Compensation Chapter 2

affirmative action

a company specifies goals and practices that they will use to avoid or reduce title VII discrimination over time

bennett amendment

allows employees to charge employers with Title VII violations regarding pay only when the employer has violated the Equal Pay Act of 1963

consolidated omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1985 (COBRA)

allows enployees to continue healthcare coverage beyond the benefit termination date

the Vietnam era veterans readjustment assistance act

applies the principles of the rehabilitation act to veterans with disabilities and veterans of the vietnam war

equal benefit or equal cost principle

contained within the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) requires employers to offer benefits to older workers of equal to or of greater value than the benefits offered to younger workers.

nonexempt employee

employees covered by the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act

exempt employee

employees who are excluded from FLSA overtime pay requirements

lilly ledbetter fair pay act

ensures women can sue for violation of Equal Pay Act over the period of discrimination as long as bring the claim 180 days after on of the discriminatory violations

ADEA

forbids discrimination against any person aged 40+ in hiring, firing, promotion, or other aspect of employment. (1946-1964)

defined benefit plans

guarantee retirement benefits specified in the plan document.

national labor relations act

guarantees workers the right of collective bargaining sets down rules to protect unions and organizers

disparate treatment

intentional discrimination that occurs when people are purposely not given the same hiring, promotion, or membership opportunities because of their race, color, sex, age, ethnic group, national origin, or religious beliefs

interindustry wage

or compensation differentials - deifferences in wages across industries

the rehabilitation act

orders federal contractors to hire persons with disabilities

old workers benefit protection act

placed additional restrictions on employer benefits practices

nondiscrimination rules

prohibit employers from discriminating in favor of highly compensated employees in contributions or benefits, availability of benefits, rights, or plan features. also, employers many not amend pension plans to favor highly compensated employees

social security act of 1935

provided temporary income to workers who became unemployed through no fault of their own.

spillover effect

refers to nonunion companies' offer of similar compensation to similar compensation as offered by unionized companies

defined contribution plan

requires that employers and employees make annual contributions to separate retirement fund accounts established for each participating employee

civil rights act of 1991

shifted burden of proof of disparate impact of employees to employers

fairpay rules

specify the criteria for distinguishing between work that is not exempt from the overtime pay provision of the flsa

disparate impact

unintentional employment discrimination.

americans with disabilities act

1990 A wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability; covers employment, transportation, building accessibility, transportation, etc.

family medical leave act

1993; Requires employers with 50 or more workers to grant up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave a year to allow workers to take time off to help care for a new baby or an ill family member without fear of losing their jobs.

portal to portal act

Act that defines what is included as hours worked and is therefore compensable and a factor in calculating overtime

davis-bacon act

Act that established prevailing wage and benefit requirements for contractors on federally funded construction projects (more than $2000)

pregnancy discrimination act

Act that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

title VII

Civil Rights Act of 1964—forbids discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, or religion.

fair labor standards act

Sets minimum wage, requires over-time pay for time worked over 40 hours, and restricts the employment of minors.

civil rights act of 1964

FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX OR NATIONAL ORIGIN

equal pay act of 1963

Legislation that requires employers to pay men and women equal pay for equal work

workers' compensation

Is an insurance program that provides income for workers who are injured or develop a disability or disease as a result of their job.

paycheck fairness act

Proposed to amend the Equal Pay Act; It emphasizes on "equal pay for equivalent work" and requires employers to explain/justify any wage gaps between male and female employees. It also amends the very broad definition of affirmative defenses in the Equal Pay Act.

executive order 11246

Requires subcontractors with 50+ employees and a federal contract or subcontract of $50,000 or more to create and annually update an affirmative actin plan (AAP) for women and minorities.

occupational safety and health act of 1970

Safe and healthful working conditions are assured as far as possible for any worker in the nation