Chapter 31 Flashcards
An employee who has an employment contract with an employer for a stated time.
term employee
An employee who does not have a term employment contract.
at-will employee
A rule that restricts an employer’s ability to discharge an at-will employee who is a member of a labor union. Certain procedures must be followed to seek the discharge of a union-represented employee.
labor union exception
A law that states that employees, including at-will employees, cannot be discharged by an employer if such discharge violates public policy.
public policy exception
A law that prohibits employers from refusing to hire, not promoting, or discharging at-will or term employees in violation of federal and state statutes.
statutory exception
Compensation paid to workers and their families when workers are injured in connection with their jobs.
worker’s compensation
Insurance that employers obtain and purchase from private insurance companies or from government-sponsored programs. Some states permit employers to self-insure.
worker’s compensation insurance
An injury to an employee that arises out of and occurs in the course of employment.
employment-related injury
The sole remedy for employees who are covered by workers’ compensation and have been injured on the job. Workers who are covered by workers’ compensation give up their right to sue their employer for damages.
exclusive remedy
A federal act enacted in 1970 that promotes safety in the workplace
Occupational Safety and Health Act
A federal administrative agency that is empowered to enforce the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA standards that set safety rules for specific equipment, procedures, types of work, unique work conditions, and so on
specific duty standards
An OSHA standard that requires an employer to provide a work environment free from recognized hazards that have caused or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.
general duty standard
A federal act enacted in 1938 to protect workers. It prohibits child labor and spells out minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Exemptions from federal overtime pay rules for white-collar workers who are paid a salary above a certain dollar amount and/or perform certain job duties.
EAP exemptions (white-collar exemptions)
