Employment Environment Law Flashcards
Describe the Federal Unemployment Tax Act
An employer-paid tax. Must file return and pay even if only one employee works there.
Deductible to company - Not deductible by the employee.
Allows employers to credit the FUTA liability by the amount of State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) they pay.
What are the major aspects of FICA and Social Security taxes?
Paid by Employer AND Employee - Employer withholds from employee’s paycheck and must pay tax matching employee’s withholding
If employer under-withholds; they are required to make up the difference
Self-employed individuals must pay both the employer and the employee share; which is Self Employment Tax
People drawing Social Security may have their benefits reduced if they go back to work and earn an income
When is an employee covered by Workman’s Compensation?
Injured on the job (unless intentional)
What age group is protected under Age Discrimination Laws?
They protect people ages 40 and above at companies where at least 20 people are employed
What are the tenets of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?
Employers should promote a safe workplace and environment for their employees to work in
Injury records must be kept
Penalties can be both:
*Civil - $1,000 fine per day, and
*Criminal - Could include imprisonment
Employer can require a search warrant for OSHA to investigate their facilities
What types of discrimination are prohibited for employers based on civil rights laws?
Sex
Race
Religion
National Origin
What are the powers granted under the Environmental Protection Act?
EPA has the power to assess civil penalties for violating environmental laws like the Clean Air Act
Citizens, states, and the EPA can sue violators
Citizens can even sue the EPA to force enforcement
For hazardous waste sites: owners, operators, transporters, and lenders associated with the site can be held liable
