Discussing Its Provisions As Well As Their Impact On Organizations (Coursework Sample)

Labor Laws
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Abstract
The various labor laws in the US are aimed at protecting employees against violation of their fundamental rights. The Department of Labor enforces the laws and thus provides security to employees at their place of work as well as protecting their rights. The laws were passed to foster safe and healthy working environment. The rules outline strict penalties that employers face in case they violate its provisions. This paper will address the various laws that were passed in the US together with its provisions and their impacts on organizations. Railway Labor Act sought to mediate and arbitrate warring parties in a bid to bring an end to strikes and disputes. Wagner Act was passed to protect the rights of employees working in private sector. The Taft-Hartley Act was an amendment to Wagner Act that brought an end to unfair labor practices orchestrated by trade unions. The Landrum-Griffin Act was passed after series of hearings from labor meetings that disclosed improper activities and mismanagement of funds by trade union officials. It similarly put an end to intimidation and use of violence by labor officials.
The Railway Labor Act
The law regulates relations in the labor sector when it comes to railroad transport and flight industries. The bill seeks to bring an end to disputes through arbitration and bargaining in a bid to prevent looming strikes. The act allows employees to organize and plan labor unions, offer independence and better management of labor unions.
Provisions
It gives employees the freedom to join labor unions.
It allows railway management together with staff to select a representing team when it comes to negotiations without third party interference.
It provides for swift resolution of disputes when it comes to payment and working conditions.
It provides for immediate settlement of disputes when it comes to the application of agreed contracts (Hattam, 2014).
It stipulates that both parties should give a 30-day notice about changes in pay rates or working conditions.
Impact on organizations
The enactment of the law has had significant shortcomings in the rail industry. The act led to the demand for excessive wage rates, unreasonable work demands, unnecessary delays in implementation of agreed upon recommendations as well as an increase in countrywide strikes. On the other hand, the act led to the improvement of employee working conditions, up scaled HR activities as well as better relationships between staff and employers. Organizational politics became a norm since the inception of electing representatives (Kearney & Mareschal, 2014).
The Norris-La Guardia Act
This act was passed to ban shoddy contracts that existed in the 1930s. The law required unions to desist in trespassing and picketing in organizational property during strikes. Courts were also prevented in issuing injunctions for non-violent strikes.
Provisions
* It provided employees with the right to refuse to work or advising rests in a place of work.
* It allowed publicizing actions of the labor dispute.
* It allowed the provision of legal assistance for individuals participating in a labor dispute.
* Restricted court injunctions against picketing and boycott of duties (Perea, 2011).
* Individuals workers are given the authority to organize themselves collectively.
Impact on organizations.
The law prevented courts from enforcing the said contracts in place where workers had agreed not to be part of particular unions or make a promise to discontinue their membership. The act additionally prevented federal courts from restraining activities through individual employees or labor unions. The passing of the law led to an improved government policy on labor. The act also improved the relationship between the judiciary and that of labor unions. The law has continued to be a milestone in labor movement as it has led to changes in government oversight role in labor relations (Hattam, 2014).
The Wagner Act
The act was the turning point for employees in private sector. The law was a relieve to private who were initially mishandled by their employers. It made it a right that employees also in private sector would enjoy fundamental rights. The Act allowed workers to engage in negotiations that seek to improve their terms of pay and that working conditions. The act purposefully established legal provisions for the majority of employees (Kearney & Mareschal, 2014).
Provisions
* Employees are free to form trade unions.
* Employers are required only to negotiate with workers' representatives.
* Employers are not allowed to interfere with the formation and management of unions.
Impact on organizations
The enactment of the act had a massive contribution to labor relations. The act brought fairness regarding working conditions of employees in private sector. It allowed employees to associate to those working in public sector. The law brought to an end unfair and unjust practices such contract termination. The act brought a revolutionary way of thinking that supported collective bargaining agreements. The law abolished activities that were seen as discriminatory in nature such as slavery. The new era of rights to employees was ushered and adopted immediately by employers (Perea, 2011).
The Taft-Hartley Act
The law was an amendment to the Wagner Act that sort to strengthen the rights of employees in private sector. The act prevented unfair labor practices by employers.
Provisions
* The right to work and secondary boycott.
* The law restricts employees from striking on behalf of employees in other organizations.
* The laws make it clear that union premises should be used to coerce new recruits to join the unions.
* Collective...