PHR®/SPHR® Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Third Edition

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de minimis

A de-minimis OSHA violation is one that does not pose a direct or immediate threat to safety or health; it is the lowest violation level identified by OSHA.

deauthorization

Deauthorization is the process employees use to remove a union security clause from the collective bargaining agreement.

decentralized organization

In a decentralized organization, decision-making authority is held by the managers who are closest to the operating activities.

decertification

Decertification is the process employees use to remove a union as their bargaining representative if they are dissatisfied with the union's performance. A decertification petition requires signatures of at least 30 percent of the employees before the NLRB will act upon ...