Question: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - What specifically are workers protected against under the FLSA (name at least four aspects)? What is the difference between

  1. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) -
    1. What specifically are workers protected against under the FLSA (name at least four aspects)?
    2. What is the difference between an exempt and non-exempt employee?
    3. Who does the FLSA not protect? What do you think is the reasoning for this?
    4. Name 1-2 aspects of employment that are NOT protected under FLSA and if you think this should change. Explain your reasoning.
  2. US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) -
    1. What is the purpose of EEOC laws?
    2. If pre-employment inquiries about gender, disability, citizenship, and race are discriminatory and illegal, why do we often see questions about these aspects of our identity on job applications?
  3. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act -
    1. Describe Title I of the ADA and Section 504 of the RA in your own words.
    2. Under what circumstances would an employer NOT be required to provide reasonable accommodations to an employee?
  4. FINAL PROMPT: How can your knowledge of the above protections help you, your coworkers, and/or your workplace(s) in your future career?

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