WGU C233 VOCABULARY STUDY GUIDE
Agency - Answer -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.
Appropriation of Image of Likeness - Answer -A type of tort in which an employer uses
the name, image, or likeness of an employee for commercial purposes in a way that is
not described in the job description.
Assumption of Risk - Answer -An employer defense that states an employee knows
and accepts the risk of potential injury in a certain position.
Authorization cards - Answer -An authorization card is a form signed by an employee to
designate a union as his or her bargaining agent. The union authorization card is legally
binding on the employee, despite any claims the union may make to the contrary.
Bargaining unit - Answer -A group of workers represented by a union in collective
bargaining.
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) - Answer -A reasonable employment
qualification that an employer is allowed to consider when making decisions about hiring
and retaining employees.
Dual purpose mission - Answer -This occurs when an employee conducts personal and
work business at the same time; subjecting the employer to liability for the employee's
actions.
Due Diligence - Answer -Reasonable steps are taken by an employer to ensure that
applicants are eligible to be hired.
Due process - Answer -Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as
a citizen's entitlement.
Duty to bargain in good faith - Answer -A concept that requires a mutual obligation of
both parties to participate actively in negotiations by demonstrating intent to resolve a
dispute.
Employer - Answer -One who employs the services of others in exchange for wages.
E-verify - Answer -An online tool administered through the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) and used by employers to verify the validity of
documents presented by new hires.
, Breach of Duty - Answer -A breach of the duty of care occurs when one fails to fulfill his
or her duty of care to act reasonably in some aspect.
Business Necessity - Answer -A legitimate business purpose that justifies an
employment decision as effective and necessary.
Closed shop - Answer -An illegal requirement that an employee is a union member.
Collective bargaining - Answer -The negotiation process between unions and
employers.
Compensatory Time under FLSA - Answer -An option for public employers to allow
time off for employees instead of payment.
Compliance Requirement under OSHA - Answer -A mandate that all employers comply
with all safety and health requirements issued by the Department of Labor.
Concerted Activity under NLRA - Answer -Any effort by employees to join together to
seek improvement in working conditions.
Contributory Negligence - Answer -An employer defense that an employee's errant
conduct contributed to a workplace injury.
Defamation - Answer -Communicating false statements that harm a person's
reputation.
Defined Benefit Plan - Answer -A type of pension plan that provides a fixed amount of
payment upon retirement.
Defined Contribution Plan - Answer -A type of pension plan in which an employer sets
aside a certain amount each year for the employee, to be distributed upon retirement.
"Disability" defined by ADA - Answer -A physical or mental condition that hinders an
employee's movement or activities.
Exempt Employee - Answer -Employees who are fully or partially free from FLSA
provisions.
Fellow Servant Rule - Answer -An employer defense that another employee, not the
employer, caused a workplace injury.
Fiduciary - Answer -An entity that acts as a guardian or caretaker.
Fiduciary Duty - Answer -A fiduciary is a person who holds a legal or ethical
relationship of trust with one or more other parties. Typically, a fiduciary prudently takes
care of money or other assets for another person.
Agency - Answer -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.
Appropriation of Image of Likeness - Answer -A type of tort in which an employer uses
the name, image, or likeness of an employee for commercial purposes in a way that is
not described in the job description.
Assumption of Risk - Answer -An employer defense that states an employee knows
and accepts the risk of potential injury in a certain position.
Authorization cards - Answer -An authorization card is a form signed by an employee to
designate a union as his or her bargaining agent. The union authorization card is legally
binding on the employee, despite any claims the union may make to the contrary.
Bargaining unit - Answer -A group of workers represented by a union in collective
bargaining.
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) - Answer -A reasonable employment
qualification that an employer is allowed to consider when making decisions about hiring
and retaining employees.
Dual purpose mission - Answer -This occurs when an employee conducts personal and
work business at the same time; subjecting the employer to liability for the employee's
actions.
Due Diligence - Answer -Reasonable steps are taken by an employer to ensure that
applicants are eligible to be hired.
Due process - Answer -Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as
a citizen's entitlement.
Duty to bargain in good faith - Answer -A concept that requires a mutual obligation of
both parties to participate actively in negotiations by demonstrating intent to resolve a
dispute.
Employer - Answer -One who employs the services of others in exchange for wages.
E-verify - Answer -An online tool administered through the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) and used by employers to verify the validity of
documents presented by new hires.
, Breach of Duty - Answer -A breach of the duty of care occurs when one fails to fulfill his
or her duty of care to act reasonably in some aspect.
Business Necessity - Answer -A legitimate business purpose that justifies an
employment decision as effective and necessary.
Closed shop - Answer -An illegal requirement that an employee is a union member.
Collective bargaining - Answer -The negotiation process between unions and
employers.
Compensatory Time under FLSA - Answer -An option for public employers to allow
time off for employees instead of payment.
Compliance Requirement under OSHA - Answer -A mandate that all employers comply
with all safety and health requirements issued by the Department of Labor.
Concerted Activity under NLRA - Answer -Any effort by employees to join together to
seek improvement in working conditions.
Contributory Negligence - Answer -An employer defense that an employee's errant
conduct contributed to a workplace injury.
Defamation - Answer -Communicating false statements that harm a person's
reputation.
Defined Benefit Plan - Answer -A type of pension plan that provides a fixed amount of
payment upon retirement.
Defined Contribution Plan - Answer -A type of pension plan in which an employer sets
aside a certain amount each year for the employee, to be distributed upon retirement.
"Disability" defined by ADA - Answer -A physical or mental condition that hinders an
employee's movement or activities.
Exempt Employee - Answer -Employees who are fully or partially free from FLSA
provisions.
Fellow Servant Rule - Answer -An employer defense that another employee, not the
employer, caused a workplace injury.
Fiduciary - Answer -An entity that acts as a guardian or caretaker.
Fiduciary Duty - Answer -A fiduciary is a person who holds a legal or ethical
relationship of trust with one or more other parties. Typically, a fiduciary prudently takes
care of money or other assets for another person.
