Question 1

In internship programs under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),an intern is entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of an employer in case an employee is on family medical leave?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employer is entitled to review the actual medical records of the employee. 
B)  The employer may request a medical certification that a qualifying event has occurred in the employee's life. 
C)  The employer should ensure that the employee is supposed to be disadvantaged by the fact that the leave was taken. 
D)  The employer can rescind the employee's job contract when the employee returns to work. 
E)  The employer should refrain from awarding bonus to employees for perfect attendance who were granted leaves under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FML
A) . 
A)  The employer is entitled to review the actual medical records of the employee. 
B)  The employer may request a medical certification that a qualifying event has occurred in the employee's life. 
C)  The employer should ensure that the employee is supposed to be disadvantaged by the fact that the leave was taken. 
D)  The employer can rescind the employee's job contract when the employee returns to work. 
E)  The employer should refrain from awarding bonus to employees for perfect attendance who were granted leaves under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FML
A) . B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of the doctrine of respondeat superior?

Accepted Answer

A)  The liability with an employer ceases to exist in cases where the employer had warned the employee against tortious acts. 
B)  Many respondeat superior cases involve employee negligence. 
C)  Employers are usually exempted from liability once the employee's fault is established. 
D)  Under respondeat superior cases, the scope of employment is irrelevant in determining the liability of the employer. 
E)  An employee is legally exempted from making any reimbursements to the employer once the employer pays for the tortious acts. 
A)  The liability with an employer ceases to exist in cases where the employer had warned the employee against tortious acts. 
B)  Many respondeat superior cases involve employee negligence. 
C)  Employers are usually exempted from liability once the employee's fault is established. 
D)  Under respondeat superior cases, the scope of employment is irrelevant in determining the liability of the employer. 
E)  An employee is legally exempted from making any reimbursements to the employer once the employer pays for the tortious acts. B

Question 4

Paul is a manager at National Banks.One morning,the police received a complaint that the bank was robbed the previous night.Upon investigation,the police determined that the bank was robbed with the help of one of the bank employees.Later that day,the National Banks' regional security manager requested Paul to take a polygraph examination in order to eliminate his name from the list of suspects.Paul refused and sued the bank for breach of privacy.Is the bank justified in asking Paul to take a polygraph test?

Accepted Answer

Yes.Under the 1988 Employee Polygraph Pr

Question 5

Which of the following acts is directed at protecting employees' health care?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBR
A)  
B)  the Family Medical Leave Act (FML
A)  
C)  the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLS
A)  
D)  the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERIS
A)  
E)  the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act 
A)  the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBR
A)  
B)  the Family Medical Leave Act (FML
A)  
C)  the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLS
A)  
D)  the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERIS
A)  
E)  the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act

Question 6

An employee is entitled to sue an employer for damages based on an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the rewards received by the whistleblower as part of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Whistleblowers Rewards Program?

Accepted Answer

Under the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Question 8

The owner of Oasis Store regularly sends Miguel,one of his employees,to act on behalf of the store and obtain goods from Polar Inc.,a local retail outlet.A few months later the store owner terminates Miguel,but fails to notify Polar Inc.about the termination.Miguel buys goods from Polar,and Polar charges Oasis for the purchases made.This liability is a result of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  apparent authority 
B)  implied authority 
C)  expressed authority 
D)  actual authority 
E)  written authority 
A)  apparent authority 
B)  implied authority 
C)  expressed authority 
D)  actual authority 
E)  written authority

Question 9

The discharge of an employee for reporting the employer's alleged violations of law is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  whistleblowing 
B)  affirmative action 
C)  ratification 
D)  benchmarking 
E)  accommodation 
A)  whistleblowing 
B)  affirmative action 
C)  ratification 
D)  benchmarking 
E)  accommodation

Question 10

Under common law,if an injury occurred because of the negligence of another employee,the employer would escape liability because of the ______ defense.

Accepted Answer

A)  assumption of the risk 
B)  exclusive remedy rule 
C)  fellow-servant rule 
D)  contributory negligence 
E)  shelter rule 
A)  assumption of the risk 
B)  exclusive remedy rule 
C)  fellow-servant rule 
D)  contributory negligence 
E)  shelter rule

Question 11

George Bennett was hired by Bragg Brothers Ltd.,for the position of business agent.The secretary-treasurer of the company told him that the duration of his employment depends on how satisfied the top management is with his work.During this time,a subpoena was issued to Bennett by the California legislature to give evidence in front of a committee that was investigating corruption inside Bragg Brothers.The company directed Bennett to falsify his statements,but he truthfully answered the questions posed by the committee.The next day,he was fired from his job.Is the company justified in its action under the employment at-will doctrine?

Accepted Answer

No.The discharge of an employe

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of partners in a trading partnership?

Accepted Answer

A)  The partners in such a partnership are an accounting or a service firm. 
B)  The partners require actual authority to conduct a business transaction. 
C)  The partners are usually engaged in the business of selling and buying commodities. 
D)  The partners usually lack the implied power to borrow money. 
E)  The partners are required to exercise apparent and actual authority to pledge the credit of their firm. 
A)  The partners in such a partnership are an accounting or a service firm. 
B)  The partners require actual authority to conduct a business transaction. 
C)  The partners are usually engaged in the business of selling and buying commodities. 
D)  The partners usually lack the implied power to borrow money. 
E)  The partners are required to exercise apparent and actual authority to pledge the credit of their firm.

