7.1. Federal Employment Legislation
The federal employment legislation covered in detail in Chapter 4, "Workforce Planning and Employment," is equally applicable for this functional area of the BOK. In addition, Congress has enacted labor legislation that significantly impacts employment relationships. Table 7.1 summarizes the legislation that impacts ELR activities.
| Type | Enforcement Agency | Chapter Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Civil rights | EEOC and/or OFCCP | 4 |
| Executive orders | OFCCP | 4 |
| Mass layoffs | DOL | 4 |
| Polygraph | DOL | 7 |
| Privacy | Department of Justice | 7 |
| Veterans' rights | DOL, Veterans Employment and Training Service | 7 |
| Labor relations | NLRB | 7 |
This chapter summarizes some of the significant case law related to these statutes and discusses ...
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