BUS206: Chapter 9 Managing Human Resources and Diversity

define human resource management (HRM)

management function concerned with getting, training, motivating, and keeping competent employees

what is Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)?

a legally permissible exception to anti-discrimination laws, allowing employees to make hiring decisions based on gender, religion, or age whyen they are essential tot he job

what is the Equal Pay Act?

equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender

what is the Civil Rights Act, Title VII?

prohibits discrimination on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or gender (includes sexual harassment)

define sexual harassment in the workplace

hostile environment (dirty jokes) and quid pro quo (something for something)

what is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

prohibits discrimination against employees 40 years and older

what is the Vocational Rehabilitation Act?

prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disabilities

what is the Americans with Disabilities Act?

prohibits discrimination against individuals who have disabilities or chronic illnesses; also requires reasonable accommodations for these individuals (does not include temporary injuries)

what are Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)?

requires employers with more than 100 employees to provide 60 days’ notice before a mass layoff or facility closing

what is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

gives employees in organizations with 50 or more employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for family or medical reasons

what is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

permits portability of employees’ insurance from one employer to another

what is the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act?

changes the statute of limitations on pay discrimination to 180 days from each paycheck

what is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

health care legislation that puts in place comprehensive health insurance reforms

what is the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?

establishes mandatory safety and health standards in organizations

what is the Privacy Act?

gives employees the right to examine personnel files and letters of reference (state laws can alter this)

what is the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA)?

requires continued health coverage following termination (paid by employee)