Labor Laws

Question 1

Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)

Answer 1

Prohibits discrimination

> 15 employees

Question 2

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

Answer 2

Retirement plans and benefit programs

All businesses

Question 3

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Answer 3

Minimum wage and overtime

> $500,000 gross revenue

Question 4

Equal Pay Act (EPA)

Answer 4

Prohibits unequal pay based on gender

Under FLSA

Question 5

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Answer 5

Protects leaves of absence

> 50 employees

Question 6

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

Answer 6

Employees can reclaim civilian jobs after military service

All businesses

Question 7

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1980 (COBRA)

Answer 7

Terminated employee can continue with firm’s medical plan if the employee pays premium

> 20 employees

Question 8

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA)

Answer 8

Provide a hazard-free work environment

Exemptions for specific industries

Question 9

National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act)

Answer 9

Right to form unions and collective bargaining

Most employers

Question 10

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)

Answer 10

Protects employees over 40yrs from discrimination

> 20 employees

Question 11

Civil Rights Act of 1991

Answer 11

In response to limiting rights of employees who sued for discrimination

> 15 employees