| A | B |
|---|
| Minimum wage | The lowest hourly wage that an employer can legally pay for a worker's services. |
| Compensatory time | Paid time off from work rather than cash in exchange for working overtime. |
| Collective bargaining | Unions use the power of their numbers to bargain with the company management for such things as better wages, increased benefits, and better working conditions. |
| Discrimination | Unequal treatment based on factors such as race, religion, nationality, gender, age, or physical appearance. |
| Civil Rights Act | Bans discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, or gender. |
| Americans with Disabilities Act | Protects the right of individuals with disabilities. |
| Affirmative action | Aim to provide opportunity for those who suffered discrimination in the past and to give everyone a fair chance to compete in the working world. |
| Sexual harrassment | Any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature. |
| Civil law | Applies to conflicts between private parties, concerning rights and obligations. |
| Summons | An order to appear in court at a specific place and time. |
| Criminal law | Government brings an indictment, or list of criminal charges, such as assault or fraud, against a person or a business. |
| Felony | A serious crime punishable by imprisonment or death. |
| Misdemeanor | A less serious crime. |
