HRM445- Module 2

True or false? Foreign labor laws generally provide less protection for workers than labor laws in the United States.

False

The _______ was enacted in 1952. They collected many provisions and reorganized the structure of immigration law. It has been amended many times over the years and contains many of the most important provisions of immigration law.

Immigration and Nationality Act

The ______ celebrated its 100th anniversary.

International Federation of Unions

The _____ assists in the development of national laws and regulations to allow ratification of conventions or implementation of the corresponding principles.

International Labour Organization

In _____, the constitution establishes a maximum of eight hours for shift workers, a maximum of seven hours for the night shift and a maximum of nine hours of overtime per week.

Mexico

True or false? Prior to 1991, the U.S. courts had different opinions about Title VII when applied outside of the U.S. Since 1991, the Supreme Court amended Title VII stating that these statutes apply to U.S. citizens working outside the United States who are working for U.S. employers.

True

True or false? The European Convention on Human Rights of the Council of Europe, which is the highest political body of the EU, recognizes the basic principle of the right to strike.

True

Based in Switzerland, this organization represents more than 20 million workers in 150 different countries throughout the world. The ________ tries on a global scale to organize workers within multinational organizations. Its purpose is to protect workers' rights and give workers the opportunity to join a union.

Union Network International Global Union

In June 2018, _______________held its World Congress in Liverpool which met under the theme: "Making it Happen" and brought together almost 2,000 participants from 523 organizations across 113 countries.

Union Network International Global Union

The _______ has agreed to over 50 global agreements with multinational companies, which have set fair standards and conditions for their more than 10 million workers around the world.

Union Network International Global Union

_____ is one of the founders of the Bangladesh Accord, a binding and enforceable agreement which protects garment workers in Bangladesh from the unacceptable dangers of fire and building hazards.

United Network International Global Union

It is critical that HR managers and attorneys understand national and international laws. To increase one's understanding of laws, individuals can review ________.

the International Labour Organization website

According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research, _______ is the only country with an advanced economy that does not guarantee paid vacation to its workers.

the United States

Among the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries, ____ is the only country that does not require paid vacations or holidays for employees.

the United States