6-1 Glossary flashcard

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What is the Americans with Disabilities act?

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A federal law that requires employers to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

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A federal law that prohibits employers from making employment-related decisions, such as hiring, firing, promoting, or disciplining individuals, based on protected characteristics.

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Collective Bargaining

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The process of using union representatives to negotiate employment terms, such as wages, working conditions, and benefits, with the employer and on behalf of the union.

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What is the difference between An exempt and non-exempt employee?

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Exempt employees are not entitled to overtime pay while non-exempt employees are.

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National Labor Relations Act

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The federal law that protects the rights of employees to organize and collectively bargain by prohibiting employers from interfering with employees who are exercising their rights.

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Undue Hardship

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The measure of difficulty and costs associated with providing an employee an accommodation, considering the job's nature, the company's size, and the employer’s financial resources.

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Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

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A federal agency designated to regulate U.S. employee safety in work environments.

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Retaliation

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Any adverse action taken against an employee by the employer as a response to the employee engaging in legally protected activities (e.g., reporting discrimination, reporting unsafe work conditions, or participating in an investigation).

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What is the difference between an employee and an independent worker?

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An employee is hired through a company while an independent worker themselves is hired.