APHR Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Second Edition

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Willer, Dory
Otros Autores: Truesdell, William H., Kelly, William D., 1935-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2022.
Edición:2nd ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Part I The Human Resource Profession 1
  • Chapter 1 Human Resource Certification
  • Professional Certifications
  • HR Certification Organizations
  • The HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  • The International Public Management Association
  • for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)
  • Benefits of Certification
  • The aPHR Exam
  • The Significance of the HR Body of Knowledge
  • The Test Development Process
  • The Exam Experience
  • The aPHR Registration Process
  • Preparing for the Exam
  • Exam Readiness
  • Chapter Review
  • Endnotes
  • Chapter 2 US Laws and Regulations
  • When You Have ONE or More Employees
  • The Clayton Act (1914)
  • The Consumer Credit Protection Act (1968)
  • The Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (1934)
  • The Copyright Act (1976)
  • The Davis-Bacon Act (1931), as Amended in 2002
  • The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform
  • and Consumer Protection Act (2010)
  • The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation
  • Act (EGTRRA) (2001)
  • The Electronic Communications Privacy
  • Act (ECPA) (1986)
  • The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (1988)
  • The Employee Retirement Income Security
  • Act (ERISA) (1974)
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  • The Equal Pay Act (an Amendment to the FLSA) (1963)
  • The FAA Modernization and Reform Act (2012)
  • The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions
  • Act (FACT) (2003)
  • The Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • (FCRA) (1970), as Amended in 2011
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (1938)
  • The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) (1977)
  • The Health Information Technology for Economic
  • and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act (2009)
  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
  • Act (HIPAA) (1996)
  • The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (1952)
  • The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) (1986)
  • The IRS Intermediate Sanctions (2002)
  • The Labor-Management Relations Act
  • (LMRA; Taft-Hartley Act) (1947)
  • The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
  • (Landrum-Griffin Act) (1959)
  • The Mine Safety and Health Act (1977)
  • The National Industrial Recovery Act (1933)
  • The National Labor Relations Act
  • (NLRA; Wagner Act) (1935)
  • The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (2000)
  • The Norris-LaGuardia Act (NLRA) (1932)
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (1970)
  • The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) (1993)
  • The Pension Protection Act (PPA) (2006)
  • The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
  • Reconciliation Act (1996)
  • The Portal-to-Portal Act (1947)
  • The Railway Labor Act (1926)
  • The Rehabilitation Act (1973)
  • The Retirement Equity Act (REA) (1984)
  • The Revenue Act (1978)
  • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) (2002)
  • The Securities and Exchange Act (1934)
  • The Service Contract Act (1965)
  • The Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890)
  • The Small Business Job Protection Act (1996)
  • The Social Security Act (1935)
  • The Tax Reform Act (1986)
  • The Taxpayer Relief Act (1997)
  • The Trademark Act (1946)
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  • The Unemployment Compensation Amendments
  • (UCA) (1992)
  • The Uniformed Services Employment
  • and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) (1994)
  • The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (1974),
  • as Amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act (2002)
  • The Wagner-Peyser Act (1933), as Amended by
  • the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (2014)
  • The Walsh-Healey Act (Public Contracts Act) (1936)
  • The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) (1996)
  • Whistleblowing
  • For FIFTEEN or More Employees
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (1990),
  • as Amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Amendments Act (ADAAA) (2008)
  • The Civil Rights Act (Title VII) (1964)
  • The Civil Rights Act (1991)
  • The Drug-Free Workplace Act (1988)
  • The Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEOA) (1972)
  • The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination
  • Act (GINA) (2008)
  • Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex (1980)
  • The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (2009)
  • The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978)
  • The Uniform Guidelines on Employee
  • Selection Procedures (1978)
  • For TWENTY or More Employees
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) (1967),
  • as Amended
  • The American Recovery and Reinvestment
  • Act (ARRA) (2009)
  • The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
  • Act (COBRA) (1986)
  • The Older Workers Benefit Protection
  • Act (OWBPA) (1990)
  • For FIFTY or More Employees
  • Executive Order 11246: Affirmative Action (1965)
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (1993),
  • Expanded 2008, 2010
  • The Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA) (1996)
  • The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity
  • Act (MHPAEA) (2008)
  • The National Defense Authorization
  • Act (2008), Expanded in 2010
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  • The Patient Protection and Affordable Care
  • Act (PPACA) (2010)
  • Executive Order 13706: Paid Sick Leave
  • for Federal Contractors (2015)
  • For ONE HUNDRED or More Employees
  • The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification
  • (WARN) Act (1988)
  • For Federal Government Employees
  • The Civil Service Reform Act (1978)
  • The Congressional Accountability Act (1995)
  • The False Claims Act (1863)
  • The Homeland Security Act (2002)
  • The Privacy Act (1974)
  • The USA PATRIOT Act (2001)
  • Employment Visas for Foreign Nationals
  • E Nonimmigrant Visas
  • H Visas
  • L-1 Intracompany Transferee
  • O-1 Alien of Extraordinary Ability in Arts, Science,
