Exam 26: Employment, Immigration, and Labor Law

An employer cannot discharge a worker who, in good faith, refuses to work in a high-risk area if bodily harm or death might result.

Employees whose jobs are classified as executive, administrative, or professional are exempt from working overtime.

Rico works for Street Tacos Inc. The basis for Rico's contribution under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act to help pay for benefits that will partially make up for his loss of income on retirement is

Technicians Union represents the workers of United Company. The union and the employer bargain in good faith but are unable to reach an agreement because of genuine differences of opinion. The union may call a strike

An employee must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification , within three days of the start of employment.

Children under fourteen can work only in certain jobs.

When workers must be laid off, the company cannot consider union participation as a criterion for deciding whom to fire.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act makes it legal to hire, recruit, or refer for a fee someone not authorized to work in this country.

Berry Fields, Inc., employs hundreds of seasonal and permanent workers, both skilled and unskilled, in three states. Under federal immigration law, Berry Fields can hire illegal immigrants

For a union election to be held, the organizers must show that a majority of the workers support the union.

Some courts have held that an implied employment contract exists between the employer and potential employees.

Federal overtime provisions apply only after a covered employee works more than