PCM - Employment Law in HC

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Prohibits employers from hiring, refusing to hire, firing, or laying off an individual because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Protects unpaid leave to qualified employees

FCRA and State laws govern

background checks

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

background reference checks must comply

OSHA of 1970

ensures safe and healthful working conditions

Fair Labor Standards Acts (FLSA)

federal minimum wage, overtime pay, independent contractor status, states can set it higher

Harassment

form of employment discrimination that can violate different acts

HIPPA

must not misuse a patient's information that happens to be an employee

Employee

paid hourly or salary, W2, used employers materials, tools and equipment

Independent Contractor

paid upon completion of project, provides own materials

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

protects against discrimination for age

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

protects disabled individuals from discrimination, requires reasonable accommodation