Workplace Legal Matters

Question 1

The lowest hourly wage that an employer can legally pay for a worker's services.

Accepted Answer

Minimum Wage

Question 2

The government brings an indictment, a list of criminal charges, against a person or business.

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Criminal Law

Question 3

Any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature

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Sexual Harassment

Question 4

Unions use the power of numbers to bargain with companies for better wages, benefits, etc.

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Collective Bargaining

Question 5

Unequal treatment based on race, religion, nationality, gender, age, physical appearance.

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Discrimination

Question 6

Lawyers take as payment a percentage of any money you win in the lawsuit.

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Contingency Fee

Question 7

An order to appear in court at a specific place and time, to the accused party.

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Summons

Question 8

A serious crime such as rape or murder, punishable by imprisonment or death.

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Felony

Question 9

Plans aim to provide opportunity for those who suffered discrimination at work.

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Affirmative Action

Question 10

A less serious crime which can include anything from shoplifting to striking a coworker.

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Misdemeanor

Question 11

When workers stop working in an effort to force an employer to agree to union terms.

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Strike

Question 12

Mutual agreement that does not state either party is right or wrong.

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Settlement

Question 13

Paid time off of work rather than cash in exchange for working overtime.

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Compensatory Time

Question 14

Which applies to conflicts between private parties, concerning rights and obligations.

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Civil Law

Question 15

A group that protects worker's rights.

Accepted Answer

Union

Question 16

Designed to handle minor disputes and small claims on debts

Accepted Answer

Small-Claims Court

Questions 16