Patents, Copyrights , or other forms of intellectual property.
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What does the genetic information discrimination act prohibit?
The discrimination in employment based genetic testing.
100
What are two possible reasons for restricting the guaranteed rights of citizens?
National Security and Safety for self and others.
100
What are 2 forms of restrictive covenants?
1. Non compete agreements
2. Confidentiality aggrements
100
What was the basis for the case with Community for Creative Nonviolence v Reid?
Work for hire. Who has ownership of the sculpture?
200
Can a drug test violate an employees constitutional rights? Why or why not?
Yes, it's considered a search and seizure, and if the government doesn't follow due process in its drug testing methods, it will violate constitutional rights.
200
What or who is the Public Sector?
Employees of the government (civil servants).
200
What Complicates the potential for violation of privacy rights in the workplace?
New and Changing technologies such as email communication, camera phones, and more sophisticated means of surveillance.
200
Which case covered confidentiality and non compete agreement?
LaMorte Burns & Co, Inc. VS. Walters ET Al
200
What two concepts were covered in the Simon v Marvel Characters?
Work for hire and the copyright act of 1976.
300
What were the work-related concerns Crimarev's supervisor discussed with him?
Problems with co-workers, insubordination, failure to complete projects, and other disciplinary issues.
300
How is the term "private sector" used in this chapter?
Private sector refers to enterprises not operated by the government in this chapter.
300
What issues does the relationship between employees and employees include?
Employee privacy rights, the right to capitalize on personal knowledge, and the owner rights to intellectual property.
300
Is a Restatement Official?
No. They are authoritative but not official.
300
This act gives authors the inalienable right to terminate a grant after 56 years?
The Copyright Act of 1976.
400
What does "HIPAA" stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
400
Whats the major difference between employees in the public and private sectors?
The impact of the Constitution.
400
What is a noncompete clause or agreement?
A document the employee signs to say as an ex employee they will not set up shop or work for a competing company or in a certain area for a certain amount of time.
400
What are 4 vital concerns for all firms especially high tech industries?
Copyright, patent, trademark and service mark.
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The U.S. Courts have always viewed this unfavorably?
Restrictive Covenants
500
What year did the US House of Representatives vote on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act?
2007
500
Which amendment states that the government will refrain from unreasonable search and seizure of its citizens?
Fourth Amendment.
500
Cases that involve restrictive conventants are resolved in what kind of setting?
These cases are state law claims and are resolved in state court.
500
Do you need a written agreement for a work for hire EMPLOYEE (for intellectual property)?
No.
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What is the "Reid Test"?
The work for hire criteria by which courts assess whether a hired person who create intellectual property is an employee or an independent contractor and who owns the work.