A Recent Study of the Determinants of Wages for Clerical

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Essay

A recent study of the determinants of wages for clerical staff at a state university found that years of schooling, years of experience, age and job characteristics only explained about one-half of the difference in wages. Describe other factors that may be important in explaining wages differences for clerical staff.

Identify the legal requirements for employer communication and actions during union negotiations under the NLRA.

Understand the scope and limitations of discrimination laws in employment, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines on bona fide occupational qualifications.

Familiarize with federal acts aimed at promoting transparency, democracy, and the eradication of corruption within labor unions (e.g., Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Landrum-Griffin Act).

Understand the legal framework around employment discrimination, harassment, and affirmative action, including the relevant amendments and acts (e.g., Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act of 1991).

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Definitions:

Personal Property

Refers to movable assets owned by individuals or businesses, excluding real estate.

Estate

Everything that a person owns at the time of their death, including property, assets, and debts, which is managed or settled according to their will or the law.

Residuary

The remainder of an estate left after all other bequests and claims have been satisfied.

Personal Representative

An individual appointed to administer the estate of a deceased person, also known as an executor or administrator.