Will employment be deregulated?

Article Abstract:

Employment in the US is heavily regulated. Human resources professionals must contend with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and various regulations on discrimination, discipline and sexual harassment. The imposition of such regulations has political, social and economic motivation. The regulation of the communication and transportation industries, for instance, was pushed by the social reason of making these services available to all Americans. Economically, the move was intended to stimulate business in urban communities and create consumer markets in rural areas. As developing countries catch up with the US in terms of standard of living and concern for the environment, American firms may have to be deregulated. Deregulation of employment may follow.

Deregulation

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From act of Congress to federal law: making sense of the regulatory maze

Article Abstract:

Employers must be aware of the legislative process because certain regulations have the most impact on them. By learning how a law is developed, they can effectively participate in the creation of a law, thereby allowing them to shape or influence its final form. The process starts with the enactment of a law and the selection of a federal agency that will develop the regulations. Development of these regulations should use the fact-finding method referred to as notice and comment rulemaking. This technique enables the public and entities regulated to get involved, provide pertinent information and offer options that will give the agency an idea of the probable impact of regulations. Because these regulations will potentially transform the way they do business, employes would do well to participate in this process.

Business Regulation NEC, Methods, Business, Column, Commercial law, Legislation, Legislative process

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The HR election agenda

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Human resources (HR) professionals must let their voices be heard by legislators if they want to become involved in the law-making process regarding the issue of employment. The political success of the National Rifle Assn., the Christian Coalition and tobacco lobbyists clearly demonstrate that influencing the legislative process does not depend on the size of the organization but on how hard it campaigns for its causes. HR professionals have already proven that they can make a difference. It was their grass-roots campaign that compelled Congress to pass the Small Business Job Protection Act and the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. It is therefore essential for HR practitioners to keep abreast of relevant issues and then let their opinions be heard.

Labor Regulation & Services, Political activity, Cover Story, Human resource management, Political aspects, Labor policy, Human resource directors

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