WGU Introduction to Human Resource Management - C232 Already Passed

What Is An Implied Contract? -ANSWER Promise based on an employer's words or actions BFOQ -ANSWER Bona fide occupational qualifications are employment qualifications that employers are permitted to consider while making decisions about hiring and retaining employees. However, consideration of these qualities in any other contexts might be deemed discriminatory Affirmative Action -ANSWER Affirmative action is any action taken by an employer to overcome discriminatory effects of past or current practices or policies that create barriers to equal employment opportunity. Affordable Care Act (ACA) -ANSWER A federal law passed in 2010, which prohibits insurers from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions, sets minimum standards for health insurance policies, includes an individual mandate for individuals to have a health insurance policy, and expands Medicaid eligibility for many individuals and families. Age Discrimination -ANSWER The denial of rights or privileges or other unfair treatment of someone (an applicant or employee) because of age. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) -ANSWER A federal law that protects workers age 40 and older from employment discrimination based on their age. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) -ANSWER A federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. The ADA ensures equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment as well as in other public services. Application -ANSWER A screening instrument that gathers a large amount of applicant biographical and vocational information for relatively little cost. Baby Boomers -ANSWER People born between 1946 and 1964; in general, they greatly value loyalty, financial security, stability, and a positive work ethic. Background Checks -ANSWER Used to verify job-related requirements of the applicant, background checks include reviewing items such as driving record, criminal record, credit history, and academic records.