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Resources Textbook: PHR/SPHR: Professional in Human Resources Deluxe Certification Study Guide Textbook: Human Resource Management Applications: Cases, Exercises, Incidents, and Skill Builders Instructions In your textbook, PHR/SPHR: Professional in Human Resources Deluxe Certification Study Guide, review Chapter 7, “Employee and Labor Relations.” Navigate to the discussion topic and respond to the following discussion prompts, using the same boldfaced headings in your post that appear here: Labor Relations Laws: Select two employment laws and discuss ways to ensure that employee and labor relations activities are compliant. Note: Refer to the PHR/SPHR textbook or other reliable reference source and review applicable federal and state laws affecting employment in union and nonunion environments, such as anti-discrimination laws, sexual harassment, labor relations, and privacy. Employee Relations Programs: Describe the goal of employee relations (ER) programs and then illustrate how an employer can create a more positive organizational culture through (a) employee involvement strategies, (b) communicating with employees, and (c) providing employee feedback. Identify and describe at least one strategy or program in each area (a, b, and c.). Arbitration: Read Exercise 101, “Labor Arbitration,” in your Human Resource Management Applications: Cases, Exercises, Incidents, and Skill Builders textbook. Acting as the arbitrator in the case, answer the following questions: Was the grievant discharged for just cause? The company claimed that the employee’s negligence of duty resulted in the discharge, and the union claimed poor performance was the issue. If the union is right, what should be the remedy? Union Avoidance: Describe two union avoidance strategies—ways to develop and direct proactive employee relations for remaining union-free in non-unionized locations. Provide a detailed post that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking. Your initial posting should be 200 to 300 words long. Your initial post is due by the end of the fourth day of the workshop. Read and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings, as well as all follow-up instructor questions directed to you, by the end of the workshop. Your postings should also: Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking. Your observations should add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas. Provide clarification to classmates’ questions and provide insight into the discussion. Each response should be at least 100 words in length and include at least one proper citation of the course textbook, along with any other sources utilized.