Question 1

Common ailments in which an employee has had a preexisting disease are compensable as "accidental injuries."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the context of tort liability,which of the following doctrines is reflected in the phrase "let the master reply"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respondeat superior 
B)  Frolic and detour 
C)  Nolo contendere 
D)  Novation 
E)  Promissory estoppel 
A)  Respondeat superior 
B)  Frolic and detour 
C)  Nolo contendere 
D)  Novation 
E)  Promissory estoppel

Question 3

Under workers' compensation laws,______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the compensation paid to the workers excludes medical benefits 
B)  liability requires the necessary association between the injuries and the business of the employer 
C)  employers may not pass the costs of injuries on to the consumers, treating them as part of the costs of production. 
D)  the three defenses under the common law are strengthened 
E)  liability exists only if there is lack of negligence or fault 
A)  the compensation paid to the workers excludes medical benefits 
B)  liability requires the necessary association between the injuries and the business of the employer 
C)  employers may not pass the costs of injuries on to the consumers, treating them as part of the costs of production. 
D)  the three defenses under the common law are strengthened 
E)  liability exists only if there is lack of negligence or fault

Question 4

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)requires employers to provide reasonable break time for nursing mothers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The U.S.Citizen and Immigration Services broadly categorizes document abuse into four categories.List the categories.

Accepted Answer

The U.S.Citizen and Immigration Services

Question 6

Which of the following provides requirements for private pension plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  the Social Security Act 
C)  the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act 
D)  the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
E)  the Employment Retirement Income Security Act 
A)  the Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  the Social Security Act 
C)  the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act 
D)  the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
E)  the Employment Retirement Income Security Act

Question 7

The penalty for failure to comply with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)notice is back pay to employees to cover the required 60-day period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the context of agency law,outside accountants and subcontractors hired to perform construction projects are examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  principal employers 
B)  agents 
C)  independent contractors 
D)  traders 
E)  mediators 
A)  principal employers 
B)  agents 
C)  independent contractors 
D)  traders 
E)  mediators

Question 9

According to workers' compensation acts,in the event of a married employee's death,benefits are given only to the surviving spouse and not to minor children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the law,what is the three-step approach to understanding the agency relationship?

Accepted Answer

First,a principal interacts with someone

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires employers to give notice of plant closings and mass layoffs. 
B)  It requires employers to give prior notice to an "at-will" employee that he or she is being fired. 
C)  It requires employers to give notice to employees that a drug test will be conducted for all employees. 
D)  It requires employers to give notice to employees that they will be subjected to polygraph tests. 
E)  It requires employers to give notice to employees that they are being subpoenaed by a court of law. 
A)  It requires employers to give notice of plant closings and mass layoffs. 
B)  It requires employers to give prior notice to an "at-will" employee that he or she is being fired. 
C)  It requires employers to give notice to employees that a drug test will be conducted for all employees. 
D)  It requires employers to give notice to employees that they will be subjected to polygraph tests. 
E)  It requires employers to give notice to employees that they are being subpoenaed by a court of law.

Question 12

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids age-based discharge of employees over age

Accepted Answer

A)  35. 
B)  40. 
C)  45. 
D)  50. 
E)  60. 
A)  35. 
B)  40. 
C)  45. 
D)  50. 
E)  60.

Question 13

Ben started working for Whitestone in December 2005.Two years later,Whitestone was acquired by Sky Inc.,a competitor.Ben learned that he had fibrosing mediastinitis and applied for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)leave for a related surgery.Ben notified his supervisor of his intention to return to work in two months,and his leave was approved.When the regional manager learned that Ben was returning,he discharged Ben and provided assurances to Human Resources that Ben's position would have been eliminated due to the acquisition of Whitestone,regardless of his FMLA leave.Is Whitestone justified in its action?

