Wages & Hours
What law covers minimum wage and overtime?
What is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
What agency helps keep workplaces safe?
What is Occupational Safety and Health Administration?OSHA
What agency handles discrimination complaints?
EEOC
What law gives medical or family leave?
What is Family and Medical Leave Act? FMLA
What is a whistleblower?
Someone who reports a problem/ violations at work
After how many hours does overtime usually start?
40 hours
Who is responsible for workplace safety?
The employer
Name one group protected by law.
Race, gender, age, disability, or religion
True or False: Your job is protected during FMLA leave.
: True
True or False: Reporting a problem is allowed
True
True or False: Employees should work without getting paid.
False
True or False: Employees can report unsafe work without punishment.
True
True or False: Harassment must be physical.
False
Name one reason someone might use FMLA.
Illness or family care
Name one place employees can report problems.
OSHA, EEOC, or Department of Labor
What must employers keep track of?
Work hours
Name one unsafe office item
Broken chair / exposed wires / blocked exit
What should an employer do if someone reports discrimination?
Look into it
Can you be fired for approved FMLA leave?
No
What does retaliation mean?
Getting punished for reporting
Is skipping breaks to please a boss required?
No
What protects workers who report safety problems?
Whistleblower protection
Who does the law protect if a supervisor makes offensive comments?
The employee
Which law helps when medical leave is denied?
FMLA
What protects an employee who reports unpaid work?
The law