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