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Which law prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship against persons who have a legal right to work in this country?
Which law prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship against persons who have a legal right to work in this country?
- ADA Amendments Act
- Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
- Equal Pay Act of 1963
- Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (correct)
Which law guarantees covered employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave each year for various reasons?
Which law guarantees covered employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave each year for various reasons?
- ADA Amendments Act
- Equal Pay Act of 1963
- Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
- Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (correct)
Which law significantly broadened the scope of individuals covered under the ADA?
Which law significantly broadened the scope of individuals covered under the ADA?
- Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
- Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
- Equal Pay Act of 1963
- ADA Amendments Act (correct)
Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Which federal law bans discrimination on the basis of age against persons who are 40 or older?
Which federal law bans discrimination on the basis of age against persons who are 40 or older?
Which federal law forbids discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations for their limitations?
Which federal law forbids discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations for their limitations?
Which federal law prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee who has opposed an unlawful employment practice or participated in an investigation?
Which federal law prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee who has opposed an unlawful employment practice or participated in an investigation?
Which federal law bans discrimination on the basis of age against individuals who are 40 or older?
Which federal law bans discrimination on the basis of age against individuals who are 40 or older?
Which federal law prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations for their limitations?
Which federal law prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations for their limitations?
Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Which federal law broadened the scope of individuals covered under the ADA?
Which federal law broadened the scope of individuals covered under the ADA?
Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age against persons who are 40 or older?
Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age against persons who are 40 or older?
Which federal law should managers and supervisors be knowledgeable about to avoid legal trouble?
Which federal law should managers and supervisors be knowledgeable about to avoid legal trouble?
Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship against persons who have a legal right to work in this country?
Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship against persons who have a legal right to work in this country?
Which federal law guarantees covered employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave each year for various reasons?
Which federal law guarantees covered employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave each year for various reasons?
Which federal law significantly broadened the scope of individuals covered under the ADA?
Which federal law significantly broadened the scope of individuals covered under the ADA?
Which federal law prohibits paying workers of one sex at a rate different from that paid to the other sex when jobs involve equal skill, effort, and responsibility and are performed under similar working conditions in the same establishment?
Which federal law prohibits paying workers of one sex at a rate different from that paid to the other sex when jobs involve equal skill, effort, and responsibility and are performed under similar working conditions in the same establishment?
Which federal law requires employers to verify the employment eligibility and identity of all employees hired to work in the US after November 6, 1986?
Which federal law requires employers to verify the employment eligibility and identity of all employees hired to work in the US after November 6, 1986?
Which federal law guarantees covered employees up to 26 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave to care for injured military personnel?
Which federal law guarantees covered employees up to 26 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave to care for injured military personnel?
Which federal law grants eligible employees up to 12 weeks unpaid leave due to a 'qualifying exigency' arising from the fact that a spouse, child, or parent is on active duty or has been notified of an impending call or return to duty?
Which federal law grants eligible employees up to 12 weeks unpaid leave due to a 'qualifying exigency' arising from the fact that a spouse, child, or parent is on active duty or has been notified of an impending call or return to duty?
Which federal law shifted the focus away from whether an individual is covered under the ADA toward employer compliance with the law?
Which federal law shifted the focus away from whether an individual is covered under the ADA toward employer compliance with the law?
Study Notes
Employment Discrimination Laws
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship against persons who have a legal right to work in the US.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Age Discrimination
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) bans discrimination on the basis of age against persons who are 40 or older.
Disability Discrimination
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) forbids discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations for their limitations.
- The ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) significantly broadened the scope of individuals covered under the ADA.
Leave and Employment Practices
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees covered employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave each year for various reasons, including up to 26 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave to care for injured military personnel.
- The FMLA also grants eligible employees up to 12 weeks unpaid leave due to a 'qualifying exigency' arising from the fact that a spouse, child, or parent is on active duty or has been notified of an impending call or return to duty.
Equal Pay and Retaliation
- The Equal Pay Act prohibits paying workers of one sex at a rate different from that paid to the other sex when jobs involve equal skill, effort, and responsibility and are performed under similar working conditions in the same establishment.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee who has opposed an unlawful employment practice or participated in an investigation.
Verification and Compliance
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) requires employers to verify the employment eligibility and identity of all employees hired to work in the US after November 6, 1986.
- Managers and supervisors should be knowledgeable about the above laws to avoid legal trouble.
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Employee Complaints and Retaliation Quiz: Test your knowledge on handling workplace concerns such as harassment, misconduct, wages, and more. Learn how to address complaints effectively and avoid retaliation to ensure a fair and lawful work environment.
