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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act applies to:
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act applies to:
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to workplaces with at least how many employees?
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to workplaces with at least how many employees?
fifteen
Gino applies for a job with Hobby Company and the employer does not hire him because of his ethnicity. This is an example of what kind of discrimination?
Gino applies for a job with Hobby Company and the employer does not hire him because of his ethnicity. This is an example of what kind of discrimination?
disparate-treatment discrimination
Devlin, who is thirteen years old, cannot work in what kind of occupation under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
Devlin, who is thirteen years old, cannot work in what kind of occupation under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
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Nora is closely supervised at Oil and Gas Inc. In relation to third parties, what is her status?
Nora is closely supervised at Oil and Gas Inc. In relation to third parties, what is her status?
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Federal overtime provisions apply only after a covered employee works more than how many hours in a week?
Federal overtime provisions apply only after a covered employee works more than how many hours in a week?
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Employees who lose their jobs with Fresh Food are not eligible for compensation if they:
Employees who lose their jobs with Fresh Food are not eligible for compensation if they:
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Fred, who is employed by Energy Company, breaches what duty by secretly buying property?
Fred, who is employed by Energy Company, breaches what duty by secretly buying property?
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Manufacturers and suppliers entering into contracts with agencies of the federal government are exempt from federal wage-hour requirements.
Manufacturers and suppliers entering into contracts with agencies of the federal government are exempt from federal wage-hour requirements.
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies to employers and labor unions with at least how many employees?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies to employers and labor unions with at least how many employees?
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Under the Affordable Care Act's 50/30 rule, what happens to qualified employers who fail to provide insurance?
Under the Affordable Care Act's 50/30 rule, what happens to qualified employers who fail to provide insurance?
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Any person can be an agent, regardless of whether he or she has the capacity to contract.
Any person can be an agent, regardless of whether he or she has the capacity to contract.
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What is the likely consequence for Laura, the only female employee experiencing relentless teasing from her supervisor?
What is the likely consequence for Laura, the only female employee experiencing relentless teasing from her supervisor?
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Myra's behavior of sending sexually explicit images is an example of what type of harassment?
Myra's behavior of sending sexually explicit images is an example of what type of harassment?
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Private employers are generally free to hire and fire workers at will, regardless of the employees' performance.
Private employers are generally free to hire and fire workers at will, regardless of the employees' performance.
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The Immigration Act limits the number of legal immigrants entering the United States.
The Immigration Act limits the number of legal immigrants entering the United States.
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What right do Mica and other union members have under federal law?
What right do Mica and other union members have under federal law?
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To successfully defend against a claim of discrimination under Title VII, what must an employer show?
To successfully defend against a claim of discrimination under Title VII, what must an employer show?
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The union may call a strike if it believes that what has occurred during negotiations?
The union may call a strike if it believes that what has occurred during negotiations?
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The Immigration Reform and Control Act provided amnesty to a certain group of aliens living illegally in the United States.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act provided amnesty to a certain group of aliens living illegally in the United States.
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A key provision of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) concerns what?
A key provision of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) concerns what?
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Study Notes
Employment Laws Overview
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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: Protects U.S. employees in foreign countries, applicable to all private and public employers.
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Americans with Disabilities Act: Applies to workplaces with a minimum of fifteen employees, ensuring rights for individuals with disabilities.
Discrimination in the Workplace
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Disparate-treatment discrimination: Gino's job rejection due to ethnicity or national origin exemplifies this form of discrimination.
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Constructive discharge: Laura’s situation at Motor Service Inc., where relentless teasing leads to her resignation, fits this definition.
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Hostile work environment harassment: Myra's emailing of inappropriate images to Neil creates a hostile work environment under Title VII protections.
Labor Standards and Employee Rights
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Fair Labor Standards Act: Devlin, at thirteen, is prohibited from working in hazardous occupations.
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Federal overtime provisions: Applies only after employees work over forty hours in a week.
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Compensation eligibility: Employees who voluntarily quit their jobs at Fresh Food Packing Inc. are not eligible for compensation.
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Employee rights to collective bargaining: Under federal law, union members like Mica can collectively bargain with employers through their representatives.
Agency and Employment Relationships
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Employee and agent relationship: Nora’s role at Oil and Gas Inc. highlights dual responsibilities toward the company and third parties.
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Duty of loyalty: Fred’s actions of secretly purchasing property and reselling it to Energy Company breaches this duty.
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Agent capacity: Any person can act as an agent, regardless of their contractual capacity.
Miscellaneous Employment Regulations
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Applies to employers and labor unions with at least fifteen employees.
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Affordable Care Act: Requires employers with fifty or more full-time employees to provide health insurance, with penalties for non-compliance after thirty employees.
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At-will employment: Generally grants private employers the freedom to hire and terminate employees regardless of performance.
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Immigration Act: Imposes limits on legal immigration into the U.S.
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): A key provision relates to vesting, granting employees rights to pension benefits post-employment.
Union and Employer Relations
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Union recognition: Employers may voluntarily recognize a union if a majority of workers sign authorization cards but are not obliged to do so.
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Strikes due to stalemates: Bricklayers Union may call a strike with Construction Inc. if they believe negotiations are at an impasse.
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Immigration Reform and Control Act: Provided amnesty to certain groups of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
Legal Defenses Against Discrimination
- Defense against discrimination claims: Employers must justify their practices if they reject candidates like Vim, who passed qualification tests.
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Test your knowledge on key legal concepts covered in Law 231, specifically from Chapters 19 to 24. This quiz includes important information about employment rights and anti-discrimination laws. Perfect for exam preparation and understanding workplace regulations.
