Employment Law
List and describe the major labor law statutes.
• List and describe the major laws prohibiting
employment discrimination.
• Discuss the defenses available to employers under
the various laws prohibiting discrimination in
employment.
• Explain the doctrine of employment at will and the
laws protecting employee privacy.
• Explain (1) the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) and the Occupational
Safety and Health Act, (2) workers’ compensation,
(3) unemployment compensation, (4) social security,
(5) the Fair Labor Standards Act, (6) the Worker
Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and
(7) the Family and Medical Leave Act
