Apprenticeship Workplace Rights and Regulations Flashcards
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What does 'at-will employment' mean in the US?
Answer: Either the employer or employee can end employment at any time for any lawful reason
At-will employment means both parties can end the employment relationship at any time for any reason that is not illegal.
Which organization is responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws in the workplace?
Answer: EEOC
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination.
What is the maximum number of hours per day a 16- or 17-year-old can work on school days under FLSA child labor rules?
Answer: 3 hours
Workers aged 16–17 may work no more than 3 hours on school days under FLSA child labor provisions.
What is a registered apprenticeship's 'Apprenticeship Agreement'?
Answer: A written agreement between the apprentice and sponsor outlining terms, wages, and training
An Apprenticeship Agreement is a binding written document between the apprentice and program sponsor that outlines wages, duration, and training expectations.
Under OSHA, which right do workers NOT have?
Answer: The right to refuse all work assignments without penalty
Workers can refuse work only if there is an imminent danger, not all assignments — blanket refusal is not an OSHA-protected right.
What does the acronym WARN stand for in US labor law?
Answer: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification
The WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) requires employers to give 60 days' notice before mass layoffs.