1. To prepare for this discussion, read one article from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Media CenterLinks to an external site.. Then, please respond to the following:
- Evaluate the overall importance of OSHA. Does OSHA offer enough protection or does it overregulate the safety of workers? Support your response with specific details from the selected news story.
- How should HR be involved in the administration of OSHA at work and the safety of employees?
2. Review Eliminating Bias From Performance AppraisalsLinks to an external site.. Then please respond to the following:
- Explore the article’s examples of bias and select two you feel might be especially problematic during the performance evaluation process in organizations.
- Explain your choice, and be specific.
3.In this discussion, you will look at how compliance with employment laws about termination can create challenges for organizations. To begin, select two of the following acts:
- National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
- Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
- Reduction in Force (Age).
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
- Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA).
Then, please respond to the following:
- What major challenges could each of your selected acts cause within an organization? Focus on two challenges from each selected act.
- Outline a plan to prevent those challenges from adversely affecting the organization or employees. Justify your response.