Instruction
All sourced information must be accompanied by at least 3-4 lines of student-written, original text, explaining each line of quoted content. Quoted, summarized, or paraphrased material, derived from a source must always be cited/referenced. Properly credit the author per APA citation guidelines both in-text and as a reference at the end of the response.
Question 1
In the context of the employer/employee relationship, are employers required to carry workers’ compensation for employees, independent contractors, or both?
Question 2
Explain what is meant by an “unfair labor practice” under the National Labor Relations Act.
Question 3
What is the National Labor Relations Board’s role regarding elections by employees to unionize?
Question 4
What is meant by “mandatory subjects” in a collective bargaining agreement and what types of items are mandatory subjects?
Question 5
Before obtaining a consumer report, what does the FCRA require employers to disclose?
Question 6
What is a written employment contract and what is its purpose? Identify three elements of an employment contract.
Question 7
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is the employer or the independent contractor (or both) responsible for maintaining a safe working environment?
Question 8
Explain the difference between race-based discrimination and national-origin discrimination.
Question 9
Explain what is meant by a "bona fide occupational qualification" in the context of federal employment discrimination law.
Question 10
Define "sexual harassment." In your response, identify specific conduct that may constitute sexual harassment.
Question 11
Dun & Bradstreet is a company that prepares business credit reports. If an employer uses Dun & Bradstreet to make an adverse employment decision, does the FCRA apply?
Question 12
Define "employment at will" and explain what rights an employer has in an at-will employment relationship.
Question 13
Explain the difference between mandatory and permissive bargaining? Give some examples of mandatory subjects.