Discuss the following: Role of Government, Legal Issues, and Unions in Compensation
1. HR’s Legal and Regulatory Environment
Compensation programs are managed within a legal and regulatory environment. What are several laws that influence compensation programs in your organization? What rules and regulations are difficult for management to understand in your organization? What has your organization had to do to meet requirements of new or changed laws and regulations?
2. Union Involvement in Comp Practices
Unions have a significant impact on compensation design. Union contracts and negotiations determine how compensation will function in many companies. How has the role of unions affected wage levels, structure of pay plans, and pay practices like differentials? What are some of the common compensation clauses found in union agreements?