WGU D352: Employment and Labor Law
Study Guide for OA Preparation
This study guide is proprietary information created for WGU students. Sharing it or
your answers to it is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
Table of Contents
You-can-navigate-through-this-guide-by-holding-down-the-CTRL-key-on-your-keyboard-and-then-clicking-on-the-title-of-the-
study-guide-section-below.
Welcome-to-D352:-Employment-and-Labor-Law!
Guidelines-for-using-this-Guide
Tips-for-Success-in-the-Course
Breakdown-of-Course
D352:-Federal-Employment-Laws—The-Laws-Table
Laws-from-Section-1
Laws-from-Section-2
Laws-from-Section-3
D352:-Vocabulary-Exercise
,Compliance-and-Diversity-Management,-Section-1,-Content
Lesson-1--Whistleblower-Protections-&-Arbitration
Lesson-2--Employment-At-Will
Lesson-3--Workplace-Torts
Lesson-4--Employee-Rights-Regarding-Privacy
Lesson-5--Immigration-Reform-and-Control-Act-(IRCA)
Lesson-6--Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Commission-(EEOC)
Lesson-7--Disparate-Treatment-and-Disparate-Impact
Lesson-8--Affirmative-Action
Lesson-9--Introduction-to-Sexual-Harassment-Under-Title-VII
Lesson-10--Equal-Pay-Act
Lesson-11.1--Pregnancy-Discrimination-Act
Lesson-11.2--Family-Medical-Leave-Act-(FMLA)
Lesson-12--Discrimination-under-Title-VII--Religion-and-National-Origin
Lesson-13--Age-Discrimination-in-Employment-Act-(ADEA)
Lesson-14--Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-(ADA)-and-Genetic-Information-and-Nondisclosure-Act-(GINA)
Labor-Relations,-Section-2,-Content
Lesson-1--Arbitration
Lesson-2--Labor-Relations
Lesson-3--Norris-LaGuardia
Lesson-4--National-Labor-Relations-Act
Lesson-5--Union-Organization-Process
Lesson-6--Strikes
Lesson-7--Unfair-Labor-Practices-and-Collective-Bargaining
Lesson-8--Labor-Management-Reporting-&-Disclosure-Act-(LMRDA)
Employee-Relations-Risk-Management,-Section-3,-Content
Lesson-1--USERRA
Lesson-2--WARN
Lesson-3--OSHA
Lesson-4--Income-Protection
Lesson-5--FLSA
Compliance-and-Diversity-Management,-Section-1,-Activity
Activity-1
Activity-2
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, Activity-3
Labor-Law,-Section-2,-Activity
Activity-1
Bonus-Questions
Activity-2
Activity-3
Risk-Management,-Section-3,-Activity
Welcome-to-D352:-Employment-and-Labor-Law!
We-are-happy-to-have-you-with-us-and-have-provided-you-with-a-wealth-of-resources-to-help-you-be-successful.-This-study-
guide-is-among-the-resources-that-will-help-you-narrow-your-focus-of-study.
Guidelines-for-using-this-Guide
1. Each-tab-is-color-coded-according-to-the-course's-core-competencies-and-align-with-the-"topics"-in-the-coaching-
report.-Within-each-competency,-the-guide-is-organized-according-to-the-lessons-in-the-course.-You-can-complete-
this-guide-as-you-work-through-the-readings/text.
2. The-Laws-Table-has-been-provided-for-you,-but-you-still-need-to-study-it.-It-contains-each-of-the-laws-that-you-are-
responsible-for-knowing-about-in-this-course-and-what-specifically-you-need-to-know-about-each-law.-You-may-
decide-to-print-that-tab-of-the-workbook-and-fold-it-in-accordion-fashion-to-use-it-as-you-would-flashcards.-Also,-
know-the-acronyms-for-the-laws-where-noted-and-laws-that-have-pseudonyms-(or-a.k.a.).-This-tab-has-frozen-
panes-to-show-column-and-row-headings-as-you-scroll.
3. The-vocabulary-tab-contains-all-the-essential-need-to-know-words-for-the-course.-In-some-cases,-they-will-be-the-
concept-tested,-in-other-cases,-they-provide-fundamental-understanding-to-study-more-complex-concepts.-
Know-these-words!-They-are-alphabetical-by-Section-of-the-course.-Complete/review-this-tab-first.
