree of informational asymmetric between groups, and it can cause…

Abstract The concepts of industrial relations and employment relations have been used interchangeably to connote the relationship that exists in a work organization between the owners of the factors of production and labour. Attempts have been made to explain and label correctly both concepts but the controversy rages on. Scholars have opined that industrial relations is broader than employee relations and vice-versa. This paper attempts to clearly identify the differences (if any), the…

bargaining consists of negotiations between an employer and a group of employees so as to determine the conditions of employment. The result of collective bargaining procedures is a collective agreement. Employees are often represented in bargaining by a union or other labor organization. Collective bargaining is governed by federal and state statutory laws, administrative agency regulations, and judicial decisions. In areas where federal and state law overlap, state laws are preempted. See, U.S…

Unfortunately, I believe that some of us had to deal with some employees that have come in intoxicated or we feel s/he has been using drugs of some sort before coming into the work place. In the current scenario and being at work the colleague decides to go to human resources and tell them that she is addicted to alcohol and needs some kind of treatment. Most employers would jump at the chance to fire some employees but in reality they are covered by laws and rights that protect them from…

challenges. The “Final Rule” of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires all government agencies, all companies with federal contracts and any company that has a business relationship with a company that gets money from the federal government, to strive for a workforce which is at least 7% made up of people with disabilities. An early example of a successful disability employment initiative was developed and implemented by Walgreens in 2007. The company established a goal that…

c. The Occupational Comparison Tool (http://jobs.utah.gov/wi/uocd/dashboard.html) is a unique tool to visualize and compare occupations by wages, employment growth, annual openings, and education. Powered by Tableau, this innovative tool allows users to filter the data/results by keyword, STEM/non-STEM, education requirements, job-training requirements, work experience, and occupational family. d. In response to a request from a DWS Workforce Development Specialist, WRA created Industry Briefs…

After summarizing the two articles, it is understood that Ingraham (2006) supports the idea of change in civil service reform, but wants merit to be an important aspect and oppose the idea of “at-will” employment. On the other hand, Condrey and Battaglio (2007) are in favor of “at- will” employment and changes and expansion of the civil service reform. There seem to be some similarities between the two arguments. However, there is a difference in opinions for both the writers. Ingraham’s article…

1. What is the Employment Standards Act (ESA)? The Employment Standards Act lays the rights and rsponsibilities to be followed by both employers and employees in Ontario Workplace. a) To whom does it apply? The ESA applies to the employees and employers of Onatrio, barring certain exceptions. b) What is the purpose of it? The purpose is to create a safe work environment where everone’srights are respected and valued. 2. What basic ten rights are protected by the ESA? 1. Getting a regular pay…

AGENCY DESCRIPTION: CareerSource of South Florida One-Stop Career Centers has various locations throughout Miami-Dade County. Career Service provides career services that consolidate opportunities available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Welfare Transition (WT) program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Reemployment Assistance (REA), and other grants or programs. CareerSource of South Florida Centers intended to meet all career information and…