Employment Law Overview

An employee can be discharged if unable to do the work because of illness or injury.

The minimum wage and overtime requirements apply to all employees, including salaried executives.

Which employees can be discharged at any time?

What duty is owed to the employee by the employer?

The minimum wage and maximum hours for employees is established by the _______.

If an employer fires an employee in retaliation for reporting unlawful conduct, this is termed:

What type of compensation is an employee entitled to if discharged without cause?

Following her layoff, Stacey is eligible for a government program that provides short-term income called:

Employment Law

An employee can be discharged if they are unable to work due to illness or injury.
Salaried executives, administrators, and professional workers are exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements.
When state child-labor laws have stricter standards than federal laws, the state laws take precedence.
Employees working at will can be discharged at any time.

Employer's Duty to the Employee

The employer owes the employee a duty of reasonable treatment.

Employee Rights

The Fair Labor Standards Act sets the minimum wage and maximum hours for employees.
An employer who fires an employee in retaliation for reporting unlawful conduct is committing a wrongful discharge.
An employee discharged without cause is entitled to unemployment compensation.

Government Assistance

Unemployment compensation provides short-term income for individuals who have lost their jobs.

Employee Classifications

An employee is someone who is hired to perform work under the direct supervision of their employer.
An independent contractor is self-employed and works for an employer on a project basis.

Employment Contracts

If an employee is hired for a specific period, the employer may be liable for breach of contract if they terminate the employee before that period ends.
An employee who is fired for cause, meaning they have violated the terms of their employment agreement, is not typically eligible for unemployment compensation.

This quiz provides an overview of key concepts in employment law, including employee rights, employer duties, and classifications. Test your knowledge on laws related to termination, wages, and government assistance.