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WGU D352 Employment and LaborLaw (questions and answers)
Whistleblower Protections
Legal safeguards for individuals reporting illegal activities in an
organization.
Arbitration
A method of dispute resolution where a neutral third party makes a
binding decision.
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Employment At Will
The legal doctrine that allows employers to terminate employees without
cause or notice.
Workplace Torts
Civil wrongs committed by one party against another in the workplace.
Employee Rights Regarding Privacy
The legal protections afforded to employees regarding their personal
privacy in the workplace.
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
,Legislation that prohibits the hiring of illegal aliens and establishes
verification requirements for work eligibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace
discrimination.
Disparate Treatment and Disparate Impact
Forms of employment discrimination based on intentional bias or
unintentional systemic effects.
Affirmative Action
Policies and practices designed to increase opportunities for historically
disadvantaged groups.
Introduction to Sexual Harassment Under Title VII
An overview of the legal protections against sexual harassment in the
workplace.
Equal Pay Act
Legislation that requires employers to pay men and women equal wages
for equal work.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A law that prohibits employment discrimination based on pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Legislation that provides eligible employees with unpaid leave for certain
family and medical reasons.
Discrimination under Title VII--Religion and National Origin
Protections against employment discrimination based on religion and
national origin.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Legislation that prohibits employment discrimination against individuals
who are 40 years of age or older.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Legislation that prohibits employment discrimination against individuals
with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations.
Genetic Information and Nondisclosure Act (GINA)
, Legislation that prohibits employment discrimination based on genetic
information.
Labor Relations
The relationship between employers and employees, particularly in the
context of collective bargaining and unionization.
Norris-LaGuardia Act
Legislation that limits the ability of federal courts to issue injunctions in
labor disputes.
National Labor Relations Act
Legislation that protects the rights of employees to engage in collective
bargaining and other concerted activities.
Labor Management Reporting & Disclosure Act (LMRDA)
Legislation that regulates the internal affairs of labor unions and protects
the rights of union members.
Employee Relations & Risk Management
The management of employee relations and the identification and
mitigation of risks in the workplace.
Administrative Employee under FLSA
An employee who performs office or non-manual work directly related to
the management or general business operations of the employer.
Assumption of Risk
The legal doctrine that relieves a party of liability for injuries resulting
from inherent risks or dangers.
Compensatory Time under FLSA
Time off from work that is provided instead of overtime pay, typically for
public sector employees.
Computer Related Occupations under FLSA
Jobs that involve the application of systems analysis techniques and
procedures to solve business problems using computer technology.
Contributory Negligence
A legal doctrine that reduces or eliminates the damages awarded to a
plaintiff if their own negligence contributed to their injury.
Executive Employee under FLSA
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