4. The-content/competency-tabs-were-specially-designed-to-not-only-encompass-concepts-we-know-will-be-a-
part-of-the-OA,-but-also-to-include-common-struggle-points-of-students-and-for-application-of-the-laws-on-
The-Laws-Table.-The-first-tab-for-each-competency-is-the-"notes"-tabs.-Do-not-type-in-the-shaded-areas.-The-
second-tabs-are-referred-to-as-the-activity-tabs.-These-are-designed-for-application-various-concepts.-Not-all-
concepts-on-the-notes-tabs-or-in-The-Laws-Table-will-appear-on-the-activity-tabs,-but-you-are-responsible-for-all-of-
it.-Complete-these-tabs-as-review-after-you-have-studied-The-Laws-Table,-vocabulary,-and-notes-tabs.-Do-not-
skip-these-activities!
5. The-Laws-Table-and-Vocabulary-tabs-work-in-conjunction-with-the-competency-tabs.
Tips-for-Success-in-the-Course
1. Complete-all-lessons,-readings,-and-quizzes-available-through-the-course/text.
2. Attend-the-live-events-(register-through-the-"Explore-Cohort-Offerings"-link-on-the-Course-of-Study/course's-
homepage).
Page
D352 Study Guide
, 3. If-you-can't-attend-the-live-events,-watch-the-videos-available-through-the-Resource-Index.
4. Complete-this-study-guide.
5. Meet-with-your-Course-Instructor-to-discuss-any-concepts-with-which-you-are-struggling-or-for-which-you-would-
like-more-information
Breakdown-of-Course
Below-is-a-breakdown-of-competencies-and-their-associated-chapters.-Please-note,-these-chapters-may-be-covered-in-
whole-or-only-partially.-It-is-important-to-follow-the-course/lesson-outline.
Associated-Chapters:
OA Competency Breakdown by Percentage of Concentration
Employee Re
Section 1, Lessons 1-
agement
Section 2, Lessons 1-8
Employee-Relations/Risk-Management-25%
---Section-3,-Lessons-1-5
------Chapters-20-22
Page
D352 Study Guide
Study Guide for OA Preparation
This study guide is proprietary information created for WGU students. Sharing it or
your answers to it is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
Table of Contents
You-can-navigate-through-this-guide-by-holding-down-the-CTRL-key-on-your-keyboard-and-then-clicking-on-the-title-of-the-
study-guide-section-below.
Welcome-to-D352:-Employment-and-Labor-Law!
Guidelines-for-using-this-Guide
Tips-for-Success-in-the-Course
Breakdown-of-Course
D352:-Federal-Employment-Laws—The-Laws-Table
Laws-from-Section-1
Laws-from-Section-2
Laws-from-Section-3
D352:-Vocabulary-Exercise
,Compliance-and-Diversity-Management,-Section-1,-Content
Lesson-1--Whistleblower-Protections-&-Arbitration
Lesson-2--Employment-At-Will
Lesson-3--Workplace-Torts
Lesson-4--Employee-Rights-Regarding-Privacy
Lesson-5--Immigration-Reform-and-Control-Act-(IRCA)
Lesson-6--Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Commission-(EEOC)
Lesson-7--Disparate-Treatment-and-Disparate-Impact
Lesson-8--Affirmative-Action
Lesson-9--Introduction-to-Sexual-Harassment-Under-Title-VII
Lesson-10--Equal-Pay-Act
Lesson-11.1--Pregnancy-Discrimination-Act
Lesson-11.2--Family-Medical-Leave-Act-(FMLA)
Lesson-12--Discrimination-under-Title-VII--Religion-and-National-Origin
Lesson-13--Age-Discrimination-in-Employment-Act-(ADEA)
Lesson-14--Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-(ADA)-and-Genetic-Information-and-Nondisclosure-Act-(GINA)
Labor-Relations,-Section-2,-Content
Lesson-1--Arbitration
Lesson-2--Labor-Relations
Lesson-3--Norris-LaGuardia
Lesson-4--National-Labor-Relations-Act
Lesson-5--Union-Organization-Process
Lesson-6--Strikes
Lesson-7--Unfair-Labor-Practices-and-Collective-Bargaining
Lesson-8--Labor-Management-Reporting-&-Disclosure-Act-(LMRDA)
Employee-Relations-Risk-Management,-Section-3,-Content
Lesson-1--USERRA
Lesson-2--WARN
Lesson-3--OSHA
Lesson-4--Income-Protection
Lesson-5--FLSA
Compliance-and-Diversity-Management,-Section-1,-Activity
Activity-1
Activity-2
Page
D352 Study Guide
, Activity-3
Labor-Law,-Section-2,-Activity
Activity-1
Bonus-Questions
Activity-2
Activity-3
Risk-Management,-Section-3,-Activity
Welcome-to-D352:-Employment-and-Labor-Law!
