An Introduction to the HR Management Standards for Nonprofits

Module 1HR Management Policy Framework & Employment Legislation

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ObjectivesHR Management Policy Framework and Employment

Legislation(Standard Area 1)

• Understand how HR management policy frameworks and legislation contributes to your organization’s success in achieving its mission.

• Know the key elements of Standard Area 1.

• Be aware of resources that can assist you in implementing the Standard Area.

• Be able to identify next steps you must take to achieve this Standard Area.

HR Management Standards

• Standards are grouped into 6 broad clusters (p.4)

• Each cluster has 5 parts (p.6):– Introductory statements (intent & benefit)– The Standard statement (result to be

achieved)– Standard details (what to include/what to

consider)– Implementation Considerations– Links to Resources (articles, research

documents, tools & templates)

1. HR Management Policy Framework & Employment Legislation

2. Getting the Right People

3. Managing People & their Work

4. Workplaces that work

5. Training, Learning & Development

6. HR Planning

Relationship among HR Management Standards

Assessment

Take Stock:an assessment of your organization’s core functions

http://takestock.hrcouncil.ca/

Standard Area 1: HR Management Policy

Framework & LegislationAll employers MUST understand and comply with legislation relating to employment.

Your HR policies and practices MUST take into account the laws and regulations re: the employer-employee relationship.

Legislation – frameworkLegislation interpreted through case law

Standard 1.1:

HR management policies are formalized, documented and approved by the Board or approval as designated to the CEO/ED

Features of a practical policy

Good organization and layoutRelevant contentClear languageFairness and flexibilityLegal compliance

Standard 1.2:

HR management policies comply with employment, workplace health and safety, and other related legislation as applicable in the jurisdiction in which the organization operates.

For your topic, review the legislation and/or regulations that govern policies in NS and prepare responses to the following questions:

A) What is the scope of the legislation?

B) How can you get more information about the legislation?

C) In what ways is this legislation relevant to HR management policies in your organizations?

Standard 1.3

HR management policies are reviewed on a regular basis and revised, if

necessary.

Standard 1.4

HR management policies are made accessible to employees.

Standard 1.4 1.How do you inform employees about

policies?2.Do your employees get to keep a

copy?3.Is there a central place where they

are accessible?4.When policies are changed or added.

How to you notify people?5.How often does your organization re-

visit policies with staff?

Homework

Review and rate an existing policyor

Create and rate your own policy

ObjectivesHR Management Policy Framework and Employment

Legislation(Standard Area 1)

• Understand how HR management policy frameworks and legislation contributes to your organization’s success in achieving its mission.

• Know the key elements of Standard Area 1.

• Be aware of resources that can assist you in implementing the Standard Area.

• Be able to identify next steps you must take to achieve this Standard Area.

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For your topic, review the legislation and/or regulations that govern policies in NS and prepare responses to the following questions:

A) What is the scope of the legislation?

B) How can you get more information about the legislation?

C) In what ways is this legislation relevant to HR management policies in your organizations?

Employment Standards

For your topic, review the legislation and/or regulations that govern policies in NS and prepare responses to the following questions:

A) What is the scope of the legislation?

B) How can you get more information about the legislation?

C) In what ways is this legislation relevant to HR management policies in your organizations?

Human Rights

For your topic, review the legislation and/or regulations that govern policies in NS and prepare responses to the following questions:

A) What is the scope of the legislation?

B) How can you get more information about the legislation?

C) In what ways is this legislation relevant to HR management policies in your organizations?

Health & Safety

For your topic, review the legislation and/or regulations that govern policies in NS and prepare responses to the following questions:

A) What is the scope of the legislation?

B) How can you get more information about the legislation?

C) In what ways is this legislation relevant to HR management policies in your organizations?

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