Industrial-Organizational Psychology

1. Ethical and Legal Issues
   1. Employee Privacy and Confidentiality
      1. Legal Frameworks Governing Privacy
         1. Understanding Data Protection Laws
         2. The role of GDPR and HIPAA
      2. Managing Employee Data
         1. Best Practices for Data Storage
         2. Policies for Access and Use of Employee Information
      3. Confidentiality Practices
         1. Developing Confidentiality Agreements
         2. Ethical Issues in Breaching Confidentiality
      4. Surveillance and Monitoring
         1. Balancing Surveillance with Privacy Rights
         2. Ethical Considerations of Employee Monitoring
   2. Equal Employment Opportunity
      1. Anti-Discrimination Laws
         1. Understanding the Civil Rights Act
         2. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
         3. The Equal Pay Act and its Impact
      2. Implementing Equal Opportunity Policies
         1. Strategies for Diverse Hiring Practices
         2. Monitoring and Reporting Compliance
      3. Challenges in Ensuring Equal Opportunity
         1. Addressing Implicit Bias
         2. The Role of Affirmative Action
   3. Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
      1. Identifying Different Types of Harassment
         1. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
         2. Bullying and Psychological Harassment
      2. Legal Repercussions of Harassment
         1. Understanding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
         2. Steps in Filing a Harassment Claim
      3. Creating a Safe Work Environment
         1. Implementing Anti-Harassment Policies
         2. Conducting Effective Training for Prevention
      4. Handling Reports and Investigations
         1. Procedures for Reporting Harassment
         2. Ethical Considerations in Investigation Processes
   4. Labor Laws and Regulations
      1. Key Labor Laws
         1. Overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
         2. Understanding the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
      2. Rights of Workers
         1. Minimum Wage and Working Hours
         2. Right to Unionize and Collective Bargaining
      3. Employer Responsibilities
         1. Maintaining Workplace Safety and Health Standards
         2. Ensuring Compliance with Worker’s Compensation Laws
      4. Ethical Implications of Labor Practices
         1. Addressing Exploitative Labor Practices
         2. Promoting Fair Labor Standards in Global Contexts