WGU D352 Employment and Labor Law
Exam Questions and Answers 2026
Agency relationship/agent
A legal relationship where one person (the agent) acts on behalf of another (the
principal).
Assumption of risk
Voluntarily accepting the potential dangers or consequences of a particular action
or activity.
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
Legitimate job requirement necessary for the normal operation of a business.
Business Necessity
A legitimate and justifiable reason for an action taken by an employer in the
course of business operations.
Disability defined by ADA
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Key Employee defined by FMLA
An employee who holds a crucial position within an organization, as defined by
the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Common law
Legal principles derived from court decisions and customs, rather than statutes.
Defamation
The act of making false statements that harm a person's reputation.
Due Diligence
The careful and thorough investigation or research conducted before entering into
an agreement or transaction.
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Eavesdropping
Secretly listening to someone's private conversation without their consent.
Effort under the Equal Pay Act
The level of exertion or work put forth by an employee, as evaluated for equal pay
considerations under the Equal Pay Act.
Election of remedies
The choice between available legal options for resolving a dispute or claim.
Equal Work for Equal Pay Act
Principle stating that individuals should receive equal compensation for
performing substantially similar work.
Gender Plus Discrimination
Discrimination based on both gender and additional factors such as marital status
or parental status
Intrusion Upon Seclusion
Invasion of privacy by intentionally intruding upon someone's private affairs or
seclusion.
Key Employee under FMLA
an employee who holds a critical position within an organization and is eligible for
specific protections and benefits under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Major Life Activity defined by ADA
Basic activities such as walking, seeing, hearing, or learning, which may be limited
by a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Mixed Motive
Decision or action influenced by both lawful and unlawful factors.
Negligent Hiring
Failure by an employer to exercise reasonable care in hiring employees, resulting
in harm to others.
Nonsuspect class
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