Legal Issues & Employment Laws

Question 1

What are 3 examples of practicing preventive law?

Answer 1

clearing icy sidewalks, repairing/replacing torn carpet, being OSHA compliant

Question 2

Americans with disabilities act

Answer 2

prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities

Question 3

Fair labor standards act

Answer 3

sets minimum wages, caps the max work week, and creates child labor laws

Question 4

Family and medical leave act (FMLA)

Answer 4

gives 12 week unpaid vacation, job protected leave per year to allow employees to have a healthy work-life balance

Question 5

Immigration and nationality act

Answer 5

gives out visas, and LPRs to allow immigrants to work in the US

Question 6

OSHA

Answer 6

provides employees a safe work environment free from harmful chemicals, excessive noise, mechanical danger, or unsanitary conditions

Question 7

Sexual harassment employment laws

Answer 7

makes it illegal for employers to allow sexual harassment and keeps them accountable for providing a work environment free from sexual harassment

Question 8

civil rights act

Answer 8

prohibits employment discrimination based on race, ethnicity, etc.

Question 9

veterans’ preference

Answer 9

gives first consideration to veterans applying for federal government job