Succeeding in the World of Work

Section 1: Workplace Rights and Laws

After You Read Section Review Answers

Review Key Concepts

1. Students might mention the Fair Labor Standards Act, which set the minimum wage, the 40-hour work-week, and child labor laws. This law protects employees from exploitation and abuse from employers
2. Two examples of antidiscrimination laws are the civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origins; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1967, which makes it illegal to discriminate against people over 40.
3. One way to handle the situation is to tell the person to stop, write down the details of the incident, and tell a supervisor.

4. Colorado's minimum wage is 76 percent of California's ($5.15 ÷ $6.75 ≈ 0.76 or 76%).