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Chapter 44: Rights and Responsibilities
in the Workplace
Looking for a
Job
Conditions on the Job
Losing a Job
Looking
for a Job
U.S.
Department of Labor
Visit the United States Department of Labor Web site to learn
about federal laws and government actions concerning conditions
and legislation relating to labor and employment. What are
the current issues today?
Labor
and Employment Laws: States and Territories
Explore this page to begin comparing state and territory statutes
regarding labor and employment laws. Click on the state agency
to learn more about anti-discrimination and general employment
law in that state.
A
Successful Interview
Interviewing for a job can be a stressful and intimidating
experience. Review these tips on how to interview successfully
and appear confident before a potential employer.
Job
Interview Questions by Career
When interviewing for some types of jobs, there are specific
questions that may arise in an interview. Visit this site
to learn about questions that may be asked based upon the
job. By practicing the answers, you will be ready to do your
best.
Interviewing
and Job Qualifications
Be aware that there are certain questions a prospective employer
cannot ask you. Only questions that focus on bona fide qualifications
for the job may be asked during an interview. Learn the difference
between an illegal question meant to discriminate and a legal
question meant to determine job qualifications. Browse examples
of when gender
may be used as a required qualification.
Appropriate
Interview Questioning
Explore this chart of topics that may arise during a job interview.
In the state of Missouri, only some of these issues may be
discussed. How do these rules compare to the rules in your
state?
Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986
Read this summary of the act. This act relates to immigrant farm workers. What steps should employers take to comply with the act?
Testing
Job Applicants
This is an excellent place to learn about the different types
of testing that employers may use to test job applicants.
Drug testing, lie detector tests, medical exams, physical
tests, aptitude tests, and personality tests are among the
different tests discussed. As you browse through the site,
click on the links that allow you to read all state-related
laws to employment, including discrimination in the workplace.
Polygraph
Protection Act
Examine the full text of the act prohibiting the use of polygraph
tests in some situations. When can polygraph tests legally
be used?
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Conditions
on the Job
Fair
Labor Standards Act
Read the full text of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Who is covered by this act? What types of issues does this
act address?
Wages
and Hours
USA Today provides some information regarding wages
and hours and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The question
and answer format makes the article easy to read and understand.
Fair
Pay and Time Off
Occasionally, employers will try to avoid paying employees
what they are entitled to, or will try denying time off from
work. This question and answer page addresses the legal concerns
over fair pay and time off.
Fact
Sheets: Taxes
The United States Treasury provides fact sheets on taxes and
tax issues. Explore the fact sheets to better understand why
taxes are collected and for what taxes are used.
Family
and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires
some employers to grant time off for employees who bring a
new child home or need to care for an ailing relative. From
this page, read the full text of the act, review a synopsis,
explore frequently asked questions, and understand what an
employer must do to comply with the act.
Social
Security Online
Social Security, a federal program, is part of the taxes and
benefits related to employment. Browse the Social Security
Administration’s Web site to learn more about this large
federal program. Make sure to visit the section just for young
people to understand social security.
Women
and Unions
Women have played a large role in organizing and maintaining
unions. Learn about historic and significant women in the
fight for better working conditions and practices.
National
Labor Relations Board
The National Labor Relations Board is an agency of the federal
government that handles union-related complaints, union organization,
and employees who need improved working conditions. Browse
this site to learn more about labor issues and what unions
can and cannot do for members.
National
Labor Relations Act
Read the full text of the National Labor Relations Act.
What are some ways this law protects workers who want to form
a union?
Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and
Health Administration provides information and publications
on safety and health issues in the workplace. Browse the articles
about current events and news in workplace safety. Learn how
employers must comply with safety and health legislation.
Occupational
Safety and Health Act
Read the full text of the Occupational Safety and Health
Act. What should employers do to help employees stay
safe on the job?
Youth
Rules!
Young people in the workplace or thinking about searching
for a job should use this Department of Labor Web site to
learn about the rights of children and teenagers. How are
youth treated differently by the law than adults? What can
you do if your rights are violated?
Privacy
at Work?
The huge growth and use of technology in the workplace are
eroding the privacy expectations of workers. Read this article,
from Wired magazine, about the changing ideas of privacy in
the workplace.
Privacy
Rights in the Workplace
Browse through fact sheets on privacy rights in obtaining
a job and as an employer. What information can a company seek
about you? What information should remain private?
Skinner
v. Railway Labor Executives’ Assoc.
Read about the Supreme Court decision to uphold drug and alcohol
testing by the federal government after an accident. From
this page, you may also listen to the oral arguments, read
the full text of the decision, or browse related resources.
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Losing
a Job
Employment
Contracts
Learn about the different types of contracts that can arise
between an employer and an employee. What might an employment
contract guarantee an employer or employee?
Provisions
in Employment Contracts
Contracts for employment may contain provisions about hours,
pay, benefits, bonuses, or duration of employment. Learn about
the different provisions that might be written into an employment
contract.
Employment
Law: Firing
Firing of employees is illegal if it is based on race, gender,
color, national origin, religion, age, or physical disability.
From this site, learn more about when a firing practice is
illegal or legal.
Unemployment
Compensation Law
Read an overview of unemployment compensation law. What types
of cases arise under this area of law? Click on the resources
on the right side of the page to learn more about federal
and state law, federal and court cases, or related documents.
Unemployment:
By State
Click on each state to learn the specific unemployment laws
and benefits of that state. Compare your state to others.
How do the laws vary?
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