Chapter 18 Flashcards
employment at will
common law doctrine under which either party may terminate employment relationship at any time for any reason
EMPLOYMENT AT WILL….exceptions in the case of
employment contract
public policy such as whistleblower protection
whistleblower protection act
prohibits an employer from termination an employee for refusing to perform an illegal or for reporting illegal conduct to proper authorities
Fair Labor Standards Act
minimum wage
overtime pay
childlabor
occupational safety and health act (OSHA)
Federal agency empowered to promulgate workplace health and safety standards
Social Security Act
Government assured supplemental income for persons over age of 65 years
Family & Medical Leave Act
employers with 50+ to provide up to 12 weeks during the year
COBRA
prohibits the discontinuance of insurance benefits, company just wont pay but you still get their rate
workers compensation laws
workplace injuries in the course of employment.
payments for medical expenses and portion of lost wages
employment discrimination
1964 prohibits job discrimination
disparate treatment
disparate impact
treatment-intentional
impact-results
disparate impact has been found in the following job applicant requirements
arrest records
credit history
general education background
