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Labor Relations
Learn how labor relations create the best work environment for employees and employersPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 19 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 6 chapters · 19 Lessons · 37m in English, Spanish
Course Description
Labor relations is the way employers interact with employees as a group. This can be done through a union. This course will cover the federal laws that protect the labor rights of employees, employers and unions. You will learn what rights are protected under these laws as well what can be done if these rights are violated. Finally, you will learn what employers can and cannot do when employees want to organize a union.
What You'll Learn
- Define labor relations and how employers interact with employees as a group, including through a union
- Identify the federal laws that protect the labor rights of employees, employers, and unions, including the National Labor Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act, and the Railway Labor Act
- Explain the rights protected under these labor laws and what can be done if those rights are violated
- Describe the roles of the National Labor Relations Board, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
- Navigate grievance procedures and the complaint and federal complaint processes, including collective bargaining agreements
- Recognize what employers can and cannot do when employees want to organize a union, including TIPS and FOE
Key Takeaways
- Labor relations is the way employers interact with employees as a group, which can be done through a union.
- Federal laws protect the labor rights of employees, employers, and unions.
- The course covers what rights are protected under these laws as well as what can be done if these rights are violated.
- Employers have specific actions they can and cannot take when employees want to organize a union.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Labor Relations course cover?
It covers the federal laws that protect the labor rights of employees, employers, and unions, what rights are protected under these laws, what can be done if these rights are violated, and what employers can and cannot do when employees want to organize a union.
Which federal laws and agencies are addressed in the course?
The course addresses the National Labor Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act, and the Railway Labor Act, along with the National Labor Relations Board, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
What is labor relations as defined in this course?
Labor relations is the way employers interact with employees as a group, which can be done through a union.
Does the course explain how to handle disputes or violations?
Yes. It covers what can be done if labor rights are violated, including collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, the complaint process, and the federal complaint process.
What skills does this course help build?
It supports skills in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Labor Law, Labor Relations, Labor Unions, and Labor Relations Consulting.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)
