Question 1

ADA reasonable accommodations may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  modification of equipment. 
B)  ramps for accessibility. 
C)  flexible work schedules. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  modification of equipment. 
B)  ramps for accessibility. 
C)  flexible work schedules. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

Mark was refused employment at a Christian Bookstore because he was not a "born-again Christian." If Mark brings a Title VII action against the bookstore,its best defense would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  they did not discriminate against a protected category. 
B)  Title VII doesn't apply to private businesses. 
C)  being a "born-again Christian" is a bona fide occupational qualification. 
D)  they could not reasonably accommodate Mark. 
A)  they did not discriminate against a protected category. 
B)  Title VII doesn't apply to private businesses. 
C)  being a "born-again Christian" is a bona fide occupational qualification. 
D)  they could not reasonably accommodate Mark.

Question 3

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,an employee can take up to 12 weeks of paid leave each year for certain personal and family illness situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Abbott provided evidence of fraudulent financial reporting about his employer,a publicly traded company,to federal securities investigators.Abbott receives whistleblower protection under:

Accepted Answer

A)  the U.S. Constitution. 
B)  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 
C)  The Civil Service Reform Act. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  the U.S. Constitution. 
B)  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 
C)  The Civil Service Reform Act. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 5

Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 an employee may not be paid at a lesser rate than employees of the opposite sex for tasks requiring equal skill,effort,and responsibility under similar working conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When may an employer require an employee to submit to a lie detector test?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the employee has been hired for less than 90 days 
B)  When the test is part of an on-going investigation into crimes that have occurred. 
C)  When the employer has reason to believe the employee is using illegal drugs on the job. 
D)  When all employees are being questioned using a lie detector. 
A)  When the employee has been hired for less than 90 days 
B)  When the test is part of an on-going investigation into crimes that have occurred. 
C)  When the employer has reason to believe the employee is using illegal drugs on the job. 
D)  When all employees are being questioned using a lie detector.

Question 7

The National Relations Labor Act of 1935 is also known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Wagner Act. 
B)  Taft-Hartley Act. 
C)  Robinson-Patman Act. 
D)  Freedom to Work Act. 
A)  Wagner Act. 
B)  Taft-Hartley Act. 
C)  Robinson-Patman Act. 
D)  Freedom to Work Act.

Question 8

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,a person with a disabling illness:

Accepted Answer

A)  is not considered disabled once the illness is being managed with medicines. 
B)  is not considered disabled unless there is no known cure. 
C)  is considered disabled, but only at times when hospitalization is required for treatment. 
D)  is considered disabled, even if the illness is under control. 
A)  is not considered disabled once the illness is being managed with medicines. 
B)  is not considered disabled unless there is no known cure. 
C)  is considered disabled, but only at times when hospitalization is required for treatment. 
D)  is considered disabled, even if the illness is under control.

Question 9

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)requires employers to establish pension plans for employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Roxanne was fired from her job when her employer instituted a new policy that prohibited employees from smoking cigarettes.This requirement applied to off-duty time as well as job-related time.Roxanne claimed that she could not quit smoking and that she was wrongfully fired since she did not smoke in the workplace -- only when she was outside the building and during off-duty time.

Accepted Answer

A)  The company has wrongfully fired Roxanne and is liable to her for damages. 
B)  The company would be liable to Roxanne only if there is a state statute prohibiting employers from passing such job-related requirements. 
C)  The company is not liable to Roxanne since the nonsmoking requirement is reasonable given the high cost of treating smoking-related illness. 
D)  The company is not liable to Roxanne since the United States Supreme Court has expressly ruled such a company policy does not violate the worker's right to privacy. 
A)  The company has wrongfully fired Roxanne and is liable to her for damages. 
B)  The company would be liable to Roxanne only if there is a state statute prohibiting employers from passing such job-related requirements. 
C)  The company is not liable to Roxanne since the nonsmoking requirement is reasonable given the high cost of treating smoking-related illness. 
D)  The company is not liable to Roxanne since the United States Supreme Court has expressly ruled such a company policy does not violate the worker's right to privacy.

Question 11

Hanson Corporation is concerned that its employees are spending too much work time talking on the telephone,sending e-mails,and using the Internet for personal uses.Discuss what steps Hanson may legally pursue to protect its interests in productivity.

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Communications Privacy Ac

Question 12

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is much easier for a government employer to test an employee for drugs or alcohol than it is for a private employer. 
B)  Generally speaking, in most states, it is easier for a private employer than the government to test an employee for drugs or alcohol. 
C)  Neither may test for drugs or alcohol. 
D)  Both may test for drugs or alcohol without restriction. 
A)  It is much easier for a government employer to test an employee for drugs or alcohol than it is for a private employer. 
B)  Generally speaking, in most states, it is easier for a private employer than the government to test an employee for drugs or alcohol. 
C)  Neither may test for drugs or alcohol. 
D)  Both may test for drugs or alcohol without restriction.

