The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“GINA”) protects individuals from genetic discrimination in matter of employment and health insurance. As genetic science began to advance rapidly in the 1990s, many began to worry that...
employment law
green card
A green card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is the common term used to describe a permanent resident card. The green card allows its holders to live and work permanently in the United States.
This plastic...
grievance
Grievances are formal complaints or accusations of a violation of workplace contract terms or labor policy, filed by an employee or group of employees who feel negatively impacted by the employer. A grievance may be related to issues such as...
Griggs v. Duke Power Co. (1971)
Griggs v Duke Power Co is a U.S. Supreme Court case in which it was established that neutral employment practices that have a discriminatory effect can violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, even if the employer did not intend to...
group insurance
Group insurance is defined as the coverage of several individual persons under one comprehensive insurance policy issued by employers, associations, unions, or other qualified groups. Usually for the purpose of protecting and providing for...
harass
To harass is to engage in the act of harassment; which refers to the use of words or engaging in behavior that annoys, threatens, intimidates, or demeans a person. Harassment is unwanted, uninvited, and unwelcome and causes annoyance, alarm,...
harassment
Harassment refers to words or behavior that threatens, intimidates, or demeans a person. Harassment is unwanted, uninvited, and unwelcome and causes nuisance, alarm, or substantial emotional distress without any legitimate purpose.
...health maintenance organization (HMO)
Health maintenance organizations (HMO) are a popular type of medical insurance provider, characterized by their limited costs and eligible service provider system. HMOs provide medical insurance with low periodic premiums in exchange for only...
hiring firm
Hiring firms are businesses that employ one or more independent contractors. Unlike traditional employees, independent contractors are not entitled to tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare contributions, workers compensation, or the...
hiring hall
A hiring hall refers to a system or organization, often operated by a union, where employers go to find employees to fill job openings. The union manages the process of referring workers to employers and ensures that workers are selected...