The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Yes, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal government agency that develops and enforces safety standards for workplaces across the United States. Its mission is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions by setting and enforcing standards, as well as providing training, outreach, and education. OSHA covers most private sector employers and their employees, ensuring compliance with safety regulations to protect worker health and safety.
Unsure exactly what the questioner is asking. Public Defenders are government employees (exactly like State Attorneys or Prosecutors) who work on behalf of the accused defending them and ensuring that they receive adequate legal counsel and fair and equitable treatment in the courts.
The executive branch of government is responsible for administering and enforcing policies. This branch is headed by the President (or Prime Minister in some countries) and includes various departments and agencies that implement laws and regulations. It plays a crucial role in executing laws passed by the legislative branch and ensuring they are carried out effectively.
Employees have the right to report unfair or harassing treatment in the workplace without fear of retaliation. Most organizations have policies and procedures in place for reporting such behavior, which should be followed to ensure the issue is addressed appropriately. Additionally, employees are often protected by laws that prohibit discrimination and harassment, ensuring their concerns are taken seriously and investigated. It's important for employees to document incidents and report them to the appropriate channels, such as HR or a designated compliance officer.
The benefits of career planning for employees and organizations include ensuring that staff are well equipped with up-to-date skills to handle the dynamic nature of the organization, and ensuring career growth.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is an agency within the federal government that is responsible for managing the civilian workforce. It oversees hiring, benefits, and personnel policies for federal employees, as well as ensuring adherence to laws and regulations related to human resources. OPM also administers retirement and health insurance programs for federal employees.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) is responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for Michigan workers. It enforces state and federal workplace safety regulations, conducts inspections, and provides training and education to employers and employees. MIOSHA also investigates workplace accidents and complaints to promote compliance and reduce occupational hazards.
Public administration is the management of employees and resources to achieve the goals of government. Private administration is similar management with different goals, including ensuring profitability of the business for stockholders.
In the United States, Federal OSHA does not cover government employees. They are specifically excluded under the OSHAct. Some Federal Government employees are covered by OSHA through a variety if interagency agreements that call for agencies to comply with OSHA standards, and sometimes to be inspected by OSHA, but do not generally allow for OSHA to cite or fine the agencies. The Postal Service is now covered by OSHA under a separate Act of Congress. State government employees in states that have Health and Safety programs approved by Federal OSHA are covered by their State OSHA program. There are about 23 such states. State government employees in the remaining states are not covered by Federal or State OSHA programs.
Employment equity is ensuring that employees are hired, fired, and treated fairly regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, or other factors that might lead to discrimination. Many places have employment equity laws in place to ensure fair treatment.
The Kenyan government plays a significant role in business by creating policies and regulations, providing infrastructure and support services, promoting investment, and ensuring fair competition. The government also enforces laws to protect consumers, workers, and the environment, and provides incentives to encourage entrepreneurship and economic growth.
In the United States the Environmental Protection Agency enforces the National Primary Drinking Water regulations. Testing of the drinking water supply is generally carried out by either the local waste water treatment facility or the local health department.