today’s group task discuss & present the following; you are going for your internship....
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Today’s Group Task
Discuss & present the following;You are going for your internship. Consider the following;
1. List the possibility of ‘discrimination’ or ‘unfairness’ you may face?
2. Do you think female workers will perform at par with the male ones? Why?
3. A few friends of yours are disabled and a few are married. They find it harder to obtain an internship placement. Why do you think this is so?
Today’s Group Task
Discuss & present the following;1. Conduct an in-class research on
“workplace discrimination in Malaysia / other countries”. Present the details.
2. Consider and discuss what type of people are likely to become harassed/bullied/discriminated in the workplace.
3. Discuss how you, as a HR Manager would handle the above cases.
Today’s Group Task – Role Play
Lights, camera, action!In your team, select one person to play the
role of;1. The HR Manager2. The HR Executive3. One / more new worker4. One / more senior worker5. Any other related roles.Scenario:Role-play a 3-minute scenario illustrating a
case of discrimination / harassment / bullying in your firm, and how the HR department solves the issue.
20minutes!
Example:
FedEx Agrees to Pay $3 Million to Settle a Bias Case
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/22/business/fedex-agrees-to-pay-3-million-to-settle-a-discrimination-case.html?_r=0
TOPIC 3:
THE LEGAL ASPECTS IN HRM
THE LEGAL ASPECTS IN HRM
Objectives:1. To understand the legislative
framework governing HRM in Malaysia.
2. To understand the nature & consequences of discrimination, equality issues, harassment & bullying.
Human resource management attracts, develops, and maintains a talented workforce.
Government legislation protects workers against employment discrimination.
Employee rights and other issues complicate the legal environment of work.
Labor relations and collective bargaining are closely governed by law.
HRM Legislation promotes…
Equality & Diversity in Employment
What is Unlawful Discrimination?
Discrimination:
Treating a person/group of people less favorably as
compared to another person/group of people.
Unlawful discrimination
Discrimination is an everyday feature of employment.
However discrimination not based on justifiable, merit-based needs of an organization, is unacceptable, offensive and potentially damaging.
It is likely to be offensive to the majority of those employed and the community in which the organization operates.
Basis of discrimination;
AgeDisabilityMarital statusGenderPregnancyRaceReligion / belief
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The process of ensuring that employment practices are fair and unbiased.
Rooted in the world’s greatest religions.
FAIR & JUSTICE.
Equality Issues
Equal PayWork-Life BalanceFamily-Friendly Legislations
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY
An approach to the management of employees, reflecting the changing social & demographic characteristics of the workforce.
Leads to;1. Motivated & committed people.2. Market competitiveness3. Corporate reputation benefits.
Do you know?
Which company is the best employer of year 2013?
TOP 10’s BEST COMPANIES IN MALAYSIA TO WORK FOR
1. SP Setia2. Shell Malaysia3. Intel Malaysia4. DHL Malaysia5. Petronas6. Nestle Malaysia7. Maxis8. IBM Malaysia9. Dell Malaysia10.CIMB
Homework
Try to find out the top 10 maritime companies in Malaysia.
Legal Aspects Of HRM
(Akta Pekerja)Employment Act 1955
Definition of "employee"Contract of servicePayment of wagesEmployment of womenMaternity protectionOther benefits of monetary form:
Hours of work, Overtime, Rest days, Annual leave, Public holidays, Sick leave
How complaint to be dealt withTermination benefits and lay-off
benefits
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Covers employee s or applicant between 40-65.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
Prohibit using pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions to discriminate in:
- hiring - promotion - suspension - or any terms related to employmentIf employer offers disability
coverage to its employees, pregnancy & childbirth to be covered in the same plan.
Harassment & Bullying
Harassment:Any unwelcome attention or behavior from
another person that is offending, uncomfortable, threatening, leading to loss of dignity & self-worth.
Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favours, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, take place under:
1. Made as term of employment2. Conduct will affect decision in
employment3. Interfering individual’s work
performance (or offensive work environment)
Bullying:The abuse of power, physical or mental
strength by someone in a position of authority towards a person / group resulting in harmful stress & inconfidence.
Malaysia – Akta Buruh / Pekerja
Jabatan Tenaga Kerja dan Sumber Manusia:
http://jtksm.mohr.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=87&Itemid=116%E2%8C%A9=en
Malaysia – Labor Union
CUEPACS:The Congress of Unions of
Employees in the Public and Civil Services is a national trade union center in Malaysia. It has a membership of 1,200,000.
What can Unions do to the management?