Employment Law and Legislation Flashcards
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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects workers who are at least how old?
Answer: 40 years old
The ADEA protects employees and applicants aged 40 and older from age-based discrimination.
Under the ADA, an employer must provide reasonable accommodation UNLESS it causes:
Answer: Undue hardship
The ADA requires reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship for the employer.
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees' rights to do which of the following?
Answer: Organize, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activity
The NLRA protects employees' rights to self-organize, form unions, bargain collectively, and engage in protected concerted activity.
Which law requires covered employers to display workplace posters informing employees of their federal rights?
Answer: Various laws enforced by DOL and EEOC
Multiple federal agencies (DOL, EEOC, NLRB, OSHA) each require employers to post specific notices of employee rights.
Which federal law governs the portability of health insurance coverage when employees change jobs?
Answer: HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) includes provisions allowing employees to maintain health coverage when switching employers.
Under COBRA, how long may a terminated employee typically continue group health coverage?
Answer: Up to 18 months
COBRA allows qualified beneficiaries to continue group health plan coverage for up to 18 months following a qualifying event like job loss.