Question 1

The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires ____ to certify that they will provide a "drug-free" workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  all companies with more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government 
B)  all companies with less than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government 
C)  all companies in the United States 
D)  all limited liability companies 
E)  all companies that earn more than $25,000 in a year 
A)  all companies with more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government 
B)  all companies with less than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government 
C)  all companies in the United States 
D)  all limited liability companies 
E)  all companies that earn more than $25,000 in a year

Question 2

Certification of a union by the NLRB means the union will:

Accepted Answer

A)  represent only those employees who voted for it 
B)  represent dues-paying union members only 
C)  represent all employees, but the employer is not bound to recognize it 
D)  represent employees only in wage disputes 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  represent only those employees who voted for it 
B)  represent dues-paying union members only 
C)  represent all employees, but the employer is not bound to recognize it 
D)  represent employees only in wage disputes 
E)  none of the other choices

Question 3

A move to unionize might come from:

Accepted Answer

A)  interested employees 
B)  a union organizer 
C)  an employer 
D)  both a and b are correct 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  interested employees 
B)  a union organizer 
C)  an employer 
D)  both a and b are correct 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 4

A unionized company:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot impose a drug-testing program unless approved by the union in collective bargaining 
B)  can impose a drug-testing program whenever it wants 
C)  can impose a special drug-testing program designed for unionized workers, even if the union does not agree to it 
D)  can never impose a drug-testing program 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  cannot impose a drug-testing program unless approved by the union in collective bargaining 
B)  can impose a drug-testing program whenever it wants 
C)  can impose a special drug-testing program designed for unionized workers, even if the union does not agree to it 
D)  can never impose a drug-testing program 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 5

Striking, belonging to a union, publicizing a labor dispute, picketing and peacefully assembling are all examples of actions that:

Accepted Answer

A)  are not subject to court injunctions under the Norris-La Guardia Act 
B)  are subject to court injunctions under the Norris-La Guardia Act 
C)  are subject to court injunctions under the Wagner Act 
D)  are illegal in many states 
E)  are subject to court injunctions at the discretion of the state 
A)  are not subject to court injunctions under the Norris-La Guardia Act 
B)  are subject to court injunctions under the Norris-La Guardia Act 
C)  are subject to court injunctions under the Wagner Act 
D)  are illegal in many states 
E)  are subject to court injunctions at the discretion of the state

Question 6

Employers may give employees a drug test only if they are offered employment, not before.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ____ declared that every worker should "have full freedom of association, self-organization, and designation of representatives of his own choosing, to negotiate terms and conditions of his employment."

Accepted Answer

A)  Wagner Act 
B)  Taft-Hartley Act 
C)  Landrum-Griffin Act 
D)  Norris-La Guardia Act 
E)  Free Labor Association Act 
A)  Wagner Act 
B)  Taft-Hartley Act 
C)  Landrum-Griffin Act 
D)  Norris-La Guardia Act 
E)  Free Labor Association Act

Question 8

Most companies provide employees with assistance programs to deal with alcohol and other substance-abuse problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which agency is responsible for deciding administrative cases brought by OSHA:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Occupation Safety and Welfare Administration 
B)  the Employee Safety Review Commission 
C)  the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Council 
D)  the Employee Safety Administration 
E)  none of the other specific choices are correct 
A)  the Occupation Safety and Welfare Administration 
B)  the Employee Safety Review Commission 
C)  the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Council 
D)  the Employee Safety Administration 
E)  none of the other specific choices are correct

Question 10

The ____ was created to monitor unfair labor practices and assure that union representation elections are fair.

Accepted Answer

A)  National Worker Relations Board 
B)  National Employee Relations Board 
C)  National Union Relations Board 
D)  National Workplace Relations Board 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  National Worker Relations Board 
B)  National Employee Relations Board 
C)  National Union Relations Board 
D)  National Workplace Relations Board 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 11

Exculpatory agreements are when an employee agrees not to sue his employer for injuries suffered on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Norris-La Guardia Act, the first major federal labor legislation, was passed in 1865 in response to labor strikes during the Civil War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an objective of workers' compensation law:

