Essays Tagged: "United States Department of Labor"
Economic issues facing the nation today. Speaks of the 401(k) Plans
is is not altogether true. There are rules set forth from the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor that control how employers construct their 401(k) plans. These rules require com ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers
Economics of AT+ T Corporation
e 1970's. Since the break up in 1984, AT+T has become the largest telecommunications company in the United States, and a world wide leader in communications services. Its main businesses include long ... it opened a plant in Antwerp ,Belgium. AT+T has approximately 51,000 employees based outside of the United States.In 1994, International revenues alone were 25 percent. You can see why AT+T has a pres ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies
Affirmative Action
color to achieve their dreams.ReferncesCyrus, Virginia. Experiencing Race, Class, and Gender in the United States. Second Edition. 1997. p. 122Field, Hubert. (2001). Human Resources Selection. (Fifth ... color to achieve their dreams.ReferncesCyrus, Virginia. Experiencing Race, Class, and Gender in the United States. Second Edition. 1997. p. 122Field, Hubert. (2001). Human Resources Selection. (Fifth ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues
Age Discrimination in Reverse.
es and believes is beyond all rational explanation.The Age Discrimination In Employment Act of 1967 states that: "The existence in industries affecting commerce, of arbitrary discrimination in employm ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights
Child Labour Should Be Banned
g to work from the age of five and not being able to go to school. 'Child Labour' is defined by the United States Department of Labour (DOL) as 'the employment of boys and girls when they are too youn ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues
History of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
e stage for what was to become the Fair Labor Standards Act. Having just survived a depression, the United States was hoping to avoid any future economic downturns, the government would accomplish thi ... e History of the Fair Labor Standards ActThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is administered by the United States Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. The Act regulates child labor, wages, and ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law
ERISA Paper
l.gov/ebsa/aboutebsa/history.html).Within ERISA, the provisions, which are administered by the U.S. department of Labor "were enacted to address public concern that funds of private pension plans were ... of an organization taking care of its employees and treating them well is important.ReferencesU.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration, History ofEBSA and ERISA, Retrieved J ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies
Current Business Research Synopsis
jobs and moving the corresponding work to another company. The other company can be located in the United States or can be a located outside the United States. If the work is moved outside the United ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
Homebuilding: Economic Forecast & Indicators
icator reports that the U.S. Personal Income has increased by 0.4%.Many economists believe that the United States economic activity appears poised to expand at a moderate rate in the second half of 20 ... nfidence in the economy is his or her attitude and the comfort level in making major purchases. The United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics conducts a consumer expenditure survey ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics
Employment Law
violation of Title VII.The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program, which is part of the U.S. Department of labor, may enforce affirmative action on employers. If an employer is found to have an ... subject to audits from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), an agency of the Department of Labor, to make sure the plan is properly drafted and in use. In addition, affirmative ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
Challenges of Unemployment The all American dream – go
creates poor moral among workers, and is quickly becoming one of the greatest challenges facing the United States today.At first glance the unemployment rate seems very high, although, if you consider ... e, reduces moral among workers, and is rapidly becoming one of the most difficult things facing the United States. Even for those who have managed to hang on to their jobs through the restructuring, d ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics
Decisions in Paradise Part I:IDMA Company (With Instructor Comments)
this project is under way.Personal issues: Proposed solutions involve scheduled visits back to the states. This can initially be accomplished by rotating Nick and Alex. Once the company has establish ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
Family and Medical Leave Act
s him or her unable to perform their essential job function.FMLA was put into place in 1993 and The Department of Labor enforces it (Vikesland, 2008). In the workplace the FMLA is common place almost ... l&c=9&f=1N.A., (2008). Family and Medical Leave Act. Retrieved September 3, 2008, from U.S. Department of Labor Web site: http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/Vikesland, G (1998). Balancing Work an ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights
Effective Listening and Communication
ccording to the SCAN report (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) published by the United States Department of Labor, listening is a basic skill requirement for any job candidate. The ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies
Bridgestone Benefits and Drivers Proposal
ike their major competitors, is feeling the sting of lost sales do the tough economic times. As the United States unemployment rate reaches 8.5% people are looking to ways to "stretch" their money. Th ... idgestone original equipment tire sales are also slowing, the competition for customers' heats up. (United States Department of Labor, 2009)Bridgestone as a brand has set a value in the products beari ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Management Planning & Decision Making
Family and Medical Leave Act
bers without the risk of the employee losing his or her job. Sections 6381 through 6387 of title 5, United States Code, as added by Title II of the Family and Medical Leave Act 1993, provides that emp ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers
Role of the U.S. Constitution
The United States Constitution, also known as the supreme law of the land, was established in 1788. The ... ghts and subsequent amendments have also be applicable to businesses. The U.S. Constitution and the United States legal system has become an important combination in business regulation. In protecting ... s-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act or OSH Act, in response to the Congressional findings (United States Department of Labor, n.d.) that:1.Personal injuries and illnesses arising out of work ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays
Human Resources Management
o study collective bargaining, labor law and legislation, union organization and arbitration.In the United States today, most workers act as individuals to select jobs that are acceptable to them and ... e stage for what was to become the Fair Labor Standards Act. Having just survived a depression, the United States was hoping to avoid any future economic downturns, the government would accomplish thi ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management
Family and Medical Leave Act
r to take medical leave when the employee I unable to work because of a serious health condition." (United States Department of Labor, 2009) Nicole was working at a restaurant a little over a year and ... sfhr.ucsf.edu/index.php/policies/article/supervisors-guide-to-the-family-and-medical-leave-act-fmla/United States Department of Labor. (2009). Family and Medical Leave Act. Retrieved July 31, 2009, fr ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
Drug Free Workplace Evaluation
of tolerance regarding a Drug-Free Workplace policy.Drug-Free Workplace EvaluationAccording to the United States Department of Labor, "Employers and employees should work together to examine each com ... y and best interest of the university workplace atmosphere and environments.REFERENCESUSDOL (2009). United States Department of Labor. Retrieved November 9, 2009, from http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/ ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics