Exam 12: The employment agreement

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),does not regulate

Certain computer employees paid on an hourly basis will qualify as exempt from overtime requirements if he or she is paid at a rate of not less than _________ per hour.

In states that apply the doctrine of ________,a defamatory statement by an employer to an employee may constitute publication where it is foreseeable that the employee would be required to repeat it.

Programs in effect in some states requiring employers to pay employees wages approximating the real cost of living in the locality are called ______ laws.

The ______ which becomes effective in 2010 prohibits employers from using genetic information to make decisions about hiring,firing,or compensation.

Employees who must be paid both minimum wage and overtime as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act are referred to as _________ employees.

The federal minimum wage in December 2008 was

Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

Roxanne has a serious heart condition.She has worked as an administrator with employer-sponsored health insurance at Big Company for ten years.She has been offered a great job at Up and Coming Company that she would like to take.It pays slightly less but has great opportunities for advancement.Up and Coming has health insurance,but there is a preexisting condition with the insurance excluding coverage for any preexisting health condition for six months.Roxanne says that if she takes the job at Up and Coming she will not be able to afford to continue her health insurance from Big Company.Up and Coming wants her to start immediately.She is in a quandary about what to do.What would you advise her to consider?

A private-sector employee can avoid at-will status by negotiating a contract that provides for a specific term of employment and defines how the contract can be terminated.

The right to privacy guaranteed by the U.S.Constitution protects against invasions of privacy by public actors but does not protect against invasions by private actors.

Describe any governmental action taken toward protection against employment decisions based on genetic testing.

The National Labor Relations Act prohibits employers from interrogating employees about union sentiment or activity.

Explain the concept of retaliatory discharge.

Payment of workers' compensation is based on fault.

The minimum wage was first established in 1938.

Rights under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act can be waived in advance by the employee.

The National Labor Relations Act prohibits employers from discriminating against any employee to encourage or discourage membership in any labor organization.

Employers must complete a(n)_________ form showing verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

Fact Pattern 12-2 Paige is 64 years old and would like to retire from her job at an accounting firm. She, however, is concerned about health insurance. She would not be eligible for Medicare benefits until age 65, and due to some serious health conditions, she would not be able to obtain insurance in the private market. She has good health insurance at the accounting firm and is considering putting off her retirement so that she can keep it. -Assuming Paige exercises her rights under federal law to maintain her insurance with the accounting firm upon her resignation,which of the following is true regarding the premiums?