ACP ACP Labor & Employment Law 2

Question 1

What rights does the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protect?

Accepted Answer

Employees' rights to organize, form unions, and engage in collective bargaining

Answer

The NLRA protects employees' rights to organize, join unions, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activities for mutual aid or protection.

Question 2

What is a 'hostile work environment' harassment claim?

Accepted Answer

A claim where severe or pervasive discriminatory conduct unreasonably interferes with work performance

Answer

A hostile work environment claim arises when discriminatory conduct based on a protected characteristic is severe or pervasive enough to create an abusive work environment.

Question 3

Under the ADA, what is a 'reasonable accommodation'?

Accepted Answer

A modification enabling a qualified person with a disability to perform essential job functions

Answer

A reasonable accommodation under the ADA is any modification to a job, work environment, or work procedure that enables a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities.

Question 4

What does the WARN Act require?

Accepted Answer

60 days' advance notice before mass layoffs or plant closings affecting 50 or more workers

Answer

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days' advance notice of qualifying mass layoffs or plant closings.

Question 5

What is 'disparate impact' discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A facially neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected class

Answer

Disparate impact discrimination occurs when a neutral employment policy or practice disproportionately affects members of a protected class, even without discriminatory intent.

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ACP ACP Labor & Employment Law 2