CLM Employment Law & Labor Relations Flashcards

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which of the following is NOT a protected class?

Answer: Political affiliation

Title VII protects race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, but does not cover political affiliation.

Which legal doctrine allows an employer to terminate an employee for any reason not prohibited by law or contract?

Answer: At-will employment

At-will employment is the default rule in most U.S. states, permitting termination without cause unless prohibited by statute or agreement.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum requirements for which of the following?

Answer: Minimum wage and overtime pay

The FLSA sets the federal minimum wage, overtime pay at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week, and child labor standards.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what does 'reasonable accommodation' require of an employer?

Answer: Modifying work conditions to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions

Reasonable accommodation requires adjustments that allow a disabled employee to perform essential functions without causing undue hardship to the employer.

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing federal workplace anti-discrimination laws?

Answer: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

The EEOC investigates and enforces federal employment discrimination statutes including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA.

A legal manager discovers an employee is discussing wages with coworkers. Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), this activity is generally:

Answer: Protected concerted activity

The NLRA protects most employees' rights to discuss wages and working conditions as protected concerted activity, regardless of union status.