Question 1

How many weeks is David allowed to take off under the Family and Medical Leave Act in this situation?

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A)   Six weeks.
B)   12 weeks.
C)   24 weeks.
D)   None.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Prior to the Industrial Revolution,the primary law of employment was that,absent an agreement otherwise,a worker was hired for a year at a time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Firing an employee for her refusal to violate the law would raise a claim of wrongful discharge.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Under the federal legislation known as OSHA:

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A)   employers must keep records of all workplace injuries.
B)   employers must keep records of positive results of workplace drug tests.
C)   employees must keep their work area free from recognized hazards.
D)   employers may monitor workers' e-mail messages if the monitoring is done in the ordinary course of business and the employer provides the e-mail system.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

It is legal for a private employer to use lie detector tests as part of its usual hiring process.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

Which of the following would probably not be required of employers to reasonably accommodate for religious beliefs?

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A)   Flexible scheduling.
B)   Closing the business on Sundays.
C)   Reassigning employees within the company.
D)   Allowing employees to switch work schedules.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Maxine lost her job as an electrical engineer with a large company which had provided health insurance benefits for Maxine and her family.She now:

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A)   must try to find insurance on her own or try to find another job with health insurance benefits.
B)   is protected under COBRA, which allows her continued health insurance coverage for 18 months as long as she pays the cost.
C)   is protected under COBRA, which requires her employer to continue her health insurance coverage for six months under whatever copayment arrangements she had while she was employed.
D)   has some protection under the NLRA, which requires her employer to pay for continued health insurance for three months following her termination if she did not leave the company voluntarily.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Megan was employed by a large company.Her supervisor told her to falsify government reports.She refused and was fired.She sued for wrongful discharge.Her employer claimed that,since Megan was an at-will employee,she had no legal right to claim the company was liable for damages.Is the employer right?

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A)   Yes. An at-will employee does not have a legal right to claim wrongful discharge of employment.
B)   Yes. As an employee, Megan owes a duty of loyalty to her employer. If the company was found to have acted illegally by falsifying the reports, it (not Megan)  would be liable.
C)   No. Even though Megan was an at-will employee, such employees may not be fired without just cause.
D)   No. Though at-will employees do not have extensive rights relative to job security, they may not be legally fired for refusing to perform an illegal act.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Sandy worked for a small printing company.She found a new job that would pay much more.In accordance with company policy,she gave her employer a two-week notice that she would be leaving.Her employer was upset she was quitting,so he terminated her employment immediately.Sandy was upset because she thought she had acted properly by giving her employer two weeks' notice.Her new employer will not be able to employ her for two weeks.Sandy believes her employer has breached the employment agreement and she should be paid for the two weeks between jobs.Is she right? Explain.

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Question 10

As a general rule,employers have a legal obligation to disclose information about former employees to potential future employers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Orson was fired from his job behind the ticket counter at the airport.He was loudly told to put his personal belongings into a plastic bag and was led out by security guards in front of his co-workers and customers.His supervisor told him not to return.Orson's employer faces potential liability for:

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A)   intentional infliction of emotional distress.
B)   whistleblowing.
C)   defamation.
D)   violation of the FLSA.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Whistleblowers are employees who disclose illegal behavior on the part of their employers.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

The Family and Medical Leave Act applies to:

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A)   companies with 15 or more full-time workers.
B)   companies with 50 or more employees.
C)   companies with 100 or more employees.
D)   any company engaged in interstate commerce.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Maude was denied employment with Trucks R Us as a warehouse worker because she didn't meet the weight requirement of 160 pounds.Trucks argued the weight requirement was reasonable because warehouse workers often have to lift things weighing up to 100 pounds.If she sues Trucks,she will probably:

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A)   lose, as the weight requirement seems like a reasonable occupational requirement.
B)   lose, as the 160-pound requirement doesn't discriminate.
C)   win, as the weight requirement is discriminatory and doesn't appear necessary for the requirement of lifting 100 pounds.
D)   win, as the employer specifically cannot have a weight requirement.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The prohibition against wrongful discharge prohibits an employer from firing a worker for a bad reason.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

Heather applied for a promotion,but her manager promoted a co-worker because the manager knew Heather was seven months pregnant.The manager did not want to promote someone who would probably be taking time off of work for childbirth and child care.The manager has acted legally and reasonably to protect her company's interests.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If an employee is an employee at will,the common law allows the employer to fire the employee for a good reason,a bad reason,or no reason at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Does the Family and Medical Leave Act apply to professionals like CPAs?