Accepted Answer

A)  to increase the number of injured workers who sue for compensation when injured on the job 
B)  to increase court costs and time delays associated with tort litigation to deter workers from suing for minor injuries 
C)  allow people to sued private charities for accidents related to the charity's function 
D)  reduce payment of fees to lawyers and expert witnesses 
E)  all of the other specific choices are correct 
A)  to increase the number of injured workers who sue for compensation when injured on the job 
B)  to increase court costs and time delays associated with tort litigation to deter workers from suing for minor injuries 
C)  allow people to sued private charities for accidents related to the charity's function 
D)  reduce payment of fees to lawyers and expert witnesses 
E)  all of the other specific choices are correct

Question 14

The Wagner Act, the Taft-Hartley Act, and the Landrum-Griffin Act make up the:

Accepted Answer

A)  National Labor Relations Act 
B)  National Worker Regulations Act 
C)  National Employment Regulations Act 
D)  Norris-La Guardia Act 
E)  National Workforce Regulation Act 
A)  National Labor Relations Act 
B)  National Worker Regulations Act 
C)  National Employment Regulations Act 
D)  Norris-La Guardia Act 
E)  National Workforce Regulation Act

Question 15

Federal ____ requirements were initiated in 1938 as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum wage 
B)  maximum wage 
C)  working hour requirements 
D)  workplace safety standards 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  minimum wage 
B)  maximum wage 
C)  working hour requirements 
D)  workplace safety standards 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 16

An exculpatory agreement is one in which:

Accepted Answer

A)  one party can sue another in case of an injury caused by a tort or some other event 
B)  an employee agrees not to leave and go into competition against the employer or go to work for a competitor for a certain time 
C)  an employee agrees not to recruit fellow employees for another company when they leave their current place of employment 
D)  an employee agrees not to use illegal substances 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  one party can sue another in case of an injury caused by a tort or some other event 
B)  an employee agrees not to leave and go into competition against the employer or go to work for a competitor for a certain time 
C)  an employee agrees not to recruit fellow employees for another company when they leave their current place of employment 
D)  an employee agrees not to use illegal substances 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 17

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, employers must provide workers with up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave after childbirth or adoption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If a union attempts to get workers to vote for the union, the employer may threaten to fire the workers if they join the union⎯but only if the threat is carried out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Federal minimum wage requirements were initiated in ____ as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Accepted Answer

A)  1920 
B)  1938 
C)  1948 
D)  1950 
E)  1978 
A)  1920 
B)  1938 
C)  1948 
D)  1950 
E)  1978

Question 20

A primary boycott is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a strike that involves a firm besides the firm whose workers are on strike 
B)  a strike against an employer whose collective bargaining agreement is in question 
C)  an unfair labor practice under the NLRA 
D)  a strike against the supplier of a firm that is involved in a labor dispute 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  a strike that involves a firm besides the firm whose workers are on strike 
B)  a strike against an employer whose collective bargaining agreement is in question 
C)  an unfair labor practice under the NLRA 
D)  a strike against the supplier of a firm that is involved in a labor dispute 
E)  none of the other choices

Exam 15: Employment and Labor Regulations

The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires ____ to certify that they will provide a "drug-free" workplace.

Certification of a union by the NLRB means the union will:

A move to unionize might come from:

A unionized company:

Striking, belonging to a union, publicizing a labor dispute, picketing and peacefully assembling are all examples of actions that:

Employers may give employees a drug test only if they are offered employment, not before.

The ____ declared that every worker should "have full freedom of association, self-organization, and designation of representatives of his own choosing, to negotiate terms and conditions of his employment."

Most companies provide employees with assistance programs to deal with alcohol and other substance-abuse problems.

Which agency is responsible for deciding administrative cases brought by OSHA:

The ____ was created to monitor unfair labor practices and assure that union representation elections are fair.

Exculpatory agreements are when an employee agrees not to sue his employer for injuries suffered on the job.

The Norris-La Guardia Act, the first major federal labor legislation, was passed in 1865 in response to labor strikes during the Civil War.

Which of the following is an objective of workers' compensation law:

The Wagner Act, the Taft-Hartley Act, and the Landrum-Griffin Act make up the:

Federal ____ requirements were initiated in 1938 as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

An exculpatory agreement is one in which:

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, employers must provide workers with up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave after childbirth or adoption.

If a union attempts to get workers to vote for the union, the employer may threaten to fire the workers if they join the union⎯but only if the threat is carried out.

Federal minimum wage requirements were initiated in ____ as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

A primary boycott is:

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