We-are-happy-to-have-you-with-us-and-have-provided-you-with-a-wealth-of-resources-to-help-you-be-successful.-This-study-
guide-is-among-the-resources-that-will-help-you-narrow-your-focus-of-study.
Guidelines-for-using-this-Guide
1. Each-tab-is-color-coded-according-to-the-course's-core-competencies-and-align-with-the-"topics"-in-the-coaching-
report.-Within-each-competency,-the-guide-is-organized-according-to-the-lessons-in-the-course.-You-can-complete-
this-guide-as-you-work-through-the-readings/text.
2. The-Laws-Table-has-been-provided-for-you,-but-you-still-need-to-study-it.-It-contains-each-of-the-laws-that-you-are-
responsible-for-knowing-about-in-this-course-and-what-specifically-you-need-to-know-about-each-law.-You-may-
decide-to-print-that-tab-of-the-workbook-and-fold-it-in-accordion-fashion-to-use-it-as-you-would-flashcards.-Also,-
know-the-acronyms-for-the-laws-where-noted-and-laws-that-have-pseudonyms-(or-a.k.a.).-This-tab-has-frozen-
panes-to-show-column-and-row-headings-as-you-scroll.
3. The-vocabulary-tab-contains-all-the-essential-need-to-know-words-for-the-course.-In-some-cases,-they-will-be-the-
concept-tested,-in-other-cases,-they-provide-fundamental-understanding-to-study-more-complex-concepts.-
Know-these-words!-They-are-alphabetical-by-Section-of-the-course.-Complete/review-this-tab-first.
4. The-content/competency-tabs-were-specially-designed-to-not-only-encompass-concepts-we-know-will-be-a-
part-of-the-OA,-but-also-to-include-common-struggle-points-of-students-and-for-application-of-the-laws-on-
The-Laws-Table.-The-first-tab-for-each-competency-is-the-"notes"-tabs.-Do-not-type-in-the-shaded-areas.-The-
second-tabs-are-referred-to-as-the-activity-tabs.-These-are-designed-for-application-various-concepts.-Not-all-
concepts-on-the-notes-tabs-or-in-The-Laws-Table-will-appear-on-the-activity-tabs,-but-you-are-responsible-for-all-of-
it.-Complete-these-tabs-as-review-after-you-have-studied-The-Laws-Table,-vocabulary,-and-notes-tabs.-Do-not-
skip-these-activities!
5. The-Laws-Table-and-Vocabulary-tabs-work-in-conjunction-with-the-competency-tabs.
Tips-for-Success-in-the-Course
1. Complete-all-lessons,-readings,-and-quizzes-available-through-the-course/text.
2. Attend-the-live-events-(register-through-the-"Explore-Cohort-Offerings"-link-on-the-Course-of-Study/course's-
homepage).
Page
D352 Study Guide
, 3. If-you-can't-attend-the-live-events,-watch-the-videos-available-through-the-Resource-Index.
4. Complete-this-study-guide.
5. Meet-with-your-Course-Instructor-to-discuss-any-concepts-with-which-you-are-struggling-or-for-which-you-would-
like-more-information
Breakdown-of-Course
Below-is-a-breakdown-of-competencies-and-their-associated-chapters.-Please-note,-these-chapters-may-be-covered-in-
whole-or-only-partially.-It-is-important-to-follow-the-course/lesson-outline.
Associated-Chapters:
OA Competency Breakdown by Percentage of Concentration
Employee Re
Section 1, Lessons 1-
agement
Section 2, Lessons 1-8
Employee-Relations/Risk-Management-25%
---Section-3,-Lessons-1-5
------Chapters-20-22
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