The Employment Relationship

Question 1

Standards are issued by this group and are capture key issues related to employee rights.

Answer 1

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Question 2

The ownership of innovation by and individual or business enterprise.

Answer 2

Intellectual Property (IP)

Question 3

Employers have the right at any time, with or without prior notice, to hire, fire, demote, or promote whomever they choose for no reason or any reason.

Answer 3

Employment at-will (EAW)

Question 4

Employees may not be fired without cause if this would violate state or federal laws.

Answer 4

Public Policy Exemptions

Question 5

Difficult to prove but can be created through certain employer actions, promises, or statements made by individuals or the organization as a whole.

Answer 5

Implied contract exemptions

Question 6

Applies in only a few states. It restricts actions that are seen as unjust or malicious.

Answer 6

Covenant of good faith and fair dealing exemption

Question 7

Intended to be legally binding and usually signed at hiring, aim at safeguarding the employer’s right to protect its business by restricting the employee’s behavior during and after employment.

Answer 7

Post-Employment Agreements

Question 8

The employee agrees not to discuss knowledge gained during employment.

Answer 8

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Question 9

Prevents an employee from leaving to work for one of the employer’s competitors.

Answer 9

Non-Compete Agreement (NCA)

Question 10

Broad statement that reflects and organization’s philosophy, objectives, or standards concerning a particular set of management or employee activities.

Answer 10

Policy

Question 11

Has supervisory system to hold countries accountable and offers technical assistance to member countries.

Answer 11

ILO Convention

Question 12

(1 of 8 Core Labor Standards)

Prohibits interference from public authorities and the requirement of authorization by employers

Answer 12

Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize

Question 13

(2 of 8 Core Labor Standards)

Protects workers from retaliation and obligating employers to negotiate with unions

Answer 13

Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining

Question 14

(3 of 8 Core Labor Standards)
Prohibits forced and compulsory labor, except for military service, prison, and emergencies (e.g., war, natural disaster)

Answer 14

Forced Labor

Question 15

(4 of 8 Core Labor Standards)
Prohibits forced labor as a means of political coercion or punishment, retaliation for strikes, workforce mobilization, labor discipline, and discrimination

Answer 15

Abolition of Forced Labor

Question 16

(5 of 8 Core Labor Standards)
Prohibits the hiring of children too young to have completed compulsory schooling and limiting employment in hazardous work to those 18 and over

Answer 16

Minimum Age

Question 17

(6 of 8 Core Labor Standards)

Prohibits any work likely to be harmful to the health, safety, and morals of children

Answer 17

Worst Forms of Child Labor

Question 18

(7 of 8 Core Labor Standards)

Requires equal pay and benefits for men and women

Answer 18

Equal Remuneration

Question 19

(8 of 8 Core Labor Standards)
Prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, and working conditions and requiring employers to promote equality of opportunity and treatment

Answer 19

Discrimination