Chapter 9 Governmental Regulation

Governmental Regulation

Consumer Law
Some very interesting consumer law pamphlets can be found at the Maryland Attorney General's Website.

Using the Website and the hyper links below complete the consumer quiz hyper linked below.

	Consumer Quiz
	In order to complete the quiz locate the consumer pamphlet that explains the information you are seeking.

Requirements

	Read the pamphlet and then answer the quiz questions using the information that you have found.
	Write a brief memo (not legal memo) informing me of your score and anything you learned by taking the quizzes.
	Insert the quizzes and memo into the Consumer Law section of the Paralegal Reference Manual.

Employment Law #1

Using the Maryland Law Library website or by going directly to the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Program (MOSH) website read the information contained in the frequently asked questions section of the website (hyper linked below.)

	Who is covered by the MOSH Act?
	How does MOSH work?
	What happens if violations are found during an inspection?
	What happens if the employer disagrees with the citation and penalty?
	When must penalties be paid?
	What rights do employees have under the MOSH Act?

Requirements

	Write an informative letter detailing your findings on the following issues.
	Generally describe the purpose, process, and potential issues that can cause an employer to be subject to MOSH.
	Does MOSH apply to your employer?
	What is the possible penalty if an employer violates MOSH?
	Insert your answer into the Employment Law section of the Paralegal Reference Manual.

Employment Law #2

Using the Maryland Law Library website ( Labor Law - Wage & Hour Information) or by going directly to the Division of Labor and Industry website read the information contained in the following pamphlets.

	New Federal Minimum Wage Standards: Where Does Maryland Stand?
	Wage and Hour Fact Sheet
	Employment of Minors Fact Sheet
	The Maryland Lie Detector Tests, Title 3, Subtitle 7

Requirements

	Write an informative letter detailing your findings in relation to the issues discussed in the pamphlets.
	Insert your answer into the Employment Law section of the Paralegal Reference Manual.

Introduction to Paralegal Studies Governmental Regulation