Week 11

The Act which established minimum wages and maximum hours of employment is called the:

Fair Labor Standards Act

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits age discrimination against persons who are younger than 25.

False

Healthcare organizations must not retaliate against an employee for disclosing activities ("whistleblowing") that he or she reasonably believes are in violation of public policy, such as fraudulent billing practices.

True

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits age-based employment discrimination against individuals that are 40 years of age and older.

True

The fact than an employment contract is terminable at will does not, in all cases, allow an employer the absolute right to terminate the contract.

True

Workers' compensation is a reimbursement program for employees with work-related injuries.

True

Which of the following is an example of retaliatory discharge?

being fired after filing a discrimination charge against your employer.

OSHA was enacted to:

ensure safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve human resources.

A closed-shop contract provides that:

only members of a particular union may be hired.

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to terminate an employee?

whistleblowing