D352 WGU UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Voluntary Affirmative Action Plan A plan put into place by an employer whose self-analysis reveals effects of past
discriminatory action.
Whistleblower Individual who reports real or perceived wrongs committed by the employer.
Whistleblowing The action of an employee to report the wrongdoings of an employer.
Wildcat Strike A strike by a portion of workers that is not authorized by the union.
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act Enacted in 1988, it gives terminated workers an opportunity to search for other
(WARN) (Time before Mass Layoff) employment or obtain additional training.
WARN requires employers with over 100 employees to provide detailed written
advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs to affected employees
Worker's Compensation A form of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits for
employees injured while at work in exchange for relinquishment of the right to sue
the employer for negligence.
Workforce Analysis A review of jobs, ranked by title and compensation.
Workweek Any consecutive seven-day period.
Yellow Dog Contract A document whereby an employee agrees not to organize or join a union.
20-factor Analysis A guide adopted by the Internal Revenue Service for determining if a worker
should be classified as an independent contractor.
ADA Amendments Act Passed in 2008, it amends the ADA by adding new protections for employees with
disabilities.
ADEA Age Discrimination in Employment Act
ADEA Waivers A statement from a retiring employee that he or she will not make a personal
ADEA claim against the employer in exchange for retirement incentives.
Abuse of Discretion An employer's failure to consider important and relevant facts; acting in an
arbitrary or capricious manner.
Adverse Job Action A negative job action that results from an employee's lawful actions.
, Affirmative Action (AA) Any action taken by an employer to overcome discriminatory effects of past or
current practices that create barriers to equal employment opportunity.
Affirmative Action Plan "Plan that analyzes a workforce to determine whether protected classes are
underutilized in different job groups and describes how an organization will
address any underutilization that exists."
Age Discrimination Treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) Enacted in 1967, it protects employees who are 40 years of age and older.
Agency A contract relationship between a principal and an agent whereby the principal
authorizes the agent to work on his or her behalf and with power to bind the
principal.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against
people with disabilities. In general, the employment provisions of the ADA require
equal opportunity in selecting, testing, and hiring qualified applicants with
disabilities; job accommodation for applicants and workers with disabilities when
such accommodations would not impose "undue hardship;" and equal opportunity
in promotion and benefits.
Tangible Job Action An employment outcome arising out of sexual harassment.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Protects all races from discrimination.
Tort A civil wrong which causes someone harm.
U.S Constitution Established America's national government and fundamental laws, and
guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
USERRA Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Underutilization A discrepancy between the number of women and minorities in a particular
position and the number of qualified women and minorities in the constituent
market.
Undue Hardship An accommodation to the work environment that places a significant burden or
expense on the employer.
Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Action by an employer or a union that restrains or coerces employees from
exercising their rights to organize and bargain collectively or to refrain from doing
so.
Unfair Labor Practices Strike A stoppage of work in order to pressure management to follow the law.
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Enacted in 1994, it prevents any employer from discriminating against someone
Rights Act (USERRA) who is or has been in military service.
Answers
Voluntary Affirmative Action Plan A plan put into place by an employer whose self-analysis reveals effects of past
discriminatory action.
Whistleblower Individual who reports real or perceived wrongs committed by the employer.
Whistleblowing The action of an employee to report the wrongdoings of an employer.
Wildcat Strike A strike by a portion of workers that is not authorized by the union.
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act Enacted in 1988, it gives terminated workers an opportunity to search for other
(WARN) (Time before Mass Layoff) employment or obtain additional training.
WARN requires employers with over 100 employees to provide detailed written
advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs to affected employees
Worker's Compensation A form of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits for
employees injured while at work in exchange for relinquishment of the right to sue
the employer for negligence.
Workforce Analysis A review of jobs, ranked by title and compensation.
Workweek Any consecutive seven-day period.
Yellow Dog Contract A document whereby an employee agrees not to organize or join a union.
20-factor Analysis A guide adopted by the Internal Revenue Service for determining if a worker
should be classified as an independent contractor.
ADA Amendments Act Passed in 2008, it amends the ADA by adding new protections for employees with
disabilities.
ADEA Age Discrimination in Employment Act
ADEA Waivers A statement from a retiring employee that he or she will not make a personal
ADEA claim against the employer in exchange for retirement incentives.
Abuse of Discretion An employer's failure to consider important and relevant facts; acting in an
arbitrary or capricious manner.
Adverse Job Action A negative job action that results from an employee's lawful actions.
, Affirmative Action (AA) Any action taken by an employer to overcome discriminatory effects of past or
current practices that create barriers to equal employment opportunity.
Affirmative Action Plan "Plan that analyzes a workforce to determine whether protected classes are
underutilized in different job groups and describes how an organization will
address any underutilization that exists."
Age Discrimination Treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) Enacted in 1967, it protects employees who are 40 years of age and older.
Agency A contract relationship between a principal and an agent whereby the principal
authorizes the agent to work on his or her behalf and with power to bind the
principal.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against
people with disabilities. In general, the employment provisions of the ADA require
equal opportunity in selecting, testing, and hiring qualified applicants with
disabilities; job accommodation for applicants and workers with disabilities when
such accommodations would not impose "undue hardship;" and equal opportunity
in promotion and benefits.
Tangible Job Action An employment outcome arising out of sexual harassment.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Protects all races from discrimination.
Tort A civil wrong which causes someone harm.
U.S Constitution Established America's national government and fundamental laws, and
guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
USERRA Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Underutilization A discrepancy between the number of women and minorities in a particular
position and the number of qualified women and minorities in the constituent
market.
Undue Hardship An accommodation to the work environment that places a significant burden or
expense on the employer.
Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Action by an employer or a union that restrains or coerces employees from
exercising their rights to organize and bargain collectively or to refrain from doing
so.
Unfair Labor Practices Strike A stoppage of work in order to pressure management to follow the law.
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Enacted in 1994, it prevents any employer from discriminating against someone
Rights Act (USERRA) who is or has been in military service.
