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Labor Relations

Learn how labor relations create the best work environment for employees and employers
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Essential  Provider KnowledgeCity  6 chapters ·  19 Lessons ·  37m  in English, Spanish 

Certifying Organizations

What You'll Learn

  • Define labor relations and how employers interact with employees as a group, including through a union
  • Identify the federal laws that protect the labor rights of employees, employers, and unions, including the National Labor Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act, and the Railway Labor Act
  • Explain the rights protected under these labor laws and what can be done if those rights are violated
  • Describe the roles of the National Labor Relations Board, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
  • Navigate grievance procedures and the complaint and federal complaint processes, including collective bargaining agreements
  • Recognize what employers can and cannot do when employees want to organize a union, including TIPS and FOE

Key Takeaways

  • Labor relations is the way employers interact with employees as a group, which can be done through a union.
  • Federal laws protect the labor rights of employees, employers, and unions.
  • The course covers what rights are protected under these laws as well as what can be done if these rights are violated.
  • Employers have specific actions they can and cannot take when employees want to organize a union.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Labor Relations course cover?

It covers the federal laws that protect the labor rights of employees, employers, and unions, what rights are protected under these laws, what can be done if these rights are violated, and what employers can and cannot do when employees want to organize a union.

Which federal laws and agencies are addressed in the course?

The course addresses the National Labor Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act, and the Railway Labor Act, along with the National Labor Relations Board, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

What is labor relations as defined in this course?

Labor relations is the way employers interact with employees as a group, which can be done through a union.

Does the course explain how to handle disputes or violations?

Yes. It covers what can be done if labor rights are violated, including collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, the complaint process, and the federal complaint process.

What skills does this course help build?

It supports skills in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Labor Law, Labor Relations, Labor Unions, and Labor Relations Consulting.

Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

Recertification Credits: 0.75

Certification Program Categories:
HR GeneralBusinessCaliforniaGlobal

This Program has been pre-approved for (Number of recertification credit hours & credit type) toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).