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Employment Discrimination and OSHA Protection

This chapter discusses unjustified discrimination in employment and the types of discrimination. It also explores the role of OSHA in protecting employees from workplace injuries and ensuring a safer work environment.

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Employment Discrimination and OSHA Protection

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  1. Chapter 23 Employment Discrimination

  2. Unjustified Discrimination • Different Treatment of individuals. • Protection against being judged on the basis of their membership in certain Groups.

  3. Types of unjustified discrimination • Age • Race • Gender • Color • Religion • Disability • National origin. • Pregnancy

  4. Justified Discrimination • Being judged as dependable, skilled, creative, smart, or hard-working. • Fair judgment of ability instead of race, color, age, sex etc.

  5. Chapter 24 Employee Injuries

  6. What is OSHA? http://www.osha.gov • Occupational Safety and Health Administration. • Enacts safety regulations and inspects workplaces. • OSHA can impose fines and even shut down plants when they find violations. • It’s main purpose—to ensure a safer workplace and to prevent injuries.

  7. How does OSHA Protect YOU! • The General Duty Clause • Requires that employers provide a place of employment free from hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm. • Specific Regulations • Safety training requirements • Saftey clothing and equipment employees must wear. • Lighting, ventilation, and sanitation. • Hair protection—Hair nets worn.

  8. OSHA Protection Continued… • Workplace Inspection • OSHA Representatives conduct routine inspections. • May obtain a search warrant if company refuses to let them inspect. • Employers - required to submit safety reports about accidents on the job. • Employees - can anonymously report safety violations without fear of discrimination for doing so.

  9. Chapter 25 Agents

  10. What is an Agent? • A person who is LEGALLY Authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Principal (boss, employer etc.) • Example: Chuck Taylor

  11. What is a • The person who Authorizes someone else to enter into a LEGAL contract for them.

  12. What are Agents Duties? • Loyalty and Obedience • Loyalty is to the Principal. • Obedience means to do and act according to the Principal’s Instructions. • Reasonable Care and Skill • Act with care and skill that any reasonable person would in the situation. • NOT– “It’s not my money so I don’t Care what happens to it”

  13. Duties Continued… • Confidentiality • Treat Principal’s information with great caution. • Don’t disclose personal information. • Accounting • Must report and account back for all contracts entered into and amount of money spent, length of term etc. • This is a FORMAL Statement • Agent Must NOT Commingle! Mixing their funds with that of the Principal’s.

  14. What are a Principals Duties? • Pay the Agent • Reimbursement • Fulfill contracts entered into by the agent. • Confidentiality • Reasonable care and skill

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