Ethic and Legal Issues Project

Instructions

Competency: Analyze the legal framework governing the rights and responsibilities of employers and unions in organizing and collective bargaining and review best practices for HR professionals to prevent and address retaliation.

Project Overview: This assignment is designed to help HR professionals educate company leaders about union laws and the appropriate steps to take when employees express interest in forming a union. The project will involve creating a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that covers key aspects of union laws, the rights of employees, and best practices for management during the unionization process.

Your Task: Create a PowerPoint presentation aimed at educating the leadership team of a fictional company, TechSolutions Inc., about union laws and the steps to take when employees are considering forming a union. Your presentation should be informative, clear, and actionable, providing company leaders with the knowledge they need to navigate this process legally and ethically.

Presentation Requirements:

1. Title Slide:

• Include the title of your presentation, your name, and the date.

1. Introduction:

• Provide an overview of the importance of understanding union laws and the role of HR in supporting both employees and management during the unionization process.

1. Union Laws Overview:

• Explain key union laws, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the rights it grants to employees, and the responsibilities it imposes on employers.
• Discuss the role of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in overseeing union activities and resolving disputes.

1. Employee Rights:

• Detail the rights of employees to organize, join, or assist a union, and to engage in collective bargaining.
• Explain the protections against retaliation and discrimination for union activities.

1. Employer Responsibilities:

• Outline the legal obligations of employers during the unionization process, including what actions are prohibited (e.g., interfering with union activities, coercing employees).
• Discuss the importance of maintaining a neutral stance and respecting employees rights to choose.

1. Steps to Take When Employees Want to Form a Union:

• Provide a step-by-step guide for management on how to respond when employees express interest in forming a union.
• Include best practices for communication, maintaining a positive work environment, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

1. Case Studies and Real-World Examples:

• Present case studies or real-world examples of companies that have successfully navigated the unionization process.
• Highlight lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful approaches.

1. Best Practices for Management:

• Offer practical tips for management on how to support employees, address concerns, and foster a collaborative workplace culture.
• Emphasize the importance of transparency, open communication, and building trust.

1. Conclusion:

• Summarize the key points of the presentation and reinforce the importance of understanding and complying with union laws.
• Encourage company leaders to seek further training and resources if needed.

1. Q&A Slide:

• Prepare a slide for potential questions from the leadership team, indicating your readiness to address any concerns or provide additional information.

Submission and Grading:

• Use a professional template and design.
• Include speaker notes for each slide to guide your presentation.
• Use bullet points, images, and charts to enhance clarity and engagement.
• Limit the presentation to 15-20 slides.
• Ensure that the presentation is your original work and properly cites all sources in APA 7th edition.
• This assignment will be graded by a .
• Students have 3 attempts to achieve an 80% on the culminating project. Failure to obtain an 80% will result in failure in the course.

Sources:

Reading 2.1 –

National Labor Relations Board. (n.d.). Employer/union rights and obligations.

Reading 2.2 –

U.S. Department of Labor. (2023, April 14). Best practices to prevent & address retaliation.

Multimedia 2.3 –

GreggU. (2018, October 12). The union organizing process [Video]. YouTube.

Reading 1.1 –

U.S. Department of Labor. (n.d.). Summary of the major laws of the Department of Labor.

Multimedia 1.2 –

LawShelf. (2021, June 30). Introduction to labor law: Module 1 of 5 [Video]. YouTube.

Multimedia 1.3 –

GreggU. (2018, November 27). Labor relations [Video]. YouTube.

Reading 1.4 –

Liberty Justice Center. (n.d.). Protecting government workers’ first amendment rights to refuse to join a union.