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a contract relationship (a legally binding agreement) between a principal and an agent whereby
the principal, expressly or implicitly, authorizes the agent to work on his or her behalf and with
the power to bind the principal. Agency
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. Appropriation of
Image of Likeness
An employer defense that states an employee knows and accepts the risk of potential injury in
a certain position Assumption of Risk
individual forms in which a worker states a wish to be represented by the union
Authorization cards
a group of workers represented by a union in collective bargaining Bargaining unit
a reasonable employment qualification that an employer is allowed to consider when making
decisions about hiring and retaining employees. Bona Fide Occupational Qualification
(BFOQ)
Breach of Duty
A legitimate business purpose that justifies an employment decision as effective and necessary.
Business Necessity
an illegal requirement that an employee be a union member
, (The effect of it was to give the union power to determine from which pool of applicants an
employer could choose workers and to discipline uncooperative workers by removing union
membership, thereby terminating employment.) Closed shop
The negotiation process between unions and employers Collective Bargaining
An option for public employers to allow time off for employees instead of payment
Compensatory Time (under FLSA)
a mandate that all employers comply with all safety and health requirements issued by the
Department of Labor Compliance Requirement (under OSHA)
Any effort by employees to join together to seek improvement in working conditions
Concerted Activity (under NLRA)
an employer defense that an employee's errant conduct contributed to a workplace injury
Contributory Negligence
communicating false statements that harm a person's reputation. Defamation
provides for a fixed amount payment upon retirement. Defined Benefit Plan
an employer sets aside a certain amount each year for the employee, to be distributed upon
retirement Defined Contribution Plan
A physical or mental condition that hinders an employee's movement or activities Disability
(defined by ADA)
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a contract relationship (a legally binding agreement) between a principal and an agent whereby
the principal, expressly or implicitly, authorizes the agent to work on his or her behalf and with
the power to bind the principal. Agency
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. Appropriation of
Image of Likeness
An employer defense that states an employee knows and accepts the risk of potential injury in
a certain position Assumption of Risk
individual forms in which a worker states a wish to be represented by the union
Authorization cards
a group of workers represented by a union in collective bargaining Bargaining unit
a reasonable employment qualification that an employer is allowed to consider when making
decisions about hiring and retaining employees. Bona Fide Occupational Qualification
(BFOQ)
Breach of Duty
A legitimate business purpose that justifies an employment decision as effective and necessary.
Business Necessity
an illegal requirement that an employee be a union member
, (The effect of it was to give the union power to determine from which pool of applicants an
employer could choose workers and to discipline uncooperative workers by removing union
membership, thereby terminating employment.) Closed shop
The negotiation process between unions and employers Collective Bargaining
An option for public employers to allow time off for employees instead of payment
Compensatory Time (under FLSA)
a mandate that all employers comply with all safety and health requirements issued by the
Department of Labor Compliance Requirement (under OSHA)
Any effort by employees to join together to seek improvement in working conditions
Concerted Activity (under NLRA)
an employer defense that an employee's errant conduct contributed to a workplace injury
Contributory Negligence
communicating false statements that harm a person's reputation. Defamation
provides for a fixed amount payment upon retirement. Defined Benefit Plan
an employer sets aside a certain amount each year for the employee, to be distributed upon
retirement Defined Contribution Plan
A physical or mental condition that hinders an employee's movement or activities Disability
(defined by ADA)
