WGU D352 Employment and Labor Law Exam Study Guide Graded A 2024

Whistleblower Protections Legal safeguards for individuals reporting illegal activities in an organization. Arbitration A method of dispute resolution where a neutral third party makes a binding decision. Employment At Will The legal doctrine that allows employers to terminate employees without cause or notice. Workplace Torts Civil wrongs committed by one party against another in the workplace. Employee Rights Regarding Privacy The legal protections afforded to employees regarding their personal privacy in the workplace. Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Legislation that prohibits the hiring of illegal aliens and establishes verification requirements for work eligibility. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) The federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace discrimination. Disparate Treatment and Disparate Impact Forms of employment discrimination based on intentional bias or unintentional systemic effects. Affirmative Action Policies and practices designed to increase opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups. Introduction to Sexual Harassment Under Title VII An overview of the legal protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. Equal Pay Act Legislation that requires employers to pay men and women equal wages for equal work. Pregnancy Discrimination Act A law that prohibits employment discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Legislation that provides eligible employees with unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Discrimination under Title VII--Religion and National Origin Protections against employment discrimination based on religion and national origin. Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) Legislation that prohibits employment discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Legislation that prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations. Genetic Information and Nondisclosure Act (GINA) Legislation that prohibits employment discrimination based on genetic information. Labor Relations The relationship between employers and employees, particularly in the context of collective bargaining and unionization. Norris-LaGuardia Act