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A)   Yes, if they work for a company with at least 50 workers.
B)   Yes, but only if they are paid on an hourly basis.
C)   No, but the professional firm must provide adequate vacation and sick days.
D)   No, unless the employer specifically provides coverage.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Sharon fell while making an inspection of a machine at work and in the fall,she broke her arm.Can she collect workers' compensation for the time she had to be away from work as she recovered?

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A)   Yes, since the injury occurred while she was engaged in her job at work.
B)   Yes, if she can prove that the injury was caused by a fellow employee.
C)   No, she can only receive compensation for her medical expenses.
D)   No, since she should have been using a safety harness.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Some courts have held that employee handbooks create binding contract terms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 29: Employment Law

How many weeks is David allowed to take off under the Family and Medical Leave Act in this situation?

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Prior to the Industrial Revolution,the primary law of employment was that,absent an agreement otherwise,a worker was hired for a year at a time.

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Firing an employee for her refusal to violate the law would raise a claim of wrongful discharge.

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Under the federal legislation known as OSHA:

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It is legal for a private employer to use lie detector tests as part of its usual hiring process.

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Which of the following would probably not be required of employers to reasonably accommodate for religious beliefs?

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Maxine lost her job as an electrical engineer with a large company which had provided health insurance benefits for Maxine and her family.She now:

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As a general rule,employers have a legal obligation to disclose information about former employees to potential future employers.

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Orson was fired from his job behind the ticket counter at the airport.He was loudly told to put his personal belongings into a plastic bag and was led out by security guards in front of his co-workers and customers.His supervisor told him not to return.Orson's employer faces potential liability for:

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Whistleblowers are employees who disclose illegal behavior on the part of their employers.

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Maude was denied employment with Trucks R Us as a warehouse worker because she didn't meet the weight requirement of 160 pounds.Trucks argued the weight requirement was reasonable because warehouse workers often have to lift things weighing up to 100 pounds.If she sues Trucks,she will probably:

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The prohibition against wrongful discharge prohibits an employer from firing a worker for a bad reason.

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If an employee is an employee at will,the common law allows the employer to fire the employee for a good reason,a bad reason,or no reason at all.

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Does the Family and Medical Leave Act apply to professionals like CPAs?

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Sharon fell while making an inspection of a machine at work and in the fall,she broke her arm.Can she collect workers' compensation for the time she had to be away from work as she recovered?

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Some courts have held that employee handbooks create binding contract terms.

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How many weeks is David allowed to take off under the Family and Medical Leave Act in this situation?

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Prior to the Industrial Revolution,the primary law of employment was that,absent an agreement otherwise,a worker was hired for a year at a time.

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Firing an employee for her refusal to violate the law would raise a claim of wrongful discharge.

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Under the federal legislation known as OSHA:

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It is legal for a private employer to use lie detector tests as part of its usual hiring process.

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Which of the following would probably not be required of employers to reasonably accommodate for religious beliefs?

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Maxine lost her job as an electrical engineer with a large company which had provided health insurance benefits for Maxine and her family.She now:

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As a general rule,employers have a legal obligation to disclose information about former employees to potential future employers.

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Whistleblowers are employees who disclose illegal behavior on the part of their employers.

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Maude was denied employment with Trucks R Us as a warehouse worker because she didn't meet the weight requirement of 160 pounds.Trucks argued the weight requirement was reasonable because warehouse workers often have to lift things weighing up to 100 pounds.If she sues Trucks,she will probably:

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The prohibition against wrongful discharge prohibits an employer from firing a worker for a bad reason.

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If an employee is an employee at will,the common law allows the employer to fire the employee for a good reason,a bad reason,or no reason at all.

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Sharon fell while making an inspection of a machine at work and in the fall,she broke her arm.Can she collect workers' compensation for the time she had to be away from work as she recovered?

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Some courts have held that employee handbooks create binding contract terms.

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