Employment Law and Worker Rights

A set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to employment law, including regulations, rights, and workplace protections.

Employment at Will

A common law doctrine stating that either party may terminate an employment relationship at any time for any reason, unless a contract states otherwise.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

A federal law that extends wage and hour regulation to workers in interstate commerce, including minimum wage and overtime provisions.

Wrongful Discharge

A legal claim against an employer for terminating an employee in violation of the law or a contract.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

A law requiring employers with over 50 employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

A federal law aimed at ensuring safety in the workplace, enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Workers' Compensation

A system that provides financial compensation to employees injured on the job, without the need for litigation.

COBRA

A federal law providing workers with the right to continue health insurance coverage after leaving employment, under certain conditions.

Minimum Wage

The lowest hourly wage that employers are required to pay their employees, enforced under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

A law that limits the use of lie detector tests in employment-related matters, with certain exemptions.

Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)

A federal law that provides rules for the monitoring of electronic communications in the workplace, allowing some employer oversight.