Chapter 16: Workplace Expectations: The Law (AYU)

Robin and Avery waited many years to adopt a baby. Avery worked for a large ad agency. Avery was upset when the employer refused to give Avery any time off from work to be with their new baby.

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Brooklyn was surprised to see the following question on the job application: Do you have any disabilities?

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Corey and Anderson were both up for a promotion. Corey had more experience, but Anderson got the job. Corey felt that race might have had something to do with the decision.

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Parker discovered that Rowan was being paid more for doing the same job in their office even though they were hired at the same time.

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Sasha was told that the company gave the promotion to another applicant. Sasha and the supervisor do not share the same religion. Sasha wondered if the decision was because of their differences in religion.

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Nico’s father became gravely ill, and without Nico to care for him, he would have to be hospitalized. Nico asked the supervisor at the large manufacturing plant for some time off for the father’s care. Nico’s supervisor refused the request.

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

When Hayden applied to work at ABC Auto Repair, the owner told Hayden that he did not hire women to work on cars. It was a man’s job.

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Sawyer served as a medic in the military and was recently discharged. After the discharge, Sawyer became a registered nurse. Sawyer applied for a position with a local clinic, but was told that the clinic was looking for a female nurse.

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)