Exam 12: The Employment Agreement.

List the factors set forth in the text that may give rise to an implied obligation to discharge the employee only for good cause in jurisdictions recognizing the contract-based implied contract judicial exception to the employment-at-will rule.

Congress has introduced the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013,which would increase the minimum wage to __________ by 2016.

Which of the following is true regarding employment laws within the European Union?

Fact Pattern 12-2 Paige is 64 years old and would like to retire from her job at a large 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. -Refer to Fact Pattern 12-2.Which of the following would likely enable Paige to keep her insurance with the accounting firm until she is eligible for Medicare?

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

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act completely bans the use of polygraph exams.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)has safety requirements but no requirements regarding recordkeeping.

Even if an individual is an at-will employee,in most states the employer is prohibited from discharging the employee for a reason that violates public policy.

Which of the following are generally NOT subject to the employment-at-will rule?

Fact Pattern 12-1 Ricardo, an Italian citizen, who is trained in a specialized form of computer programming that is highly in demand, is interested in coming to work in the U.S. A friend of his told him that he could come to the U.S., but that he would not be protected by U.S. employment laws and regulations. Ricardo also understands that a strictly enforced rule is that he could only work in the U.S. for three years. Ricardo is inclined to come to the U.S. but would like additional information regarding his rights and the process. -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?

Section 7 of the NRLA gives union employees the right to engage in "concerted activities" for collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.

In 1938,the FLSA set the first minimum wage at:

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act prohibits insurers from denying health-care coverage or charging higher premiums due to preexisting conditions.

Which of the following is true regarding compensation for hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act when an employee is asked to be on standby-that is,available to return to work while off duty?

Which of the following is NOT typically true of a state workers' compensation statute?

The __________ prohibits employers from using genetic information to make decisions about hiring,firing,or compensation.

Assuming a jurisdiction permits noncompete agreements,which of the following is considered in determining whether restrictions are reasonable?

The "Inside Story" focuses on Employers' Policies Regarding Employees' Use of Social Media.The NLRB issued guidelines to protect employees' use of social media,especially concerning:

Payment of workers' compensation is based on fault.

Fact Pattern 12-1 Ricardo, an Italian citizen, who is trained in a specialized form of computer programming that is highly in demand, is interested in coming to work in the U.S. A friend of his told him that he could come to the U.S., but that he would not be protected by U.S. employment laws and regulations. Ricardo also understands that a strictly enforced rule is that he could only work in the U.S. for three years. Ricardo is inclined to come to the U.S. but would like additional information regarding his rights and the process. -Refer to Fact Pattern 12-1.Which of the following would enable Ricardo to work in the U.S.?