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PHR LAWS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSOSHA - Answers -Within the Dept of Labor - national policy for health and safety
Drug Free Workplace Act - Answers -Federal contractors with contracts of $100,000 or
more must certify they are maintaining a drug-free workplace
USA Patriot Act - Answers -Bolsters national security by enabling officials to detect and
prevent terrorism.
Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection - Answers -Covers all aspects of the
selection process from recruiting thru testing, interviewing and performance appraisals
(when used to make hiring decisions). Any selection procedures that have an adverse
impact on minorities or women are considered discriminatory.
Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act - Answers -Requires federal contractors to
employ and advance veterans and prohibits discrimination against veterans.
Rehabilitation Act - Answers -Similar to the ADA, persons with physical or mental
impairments limiting major life functions may not be discriminated against.
Homeland Security Act - Answers -Created the Dept of Homeland Security to protect
U.S. from terrorism
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act - Answers -Prohibits discrimination in
employment and health insurance by preventing the collection of genetic information.
Americans with Disabilities Act - Answers -Requires reasonable accommodation be
made for individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Fair Labor Standards Act - Answers -Regulates minimum wage, overtime pay, and
other employment practices including prohibition of youth in hazardous jobs.
Civil Rights Act - Answers -In 1991 version, jury trials are allowed when plaintiff is
seeking damages. In 1964, this landmark legislation makes it illegal to discriminate in
employment on basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin. Made provisions for
protected classes.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act - Answers -Prohibits discrimination against
persons over 40.
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act - Answers -Creates a rolling timeframe for filing wage
discrimination claims. The clock renews each time an employee receives compensation.
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