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