  • Education, Business, Athletics
  • P Visa Categories
  • EB Employment-Based Visas
  • Chapter Review
  • Questions
  • Answers
  • Endnotes
  • Part II aPHR Body of Knowledge Functional Areas
  • Chapter 3 Talent Acquisition
  • Knowledge of
  • Laws and Regulations
  • Federal Laws
  • Workforce Planning
  • Forecasting Staffing Needs
  • Job Analysis
  • Job Descriptions and Job Specifications
  • Alternative Staffing Practices
  • Phased Retirement
  • Contractor Payrolling
  • Employee Leasing and Professional
  • Employer Organizations (PEOs)
  • Outsourcing and Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
  • Temp-to-Lease Programs
  • Rehires and Transfers
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  • Talent Sourcing
  • Internal Recruitment
  • External Recruitment
  • Applicant Databases
  • Records Retention
  • Résumés vs Job Applications
  • Self-Identification
  • Pre-employment Skill Testing
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Types of Interviews
  • Interviewing Skills and Techniques
  • Interviewing Bias
  • After the Interview
  • Job Offers
  • Background Checks
  • Medical Examinations
  • Onboarding
  • Administrative Paperwork
  • Onboarding for Retention
  • Return on Investment
  • Some Ways to Measure Hiring
  • Chapter Review
  • Questions
  • Answers
  • Endnotes
  • Chapter 4 Learning and Development
  • Knowledge of
  • Laws and Regulations
  • HR's Role in Training and Development
  • Organizational Values
  • Setting Expectations in Orientation
  • Instructional Design
  • Learning Objectives
  • ADDIE Model
  • Teacher-Centered Approaches
  • Learner-Centered Approaches
  • Chunking
  • Learning Curves
  • Training Delivery Format
  • Classroom
  • E-Learning
  • On-the-Job Training (OJT)
  • Techniques to Evaluate Training Programs
  • Participant Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Pre- and Post-Testing
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  • Measuring Behavior: After-Action Review
  • Return on Investment
  • Tracking and Reporting
  • Career Development Practices
  • Succession Planning
  • Career Pathing
  • Dual-Ladder Careers
  • Career Counseling
  • Change Management
  • Popular Theories
  • Chapter Review
  • Questions
  • Answers
  • Endnotes
  • Chapter 5 Compensation and Benefits
  • Knowledge of
  • Laws and Regulations.
  • The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (1938), as Amended
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
  • Act (HIPAA)
  • Social Security Act
  • The Uniformed Services Employment
  • and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
  • Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
  • Act (COBRA)
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
  • Total Rewards
  • Secrecy or Transparency?
  • Job Evaluation
  • Job Evaluation Methods
  • Pricing and Pay Rates
  • Pay Grades and Ranges
  • Variations in Pay: Red and Green Circle Rates
  • Base Pay Systems
  • Single or Flat-Rate System
  • Time-Based Step Rate Systems
  • Performance-Based Merit Pay System
  • Productivity-Based Systems
  • Straight Piece-Rate System
  • Differential Piece-Rate System
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  • Person-Based Systems
  • Knowledge-Based System
  • Skill-Based System
  • Competency-Based System
  • Financial Incentives
  • Differential Pay
  • Overtime Pay
  • Hazard Pay
  • Shift Pay
  • Reporting Time Pay
  • On-Call Pay
  • Callback Pay
  • Geographic Differentials
  • Weekend and Holiday Pay
  • Team and Group Incentives
  • Organization-Based Pay
  • Profit Sharing
  • Gainsharing
  • Payroll
  • Payroll Administration
  • Payroll Systems
  • Wage Statements
  • Employee Benefits
  • Government-Mandated Benefits
  • Healthcare Benefits
  • Health Benefits Eligibility
  • Health Benefits Enrollment
  • Healthcare Plan Designs
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plans
  • Vision Care Plans
  • Healthcare Costs
  • Common Benefits Provided to Employees
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
  • Retirement Plans
  • Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (SUBs)
  • Paid Leaves
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Workplace Amenities
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  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Childcare Services
  • Elder Care
  • Commuter Assistance
  • Prepaid Legal Insurance
  • Gym Membership
  • Housing or Relocation Assistance
  • Travel Stipends
  • Legal Compliance
  • Taxable and Nontaxable Benefits
  • Communication Required by Law
  • Benefits Communication
  • Total Rewards Statements
  • Communicating Through Employee Self-Service
  • (ESS) Technologies
  • Chapter Review
  • Questions
  • Answers
  • Endnotes
  • Chapter 6 Employee Relations
  • Knowledge of
  • Laws and Regulations
  • State Laws
  • Federal Regulations
  • Rights and Responsibilities
  • Employer
  • Employee
  • Organizational Strategy
  • Mission
  • Vision
  • Values
  • Goals and Objectives
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Structure
  • Organizational Communication
  • Human Resource Information Systems (HRISs)
  • Human Resource Policies
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Engagement Programs
  • Recognition
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Alternative Work Arrangements
  • Special Events
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  • Employee Feedback
  • Employee Surveys
  • Processes for Obtaining Feedback
  • Diversity and Inclusion Programs
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Acceptance
  • Social Responsibility
  • Measuring Diversity
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Standards
  • Performance Appraisal Methods
  • Shortcomings of Performance Appraisals
  • Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
  • Workplace Behavior
  • Attendance and Absenteeism
  • Violation of Code of Conduct
  • Employee Conflicts
  • Workplace Harassment
  • Complaints and Grievances
  • Methods of Investigation
  • Progressive Discipline
  • Identifying Steps of Discipline
  • Documenting Progressive Discipline
  • When to Escalate Corrective Action
  • Termination
  • Off-Boarding
  • Payroll Processing: Final Paycheck
  • Benefit Processing
  • Documenting Reason for Separation
  • Chapter Review
  • Questions
  • Answers
  • Endnotes
  • Chapter 7 Compliance and Risk Management
  • Knowledge of
  • Laws and Regulations.
