| (B) summarize the major discretionary benefits such
as healthcare, payment for time not worked, holidays, vacation, sick
leave, personal days off, supplemental unemployment benefits, life
insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, pension plans, and
thrift plans; and
(C) explain the ancillary services sometimes offered
to employees such as employee assistance plans, personal counseling,
child and elder care, credit unions, cafeterias, employee discounts,
legal services, and recreation and health clubs.
(10) The student discusses the importance of workplace
safety and health rules and regulations. The student is expected to:
(A) interpret the Occupational Safety and Health Act;
(B) explain the right-to-know laws;
(C) construct a program promoting safety awareness;
(D) explain the necessity of enforcing workplace safety
rules;
(E) explain the processes for recording and investigating
workplace accidents;
(F) demonstrate what can be done to prevent or address
workplace violence;
(G) explain what can be done to address employee stresses
in the workplace; and
(H) research contemporary cases addressing workplace
violence using appropriate online technology.
(11) The student discusses employee-management relations.
The student is expected to:
(A) explain employee rights versus employer responsibilities;
(B) describe how to implement disciplinary policies
and procedures;
(C) identify the proper methods of discharging employees;
(D) define the concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution;
(E) summarize the major federal labor relations laws,
including Railway Labor Act, Norris-LaGuardia Act, Wagner Act, and
Landrum-Griffin Act;
(F) describe the reasons why employees unionize;
(G) explain what employers can and cannot do during
the unionization process;
(H) explain the structure and functions of a union;
(I) discuss the major union organizations such as AFL-CIO,
national unions, local unions, and international unions;
(J) summarize the collective bargaining process and
the issues typically negotiated such as wages, hours, and working
conditions;
(K) explain a typical grievance procedure;
(L) define grievance arbitration;
(M) explain the contemporary challenges facing labor
organizations and unions, including foreign competition, technological
change, decline in union membership, and employers' focus on maintaining
good working conditions to maintain non-union status; and
(N) research contemporary cases on labor relations
using appropriate online technology.
(12) The student analyzes the future global considerations
impacting human resources. The student is expected to:
(A) explain international human resource issues;
(B) identify the issues associated with recruiting
and selecting employees internationally;
(C) discuss how to deal with compensation issues in
a host country environment;
(D) identify the problems and solutions for addressing
international employee evaluations and appraisals; and
(E) explain the international organized labor environment.
(13) The student knows self-development techniques
and interpersonal skills to accomplish human resources objectives.
The student is expected to:
(A) identify and practice effective interpersonal and
team-building skills involving situations with coworkers, supervisors,
and subordinates; and
(B) participate in leadership and career development
activities.
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