Week 8 Federal Workplace & Consumer Protection

Question 1

Prohibits discrimination against protected classes (color, race, national origin, ancestry, religion, or sex); prohibits job discrimination and pregnancy discrimination

Answer 1

Civil Rights Act, Title VII

Question 2

Protects certain applicants and employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment

Answer 2

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

Question 3

Prohibits discrimination in employment decisions based on a recognized disability of a qualified individual

Answer 3

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Question 4

Prohibits compensation being less based on gender when there is equal work and equal skill

Answer 4

Equal Pay Act (EPA)

Question 5

Provides information to consumers concerning credit transactions by disclosing APR

Answer 5

Truth In Lending Act (TILA)

Question 6

Establishes minimum wage, overtime compensation, recordkeeping, child labor standards, and equal pay for equal work

Answer 6

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Question 7

Provides for a safe workplace for employees

Answer 7

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Question 8

Entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage

Answer 8

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Answer 9

FTC Credit Practices Rule

Answer 10

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

Answer 11

Fair Credit Reporting Act

Answer 12

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Answer 13

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Answer 14

FTC Cooling-off Rule