  • Employment-at-Will
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  • Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Labor Unions
  • NLRB Procedures for Recognizing a Union
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Establishing Contract Costs
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  • Administering Union Contracts (MoU or CBA)
  • Unfair Labor Practices
  • Complaint/Grievance Handling
  • Mediation and Arbitration
  • (Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR)
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
  • Health and Safety Monitoring
  • Handling Workplace Violence
  • Handling Emergencies
  • Business Continuity
  • Workforce Restructuring
  • Security Risks
  • Data Security/Cyber-Crimes
  • Inventory and Supply Security
  • Equipment Security
  • Theft Prevention/Loss Prevention
  • Preventing Equipment Damage
  • Securing Passwords
  • Terrorism
  • Workers' Compensation Compliance
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Return-to-Work Policies
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Workplace Safety Inspections
  • Accident Reporting
  • Chapter Review
  • Questions
  • Answers
  • Endnotes
  • Chapter 8 Early HR Career-Level Tasks
  • Task #1: Access, Collect, and Provide Information
  • and Data to Support HR-Related Decisions
  • Task #2: Comply with All Applicable Laws and Regulations
  • Task #3: Coordinate and Communicate with External Providers
  • of HR Services
  • Task #4: Maintain Employee Data in HRIS or System of Record
  • Task #5: Maintain, File, and Process HR Forms
  • Task #6: Prepare HR-Related Documents
  • Task #7: Provide Internal Customer Service by Answering
  • or Referring HR-Related Questions from Employees
  • as the First Level of Support
  • Task #8: Communicate Information about HR Policies
  • and Procedures
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  • Task #9: Communicate the Organization's Core Values,
  • Vision, Mission, Culture, and Ethical Behaviors
  • Task #10: Identify Risk in the Workplace
  • Task #11: Minimize Risk by Conducting Audits
  • Task #12: Document and Update Essential Job Functions
  • with Support of Managers
  • Task #13: Post Job Listings
  • Task #14: Manage Applicant Databases
  • Task #15: Screen Applicants for Managers to Interview
  • Task #16: Answer Questions from Job Applicants
  • Task #17: Coordinate Interview Logistics
  • Task #18: Interview Job Candidates
  • Task #19: Arrange for Tests and Assessments of Applicants
  • Task #20: Coordinate the Employment Offer
  • Task #21: Administer Post-Offer Employment Activities
  • Task #22: Communicate Compensation and Benefits Programs
  • and Systems
  • Task #23: Coordinate Activities to Support Employee
  • Benefits Programs
  • Task #24: Coordinate Payroll-Related Information
  • Task #25: Process Claims from Employees
  • Task #26: Resolve Routine Employee Compensation
  • and Benefits Issues
  • Task #27: Conduct Orientation and Onboarding
  • for New Hires, Rehires, and Transfers
  • Task #28: Coordinate Training Sessions
  • Task #29: Conduct Employee Training Programs
  • Task #30: Coordinate the Logistics for Employee Relations
  • Programs
  • Task #31: Monitor Completion of Performance Reviews
  • and Development Plans
  • Chapter Review
  • Endnote
  • Part III Appendixes and Glossary
  • Appendix A List of Common HR Acronyms
  • Appendix B Case Laws by Chapter
  • Chapter 3: Talent Acquisition
  • Chapter 4: Learning and Development
  • Chapter 5: Compensation and Benefits
  • Chapter 6: Employee Relations
  • Chapter 7: Compliance and Risk Management
  • Chapter 8: Early HR Career-Level Tasks
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  • Appendix C For Additional Study
  • Appendix D About the Online Content
  • System Requirements
  • Your Total Seminars Training Hub Account
  • Privacy Notice
  • Single User License Terms and Conditions
  • TotalTester Online
  • Technical Support
  • Glossary
  • Index.

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