Question 13

Jim was a mechanic.One day when he attempted to weld a car's gasoline tank,it exploded and he was hurt.He filed to collect workers' compensation.His employer resisted on grounds that Jim had been negligent and had also violated the express regulations of the company when he attempted to weld a gasoline tank.Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jim cannot recover if it is shown that his negligent conduct caused the explosion. 
B)  Jim cannot recover if it is shown that he violated the express regulations of his employer. 
C)  Workers' compensation doesn't apply in situations like this. 
D)  Jim can recover even if he was negligent and violated the employer's rules. 
A)  Jim cannot recover if it is shown that his negligent conduct caused the explosion. 
B)  Jim cannot recover if it is shown that he violated the express regulations of his employer. 
C)  Workers' compensation doesn't apply in situations like this. 
D)  Jim can recover even if he was negligent and violated the employer's rules.

Question 14

Which of the following may be a legitimate,nondiscriminatory criterion for selection of an employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age. 
B)  Race. 
C)  Color. 
D)  Educational level. 
A)  Age. 
B)  Race. 
C)  Color. 
D)  Educational level.

Question 15

If a whistleblower successfully brings suit against a company that defrauds the government,the whistleblower can receive 30 percent of the damages awarded to the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During the hiring interview,Supervisor Staci told Henry that as long as he did his job as requested,he would have a job until he retired.Courts have been willing to enforce such an oral promise under the Truth in Hiring doctrine,even if the company's top management did not approve the statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Fair Labor Standards Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  wage provisions do not apply to professional or managerial employees. 
B)  limits the number of hours an employer can require a person to work in any given week. 
C)  does not apply to children. 
D)  preempts any state wage regulation. 
A)  wage provisions do not apply to professional or managerial employees. 
B)  limits the number of hours an employer can require a person to work in any given week. 
C)  does not apply to children. 
D)  preempts any state wage regulation.

Question 18

Laura intends to file a Title VII lawsuit against her employer.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laura is required to first submit her claim to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B)  Laura must first submit her claim to a state civil rights commission before she may proceed with her lawsuit. 
C)  If the EEOC determines Laura has no case against her employer, she may not file a lawsuit. 
D)  Laura may initiate a lawsuit or file with the EEOC as she so elects. 
A)  Laura is required to first submit her claim to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B)  Laura must first submit her claim to a state civil rights commission before she may proceed with her lawsuit. 
C)  If the EEOC determines Laura has no case against her employer, she may not file a lawsuit. 
D)  Laura may initiate a lawsuit or file with the EEOC as she so elects.

Question 19

Explain the Title VII requirements on affirmative action,and identify three sources of affirmative action programs.

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action is not required by Ti

Question 20

Discuss the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Accepted Answer

Employers with 50 or more employees are

Exam 29: Employment Law

ADA reasonable accommodations may include:

Mark was refused employment at a Christian Bookstore because he was not a "born-again Christian." If Mark brings a Title VII action against the bookstore,its best defense would be:

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,an employee can take up to 12 weeks of paid leave each year for certain personal and family illness situations.

Abbott provided evidence of fraudulent financial reporting about his employer,a publicly traded company,to federal securities investigators.Abbott receives whistleblower protection under:

Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 an employee may not be paid at a lesser rate than employees of the opposite sex for tasks requiring equal skill,effort,and responsibility under similar working conditions.

When may an employer require an employee to submit to a lie detector test?

The National Relations Labor Act of 1935 is also known as the:

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,a person with a disabling illness:

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)requires employers to establish pension plans for employees.

Hanson Corporation is concerned that its employees are spending too much work time talking on the telephone,sending e-mails,and using the Internet for personal uses.Discuss what steps Hanson may legally pursue to protect its interests in productivity.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following may be a legitimate,nondiscriminatory criterion for selection of an employee?

If a whistleblower successfully brings suit against a company that defrauds the government,the whistleblower can receive 30 percent of the damages awarded to the government.

During the hiring interview,Supervisor Staci told Henry that as long as he did his job as requested,he would have a job until he retired.Courts have been willing to enforce such an oral promise under the Truth in Hiring doctrine,even if the company's top management did not approve the statement.

The Fair Labor Standards Act:

Laura intends to file a Title VII lawsuit against her employer.Which of the following is true?

Explain the Title VII requirements on affirmative action,and identify three sources of affirmative action programs.

Discuss the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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