Question 13

Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)Act,which of the following constitutes a loss of employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  a transfer leading to a reduction in position and pay 
B)  a layoff exceeding one month 
C)  a reduction in an employee's work time of more than 50 percent in each month for six months 
D)  an extended leave period of more than 10 weeks 
E)  a disciplinary notice requiring immediate response from an employee 
A)  a transfer leading to a reduction in position and pay 
B)  a layoff exceeding one month 
C)  a reduction in an employee's work time of more than 50 percent in each month for six months 
D)  an extended leave period of more than 10 weeks 
E)  a disciplinary notice requiring immediate response from an employee

Question 14

What is the doctrine of respondeat superior?

Accepted Answer

An agent who causes harm to a third part

Question 15

The requirement of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms is waived off for U.S.employers who employ noncitizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ______ states that an employee's sole remedy against an employer for workplace injury or illness shall be workers' compensation.

Accepted Answer

A)  assumption of the risk rule 
B)  exclusive remedy rule 
C)  fellow-servant rule 
D)  contributory negligence rule 
E)  shelter rule 
A)  assumption of the risk rule 
B)  exclusive remedy rule 
C)  fellow-servant rule 
D)  contributory negligence rule 
E)  shelter rule

Question 17

Patty,a 16-year-old studying in Valley High,was playing hockey against the Manfield High hockey team.While Patty was attempting to score a goal,two members of the Manfield team tackled her.She sustained minor injuries as a result of the tackle.Patty sued the school and the school district for negligence and proceeded to file a case to recover damages for the injuries that she had sustained during the match.Under the common law,is Patty eligible to recover damages?

Accepted Answer

No.When Patty played,she assumed a risk

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of an agency relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  In an agency relationship, usually any or all agents are employees. 
B)  Principals directly control independent contractors. 
C)  Independent contractors usually work for more than one principal. 
D)  Agents are usually exempt from the duty to account to a principal for monies handled. 
E)  Agents are bound to benefit themselves at the expense of a principal. 
A)  In an agency relationship, usually any or all agents are employees. 
B)  Principals directly control independent contractors. 
C)  Independent contractors usually work for more than one principal. 
D)  Agents are usually exempt from the duty to account to a principal for monies handled. 
E)  Agents are bound to benefit themselves at the expense of a principal.

Question 19

John,a New York City fireman,was putting out a fire when he was struck by a chair which a fellow firefighter had either thrown or pushed from a window of the burning building.John sustained injuries and sued the city for damages.In its defense,the city claimed the common law fellow-servant rule defense.What is the fellow-servant rule? Does it apply in this case?

Accepted Answer

If an injury occurred because of the neg

Question 20

If an employer already provides compensated breaks,an employee who uses that break time to express milk

Accepted Answer

A)  is legally entitled to be compensated but at a rate lower than the other employees. 
B)  is legally to be compensated using the compensation funds of the other employees. 
C)  is legally entitled to stretch the duration of the break time. 
D)  is legally required to take a pay cut. 
E)  is legally entitled to be compensated in the same way as other employees. 
A)  is legally entitled to be compensated but at a rate lower than the other employees. 
B)  is legally to be compensated using the compensation funds of the other employees. 
C)  is legally entitled to stretch the duration of the break time. 
D)  is legally required to take a pay cut. 
E)  is legally entitled to be compensated in the same way as other employees.

In internship programs under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),an intern is entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship.

Which of the following statements is true of an employer in case an employee is on family medical leave?

Which of the following statements is true of the doctrine of respondeat superior?

Which of the following acts is directed at protecting employees' health care?

An employee is entitled to sue an employer for damages based on an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)violation.

What are the rewards received by the whistleblower as part of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Whistleblowers Rewards Program?

The discharge of an employee for reporting the employer's alleged violations of law is known as ______.

Under common law,if an injury occurred because of the negligence of another employee,the employer would escape liability because of the ______ defense.

Which of the following statements is true of partners in a trading partnership?

Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)Act,which of the following constitutes a loss of employment?

What is the doctrine of respondeat superior?

The requirement of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms is waived off for U.S.employers who employ noncitizens.

The ______ states that an employee's sole remedy against an employer for workplace injury or illness shall be workers' compensation.

Which of the following statements is true of an agency relationship?

If an employer already provides compensated breaks,an employee who uses that break time to express milk

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Exam 21: Employment Laws

In internship programs under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),an intern is entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship.

Which of the following statements is true of an employer in case an employee is on family medical leave?

Which of the following statements is true of the doctrine of respondeat superior?

Which of the following acts is directed at protecting employees' health care?

An employee is entitled to sue an employer for damages based on an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)violation.

What are the rewards received by the whistleblower as part of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Whistleblowers Rewards Program?

The discharge of an employee for reporting the employer's alleged violations of law is known as ______.

Under common law,if an injury occurred because of the negligence of another employee,the employer would escape liability because of the ______ defense.

Which of the following statements is true of partners in a trading partnership?

Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)Act,which of the following constitutes a loss of employment?

What is the doctrine of respondeat superior?

The requirement of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms is waived off for U.S.employers who employ noncitizens.

The ______ states that an employee's sole remedy against an employer for workplace injury or illness shall be workers' compensation.

Which of the following statements is true of an agency relationship?

If an employer already provides compensated breaks,an employee who uses that break time to express milk

Law As a Foundation for Business

The Role of Ethics in Decision Making

The Court System

Litigation

Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Constitution

The Property System

Contract Formation

Contractual Performance and Breach

Torts Affecting Business

Intellectual Property

International Law

Criminal Law and Business

Business Organizations

The Regulatory Process

Regulating Competitionantitrust Laws

Financial and Securities Regulations

Regulations Protecting Consumer Purchases, privacy, and Financial Activities

Environmental Regulation

Discrimination in Employment

Labormanagement Relationship

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