Law And Ethics Flashcards
Definition of implied contract
A contract established when acceptance can be inferred from the actions of the parties, even if no express acceptance is proved.
Testimonials, as defined in the AVMA ethics
Also known as endorsements; statements that are intended to influence attitudes regarding the purchase or use of products or services.
Advertising, as defined in the AVMA ethics
Communication that is designed to inform the public about the availability, nature, or price of products or services or to influence clients to use certain products or services.
Merchandising, as defined in the AVMA ethics
The buying and selling of products or services.
Equal Pay Act of 1967
Prohibits sex discrimination in the payment of wages to women and men in jobs that require equal skill.
What is another term for Law of Unjust Enrichment?
The Law of Quasi Contract
What is OSHA Form 300a?
Summary of work-related injuries and illnesses
Which employers have to fill out an OSHA Form 300?
11 or more employees
What is OSHA Form 300?
Log of work-related injuries & illnesses
What is the first OSHA form filled out when an employee has a recordable injury or illness?
OSHA Form 301; injury & illness incident report
Define sharps
Any device with physical characteristics that make it possible to puncture, lacerate, or penetrate the skin.
How long must OSHA records related to injuries & illnesses be maintained?
At least 5 years
When does the OSHA Form 300A have to be posted?
February 1st the following year until at least April 30th.
Parentos Rule
80-20 Rule. 80% of effects come from 20% of the causes.
Contract Law
Duties established by individuals as a result of a contractual agreement. Agency Partnership Corporation Property Insurance
Tort Law
Permits people to sue for relief of an injury that occurred as a result of damages inflicted on their bodies, family, or property due to a result of wrongful act.
Negligence, strict liability, assault, product liability, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy.
Radiation Exposure
Staff members must be informed of their radiation exposure measurements at least annually or anytime there is exposure above 25REMS in any reporting period.
Restrictive Covenants
Contractual provisions that limit the geographical area and time in which former employees can work at jobs similar to those they held previously. Protects veterinary employers against competing for clients, disclosing trade secrets & using mailing lists & other confidential information.
Informed consent
Person’s agreement to allow something to happen, such as a medical diagnostic or surgical procedure that is based on full disclosure of the facts necessary to make an intelligent decision.
Omissions
Grounds for malpractice suits: Failure of simple dipstick urinalysis Failure to use cardiac monitor with high anesthetic risk patients Failure to muzzle after owner warns Failure to properly restrain Failure to do vaginal cultures
Three terms used inter changeably for a clause in an employment contract that prohibits competition after leaving the practice.
Restrictive Covenant
Noncompete clause
Covenant not to compete
Under the ADA, a reasonable accommodation means . . .
A modification or adjustment to a job or to the work environment that enables a qualified applicant or an employee with a disability to participate in the application process or to perform the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.
What is MSDS?
Material Safety Data Sheet
Another name for OSHA’s hazard (chemical) Communication Standard
Right-to-know
Which employers have to fill out an OSHA form 300A?
Any employer required to maintain OSHA form 300, therefore employers with 11 or more employees at anytime during the year.
Who enforces the FLSA?
The wage and hour division of the US Department of Labor
FLSA Definition of Overtime Pay
All hours worked above 40 hours in a given work week, overtime pay premium is 1.5 times the regular rate of pay
The ADEA applies to employers who . . .
Employe 20 or more employees
FICA
Federal Insurance Contributions Act
Employment Tax - imposed on both employees and employers to fund social security and medicare.
EEOC
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
This is the commission at either the federal or state level that is responsible for implementing the regulations to enforce the ADA statutes.
ERISA
Employment Retirement Income Security Act
Provides safeguards for employee interests in any employer-sponsored plan.
ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act
Passed in 1990
Title I prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. Employers need to make reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities. Pertains to employers with 15 or more employees.
FUTA
Federal Unemployment Tax Act
Provide unemployed workers with modest financial support.
Employers have to pay this tax.