HCAD 710 Healthcare Human Resource Management Exam 2023
Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 - Correct answer-encouraged union formation and
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National Labor Relations Act of 1935 - Correct answer-Compelled management to negotiate with unions (also known as the Wagner act) formed the national Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Social Security Act of 1935 - Correct answer-Provided old-age pension (retirement), and a program of unemployment insurance (temporary aid to help people who lose jobs to find a new job), and federal welfare program (aid for very poor). Most famous and important legacy of New Deal. Has resulted (along with Medicare) with drastic reduction in poverty among elderly in the US
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 - Correct answer-Established a minimum wage. Some states (and even cities) have more generous laws.
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 - Correct answer-Imposed reporting and disclosure requirements on employers engaging in anti-union activities (also known as the Landrum-Griffen Act)
Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947 - Correct answer-Amended Wagner Act and established that unions must provide 60-day notice (90 days for HC) prior to a contract lapsing to begin collective bargaining. (a.k.a. the Taft-Hartley Act). Also provided for "cooling off periods" before strikes.
Equal Pay Act of 1963 - Correct answer-Requires that all persons performing the same job receive the same wage recently strengthened (2010). Some states have additional laws on this subject.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Correct answer-Title VII prohibits discrimination in the workplace; created Equal Employement Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce antidiscrimination requirements of Title VII
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 - Correct answer-Prohibits discrimination against workers over the age of 40 and prohibits employers from setting a mandatory retirement age for most workers.
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 - Correct answer-Established standards for worker safety; created National institute of Occupational Safety and Health to establish standards and OSHA to enforce them.
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Act of 1973 - Correct answer-Eliminated barriers to HMO information
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Correct answer-Prohibited discrimination in hiring and promoting handicapped persons.
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 - Correct answer-Established requirements for employee retirement plans
Taft-Hartley Amendments of 1975 - Correct answer-extended requirements of the Taft- Hartley Act to non-profit organizations
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 - Correct answer-prohibits discrimination in employment against pregnant women
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1986 - Correct answer- Requires employers to offer health insurance to discharged employees (paid for by the employee) for up to 36 months.
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 - Correct answer-Prohibits employers from hiring persons who are in the USA illegally. Sets standards for employers to verify who they are hiring, NOT discriminate against aliens who live here. Applies to ALL employers.
Pension Protection Act of 1987 - Correct answer-Requires adequate funding of pension plans
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 - Correct answer-Requires employers to remain drug free working environments
Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 - Correct answer-Prevents most employers from using polygraphs during hiring [Show Less]