WGU D352 Employment and Labor Law UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Whistleblower Protections Legal safeguards for individuals reporting illegal
activities in an organization.
Arbitration A method of dispute resolution where a neutral
third party makes a binding decision.
Employment At Will The legal doctrine that allows employers to
terminate employees without cause or notice.
Workplace Torts Civil wrongs committed by one party against
another in the workplace.
Employee Rights Regarding Privacy The legal protections afforded to employees
regarding their personal privacy in the workplace.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Legislation that prohibits the hiring of illegal aliens
(IRCA) and establishes verification requirements for work
eligibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity The federal agency responsible for enforcing laws
Commission (EEOC) against workplace discrimination.
Disparate Treatment and Disparate Forms of employment discrimination based on
Impact intentional bias or unintentional systemic effects.
, Affirmative Action Policies and practices designed to increase
opportunities for historically disadvantaged
groups.
Introduction to Sexual Harassment An overview of the legal protections against sexual
Under Title VII harassment in the workplace.
Equal Pay Act Legislation that requires employers to pay men and
women equal wages for equal work.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act A law that prohibits employment discrimination
based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Legislation that provides eligible employees with
unpaid leave for certain family and medical
reasons.
Discrimination under Title VII-- Protections against employment discrimination
Religion and National Origin based on religion and national origin.
Age Discrimination in Employment Legislation that prohibits employment
Act (ADEA) discrimination against individuals who are 40 years
of age or older.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Legislation that prohibits employment
discrimination against individuals with disabilities
and requires reasonable accommodations.
Genetic Information and Legislation that prohibits employment
Nondisclosure Act (GINA) discrimination based on genetic information.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Whistleblower Protections Legal safeguards for individuals reporting illegal
activities in an organization.
Arbitration A method of dispute resolution where a neutral
third party makes a binding decision.
Employment At Will The legal doctrine that allows employers to
terminate employees without cause or notice.
Workplace Torts Civil wrongs committed by one party against
another in the workplace.
Employee Rights Regarding Privacy The legal protections afforded to employees
regarding their personal privacy in the workplace.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Legislation that prohibits the hiring of illegal aliens
(IRCA) and establishes verification requirements for work
eligibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity The federal agency responsible for enforcing laws
Commission (EEOC) against workplace discrimination.
Disparate Treatment and Disparate Forms of employment discrimination based on
Impact intentional bias or unintentional systemic effects.
, Affirmative Action Policies and practices designed to increase
opportunities for historically disadvantaged
groups.
Introduction to Sexual Harassment An overview of the legal protections against sexual
Under Title VII harassment in the workplace.
Equal Pay Act Legislation that requires employers to pay men and
women equal wages for equal work.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act A law that prohibits employment discrimination
based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Legislation that provides eligible employees with
unpaid leave for certain family and medical
reasons.
Discrimination under Title VII-- Protections against employment discrimination
Religion and National Origin based on religion and national origin.
Age Discrimination in Employment Legislation that prohibits employment
Act (ADEA) discrimination against individuals who are 40 years
of age or older.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Legislation that prohibits employment
discrimination against individuals with disabilities
and requires reasonable accommodations.
Genetic Information and Legislation that prohibits employment
Nondisclosure Act (GINA) discrimination based on genetic information.
