Unions Have a Major Effect on the Work Environment and Do

question 107

Multiple Choice

Unions have a major effect on the work environment and do all of the following except

• A)provide input on company benefit plan designs
• B)get involved in employee discipline concerns
• C)impact the relationships between employees and the organization
• D)reduce the need for effective HR policies and procedures
• E)influence working conditions in the organization

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Definitions:

Pregnancy Discrimination Act

A U.S. federal law that forbids employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Job Reinstatement Rights

Refers to the legal rights of an employee to be rehired or reinstated to their job position after being laid off or after certain types of leave, such as medical or military service leave.

Maternity Leave

A period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after the birth of her child, during which she is entitled to receive pay or benefits.

Employment at Will

A doctrine stating that employment is voluntary and can be terminated by either the employer or employee at any time for any reason.