Quizlet Live: Chapter 17 Human Resource Issues: Laws and Regulations for Employers and Employees. WITH IMAGES
Equal Pay Act
In 1963, law that required both men and women to receive equal pay for equal work
Child Labor Laws
Laws that protect children from spending too many hours working
16 or 17 years
May work any job not considered hazardous. May work unlimited hours. Minimum wage at $7.25 an hour.
18 years
Most youth work rules do not apply. You can perform any job.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Prohibits discrimination against workers over the age of 40
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A federal agency responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the public. It enforces over 30 laws related to food, drug, and cosmetic safety.
American with Disabilities Act of 1990
A law passed that requires employers and public facilities to make "reasonable accommodations" for people with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against these individuals in employment
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Banned employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This act was modified in 1991.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Duties
Ensures the safety of: 80% of US food supply, all drugs and biological products including blood and medical devices animal drugs and feed to prevent the willful contamination of all products and food.
Occupation Safety and Health Act of 1970
Federal legislation that assures safe and healthful working conditions free from hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
14 or 15 years
Have very limited hours. No more than 3 hours on a school day. No more than 18 hours a week if school is in session. Not before 7 am or after 7 pm unless it is summer break. They also have limited jobs that are permitted. Minimum wage at $7.25 an hour.
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
Requires that food, drugs and cosmetics sold to the public be proven safe and effective.
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
This Act established minimum wage, overtime pay, and restriction on employment of young children.
USDA ( US Department of Agriculture)
This agency monitors the safety of meat, poultry and some egg products.
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
This law has the government take a small percentage out of each employees check and puts it in the social security fund that provides retirement, disability, and medical benefits. Social security and medicare deduction equals 7.65%.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
U.S Act that provides employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid job protected leave to care for specified family and medical reasons
