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Newsletter #21 June 12, 2018 |
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A New Thaw for 9 "Chilled" Employer Policies
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Peter Robb gave a green light to several standard employer policies that had previously been nixed. The Obama era NLRB had taken the position that the policies were unlawful because they could have a “chilling effect” on employees’ exercise of their rights to engage in “protected concerted activity” under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Robb’s memorandum earlier this month specified nine policies that will now be "presumed lawful" under the Act (absent evidence that they are being applied to protected concerted activity).
Here’s what’s back:
- Civility Rules
- Prohibition of recordings or photography
- Bans on insubordination and non-cooperation
- Bans on disruptive behavior
- Protection of confidential and proprietary information
- Policies against defamation or misrepresentation
- Unauthorized use of company logos or intellectual property
- Requiring authorization to speak for the employer.
- Bans on disloyalty, nepotism, or self-enrichment
The devil’s in the details, and Attorney Robin Shea adds clarification in a new article on the GEA website. She also reviews workplace rules that continue to be presumed unlawful under NLRA and some “gray area” policies that can come under scrutiny by the Office of the General Counsel. |
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PHR Credentials and Your Career
The PHR and SPHR certifications are well-recognized in the HR community, but they also set standards for career excellence around the globe. 140,000 certified HR professionals now work in more than 100 countries and territories. A 2015 study by the Human Resources Research Organization determined that certification offers HR professionals advantages, both in terms of employment and compensation and in their levels of performance and expertise.
In specific:
- SPHR certified HR professionals reported incomes that were $19,712 higher on average than uncertified peers. PHR certificants reported $4,547 higher income levels.
- Certified HR professionals reported higher career satisfaction.
- 66 percent of HR managers and supervisors reported that their oganizations prefer to hire HRCI-certified professionals. Twenty percent stated that their organizations require certification for some or all positions.
Georgia Employers' Association has teamed again with the HR Certification Institute® to provide a special study program to prepare for the PHR or SPHR certification exams. If you or one of your associates are considering HR certification at the PHR or SPHR level, we hope that you’ll participate. The six-session series begins on July 31 in Macon. Classes continue through September 20 and participants will be ready for the online examination at the completion of the course.
More information and online registration are available on the GEA website. |
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Have you registered for the HR Leadership Academy?
What a pleasure! The HR Leadership Academy has helped me cultivate valuable HR relationships and absorb best practices from other HR professionals from around the state. The knowledge and impact GEA brings to the HR community is extraordinary and a benefit to anyone associated with it. I would highly recommend this opportunity to any HR leader looking for growth and networking opportunities.
--Layne Graham, Director of Human Resources, B&D Industrial
The 2018-19 class of GEA’s HR Leadership Academy will kickoff in September 2018. This innovative program combines traditional training with first-hand observation and direct contact with HR Professionals from around the state. The half-year program includes plant tours, a variety of interesting workshops on important HR topics, and participation in events like the Eggs and Issues breakfast in January at the state capital.
Registration for the 2018-19 class is open now. For more information, visit the HR Leadership Academy page on the GEA website. |
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Georgia Employers' Association |
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