Application of Federal Laws and Regulations Related to Human Resource

question 51

Multiple Choice

Application of Federal Laws and Regulations Related to Human Resource Management
Mike was feeling overwhelmed in his new job as Manager of Small Products, a division of Large Corporation. The Vice President for Human Resources had called this morning to congratulate him on his promotion and to inquire as to whether he was comfortable with the major laws and regulations that were important now that he was a manager. In the course of one day, he had four employees with problems that he thought were related to these laws.
-Just when Mike was certain it couldn't get any worse, the home office informed him that they might have to close the plant due to the ailing economy. What law requires employers to provide 60 days notice before a facility closing?

• A)Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
• B)Family and Medical Leave Act
• C)Civil Rights Act
• D)Mandatory Retirement Act

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Definitions:

Foreign Subsidiary

A company that is owned or controlled by another company, known as the parent company, and is located in a country different from where the parent company is situated.

Sweatshops

Work environments that have poor working conditions, violations of labor laws, and unethical treatment of workers, often with extremely low pay.

Poor Working Conditions

An environment where the safety, health, and well-being of employees are not adequately protected.

Low Wages

Compensation that is considered less than the average or standard in a specific industry or region.