WGU D352
D352 WGU-OA Study Guide Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+ 2026
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) (Time before Mass
Layoff)
Enacted in 1988, it gives terminated workers an opportunity to search for other
employment or obtain additional training.
WARN requires employers with over 100 employees to provide detailed written
advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs to affected employees. 60
days advance notice for plant closings and mass layoffs.
Yellow Dog Contract
A document whereby an employee agrees not to organize or join a union.
20-factor Analysis
A guide adopted by the Internal Revenue Service for determining if a worker
should be classified as an independent contractor.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Any action taken by an employer to overcome discriminatory effects of past or
current practices that create barriers to equal employment opportunity.
Affirmative Action Plan
"Plan that analyzes a workforce to determine whether protected classes are
underutilized in different job groups and describes how an organization will
address any underutilization that exists."
Age Discrimination
Treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Enacted in 1967, it protects employees who are 40 years of age and older.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against
people with disabilities. In general, the employment provisions of the ADA require
equal opportunity in selecting, testing, and hiring qualified applicants with
disabilities; job accommodation for applicants and workers with disabilities when
such accommodations would not impose "undue hardship;" and equal
opportunity in promotion and benefits.
Tort
A civil wrong which causes someone harm.
U.S Constitution
Established America's national government and fundamental laws, and
guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
Sexual Harassment
Harassment directed at an employee because of his or her gender.
Stare Decisis
(Latin for "let the decision stand") the doctrine of a court following the precedent
of an earlier court
Supremacy Clause
Article VI, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution is commonly referred to as the
Supremacy Clause. It establishes that the federal constitution, and federal law
generally, take precedence over state laws, and even state constitutions.
Quid Pro Quo
(Latin for "this for that") The notion that an employer seeks sexual favors in
exchange for some positive employment outcome for an employee.
Reasonable Accommodation
A reasonable change to the work environment that allows an individual with a
disability to perform job functions.
Rebuttal
The action of contradicting or opposing by formal legal argument, plea, or
countervailing proof. In this step the plaintiff responds to the employer during an
EEOC discrimination claim hearing.
WGU D352
D352 WGU-OA Study Guide Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+ 2026
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) (Time before Mass
Layoff)
Enacted in 1988, it gives terminated workers an opportunity to search for other
employment or obtain additional training.
WARN requires employers with over 100 employees to provide detailed written
advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs to affected employees. 60
days advance notice for plant closings and mass layoffs.
Yellow Dog Contract
A document whereby an employee agrees not to organize or join a union.
20-factor Analysis
A guide adopted by the Internal Revenue Service for determining if a worker
should be classified as an independent contractor.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Any action taken by an employer to overcome discriminatory effects of past or
current practices that create barriers to equal employment opportunity.
Affirmative Action Plan
"Plan that analyzes a workforce to determine whether protected classes are
underutilized in different job groups and describes how an organization will
address any underutilization that exists."
Age Discrimination
Treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Enacted in 1967, it protects employees who are 40 years of age and older.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against
people with disabilities. In general, the employment provisions of the ADA require
equal opportunity in selecting, testing, and hiring qualified applicants with
disabilities; job accommodation for applicants and workers with disabilities when
such accommodations would not impose "undue hardship;" and equal
opportunity in promotion and benefits.
Tort
A civil wrong which causes someone harm.
U.S Constitution
Established America's national government and fundamental laws, and
guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
Sexual Harassment
Harassment directed at an employee because of his or her gender.
Stare Decisis
(Latin for "let the decision stand") the doctrine of a court following the precedent
of an earlier court
Supremacy Clause
Article VI, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution is commonly referred to as the
Supremacy Clause. It establishes that the federal constitution, and federal law
generally, take precedence over state laws, and even state constitutions.
Quid Pro Quo
(Latin for "this for that") The notion that an employer seeks sexual favors in
exchange for some positive employment outcome for an employee.
Reasonable Accommodation
A reasonable change to the work environment that allows an individual with a
disability to perform job functions.
Rebuttal
The action of contradicting or opposing by formal legal argument, plea, or
countervailing proof. In this step the plaintiff responds to the employer during an
EEOC discrimination claim hearing.
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