WGU D352/C33 Employment Law Over All Study
Vocab/Laws/Unions: Questions With A+ Solutions
Disability defined Correct Answer - 1. A physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one or more major life activities
2. A record of such impairment
3. Being perceived as having such an impairment
"Key Employee" defined by FMLA Correct Answer - a salaried, FMLA-
eligible employee who is among the highest paid 10 percent of all the
employees employed by the employer within 75 miles of the employee's
worksite.
Agency Correct Answer - is 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.
Appropriation of Image of Likeness Correct 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 Correct Answer - the worker knew and accepted the
risk of potential injury.
Authorization cards Correct Answer - individual forms in which a
worker states a wish to be represented by the union - as evidence of employee
support.
Bargaining unit Correct Answer - A group of workers represented by a
union in collective bargaining.
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) Correct Answer - A
reasonable employment qualification that an employer is allowed to consider
when making decisions about hiring and retaining employees.
Breach of Duty Correct Answer - failure to use the degree of care
required under the circumstances.
, defamation, retaliation, and negligent referral
Business necessity Correct Answer - A work-related practice that is
necessary to the safe and efficient operation of an organization.
sometimes requires plant closures or layoffs
Closed shop Correct Answer - An illegal requirement that an employee
be a union member.
Collective bargaining Correct Answer - The negotiation process between
unions and employers.
Compensatory Time under FLSA Correct Answer - An option for public
employers to allow time off for employees instead of payment.
Compliance Requirement under OSHA Correct Answer - A mandate that
all employers comply with all safety and health requirements issued by the
Department of Labor.
Concerted Activity under NLRA Correct Answer - Any effort by
employees to join together to seek improvement in working conditions.
Contributory Negligence Correct Answer - An employer defense that an
employee's errant conduct contributed to a workplace injury.
Defamation Correct Answer - Communicating false statements that harm
a person's reputation.
Defined Benefit Plan Correct Answer - provides for a fixed amount
payment upon retirement.
Defined Contribution Plan Correct 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.
Dual purpose mission Correct Answer - Occurs when an employee
conducts personal and work business at the same time; subjecting the
employer to liability for the employee's actions
Vocab/Laws/Unions: Questions With A+ Solutions
Disability defined Correct Answer - 1. A physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one or more major life activities
2. A record of such impairment
3. Being perceived as having such an impairment
"Key Employee" defined by FMLA Correct Answer - a salaried, FMLA-
eligible employee who is among the highest paid 10 percent of all the
employees employed by the employer within 75 miles of the employee's
worksite.
Agency Correct Answer - is 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.
Appropriation of Image of Likeness Correct 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 Correct Answer - the worker knew and accepted the
risk of potential injury.
Authorization cards Correct Answer - individual forms in which a
worker states a wish to be represented by the union - as evidence of employee
support.
Bargaining unit Correct Answer - A group of workers represented by a
union in collective bargaining.
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) Correct Answer - A
reasonable employment qualification that an employer is allowed to consider
when making decisions about hiring and retaining employees.
Breach of Duty Correct Answer - failure to use the degree of care
required under the circumstances.
, defamation, retaliation, and negligent referral
Business necessity Correct Answer - A work-related practice that is
necessary to the safe and efficient operation of an organization.
sometimes requires plant closures or layoffs
Closed shop Correct Answer - An illegal requirement that an employee
be a union member.
Collective bargaining Correct Answer - The negotiation process between
unions and employers.
Compensatory Time under FLSA Correct Answer - An option for public
employers to allow time off for employees instead of payment.
Compliance Requirement under OSHA Correct Answer - A mandate that
all employers comply with all safety and health requirements issued by the
Department of Labor.
Concerted Activity under NLRA Correct Answer - Any effort by
employees to join together to seek improvement in working conditions.
Contributory Negligence Correct Answer - An employer defense that an
employee's errant conduct contributed to a workplace injury.
Defamation Correct Answer - Communicating false statements that harm
a person's reputation.
Defined Benefit Plan Correct Answer - provides for a fixed amount
payment upon retirement.
Defined Contribution Plan Correct 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.
Dual purpose mission Correct Answer - Occurs when an employee
conducts personal and work business at the same time; subjecting the
employer to liability for the employee's actions
