Explain How Value Varies with Situations

question 128

Essay

Explain how value varies with situations.

Comprehend key employment laws related to polygraph testing, harassment, wages, and work hours.

Understand the legal concepts of disparate treatment and disparate impact in employment discrimination.

Recognize the protections provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Understand the legal standards and defenses related to employment discrimination, including the bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) defense.

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Definitions:

Acts Of Congress

Laws passed by the United States Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Once signed by the President, these acts become statutory law.

Judicial Review

The power of courts to assess the constitutionality of laws and government actions, and to overturn those that violate the Constitution.

Marbury V. Madison

The 1803 Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States, giving courts the power to strike down laws, statutes, and some government actions that contravene the Constitution.

Chief Justice

The head of the United States Supreme Court, the highest judicial officer in the country, responsible for presiding over the Court's public sessions and the administrative functions of the Court.