FBLA Act Stuff

Civil Rights Act of 1964

prohibits discrimination against women and minorities in the workplace

Americans with Disabilities Act/ADA

prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound

OSHA/Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements

Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses

FICA/Federal Income Contributions Act

mandatory payroll taxes; Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%); employee and employer each pay 7.65%

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

increases health insurance coverage for the uninsured and implements reforms to the health insurance market

IRCA/Immigration Reform and Control Act

enacted in 1986, is a federal law that requires employers to verify the employment eligibility of their employees and prohibits the hiring of individuals while knowing that they are unauthorized to work in the U.S.

Form I-9

document that verifies the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Employers must ensure that the form is completed for each employee.

Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938/FLSA

establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and youth employment in the United States 30 days in advance

ADEA/Age Discrimination in Employment Act

prohibits employment discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older, ensuring equal opportunity in the workplace.

Family and Medical Leave Act

provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons, ensuring job protection during their absence.

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act/WARN

provides assistance to workers who are displaced due to layoffs or plant closures, enabling them to retrain and find new employment have to give 60 days notice before mass layoff

Older Worker Benefit Protection Act

protects older workers from age discrimination in employee benefits and ensures they receive equal benefits regardless of age.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act/ERISA

federal law that sets standards for pension and health plans in private industry, protecting the interests of employee benefit plan participants.

Wagner Act/National Labor Relations Act

a landmark labor law that protects the rights of employees to organize and collectively bargain with their employers, promoting fair labor practices.

Taft-Hartley Act/Labor Management Relations Act

federal law that restricts the activities and power of labor unions, promoting collective bargaining and addressing unfair labor practices.

Privacy Act of 1974

federal law that governs the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information by federal agencies, ensuring individuals' privacy rights.

Form W-3

report combined employee income to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Admin

Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988

required federal contractors and grantees to maintain a drug free workplace

Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, Title VII

established the Federal Labor Relations Authority, protects rights of employees to organize and improve relations with federal agencies