D352 Wgu Exam Study Guide

Voluntary Affirmative Action Plan - Answer-A plan put into place by an employer whose self-analysis reveals effects of past discriminatory action. Whistleblower - Answer-Individual who reports real or perceived wrongs committed by the employer. Whistleblowing - Answer-The action of an employee to report the wrongdoings of an employer. Wildcat Strike - Answer-A strike by a portion of workers that is not authorized by the union. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) (Time before Mass Layoff) - Answer-Enacted in 1988, it gives terminated workers an opportunity to search for other 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 - Answer-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 - Answer-A review of jobs, ranked by title and compensation. Workweek - Answer-Any consecutive seven-day period. Yellow Dog Contract - Answer-A document whereby an employee agrees not to organize or join a union. 20-factor Analysis - Answer-A guide adopted by the Internal Revenue Service for determining if a worker should be classified as an independent contractor. ADA Amendments Act - Answer-Passed in 2008, it amends the ADA by adding new protections for employees with disabilities. ADEA - Answe