Accepted Answer

No.Once family medical leave is granted,

Question 14

Food for Thought is a restaurant owned and operated by Megan Hill.During the Christmas season,the restaurant attracts more than 5,000 customers.Each employee at the restaurant earns $8 an hour.The employees have to work extra hours to cope with the rush.They work an average of 55 hours a week and are paid $8 for the extra hours that they put in.Additionally,there are no accurate records of the employees' work hours and wages.Does the restaurant violate any rule?

Accepted Answer

Yes.The restaurant has violated the Fair

Question 15

Which of the following acts provides a national policy for governing the union-management relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Social Security Act 
B)  The Fair Labor Standards Act 
C)  The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act 
D)  The Taft-Hartley Act 
E)  The Employment Retirement Income Security Act 
A)  The Social Security Act 
B)  The Fair Labor Standards Act 
C)  The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act 
D)  The Taft-Hartley Act 
E)  The Employment Retirement Income Security Act

Question 16

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)addresses issues regarding

Accepted Answer

A)  disability benefits. 
B)  reemployment rights after performing uniformed service. 
C)  minimum wage. 
D)  workplace safety. 
E)  private pension plans. 
A)  disability benefits. 
B)  reemployment rights after performing uniformed service. 
C)  minimum wage. 
D)  workplace safety. 
E)  private pension plans.

Question 17

Aside from granting leave,what are the responsibilities of an employer according to the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)p

Question 18

Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act,______.

Accepted Answer

A)  employers cannot be sued by employees for violating the act 
B)  private employers are permitted to use lie detector tests while screening job applicants 
C)  current employees may not be tested randomly but may be tested as a result of a specific activity that causes an economic loss to the employer 
D)  private security companies are prevented from using lie detector tests while screening job applicants 
E)  current employees are refrained from being tested even in cases involving distinct incidents that cause loss to an employer's business 
A)  employers cannot be sued by employees for violating the act 
B)  private employers are permitted to use lie detector tests while screening job applicants 
C)  current employees may not be tested randomly but may be tested as a result of a specific activity that causes an economic loss to the employer 
D)  private security companies are prevented from using lie detector tests while screening job applicants 
E)  current employees are refrained from being tested even in cases involving distinct incidents that cause loss to an employer's business

Question 19

Clear identification of employer expectations and policies helps provide a defense against employee lawsuits if subsequent discipline or discharge of the employee becomes necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Crimson Inc.is an American company that manufactures fiber cement products.Mel works as a plant supervisor.She had to take leave in order to care of her mother,who had undergone surgery for a serious health condition.The management of the company terminated Mel for taking intermittent leave.Is the termination order justified?

Accepted Answer

No.The Family and Medical Leave Act (FML

Common ailments in which an employee has had a preexisting disease are compensable as "accidental injuries."

In the context of tort liability,which of the following doctrines is reflected in the phrase "let the master reply"?

Under workers' compensation laws,______.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)requires employers to provide reasonable break time for nursing mothers.

The U.S.Citizen and Immigration Services broadly categorizes document abuse into four categories.List the categories.

Which of the following provides requirements for private pension plans?

The penalty for failure to comply with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)notice is back pay to employees to cover the required 60-day period.

In the context of agency law,outside accountants and subcontractors hired to perform construction projects are examples of ______.

According to workers' compensation acts,in the event of a married employee's death,benefits are given only to the surviving spouse and not to minor children.

According to the law,what is the three-step approach to understanding the agency relationship?

Which of the following statements is true of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)Act?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids age-based discharge of employees over age

Which of the following acts provides a national policy for governing the union-management relationship?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)addresses issues regarding

Aside from granting leave,what are the responsibilities of an employer according to the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act,______.

Clear identification of employer expectations and policies helps provide a defense against employee lawsuits if subsequent discipline or discharge of the employee becomes necessary.

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Exam 21: Employment Laws

Common ailments in which an employee has had a preexisting disease are compensable as "accidental injuries."

In the context of tort liability,which of the following doctrines is reflected in the phrase "let the master reply"?

Under workers' compensation laws,______.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)requires employers to provide reasonable break time for nursing mothers.

The U.S.Citizen and Immigration Services broadly categorizes document abuse into four categories.List the categories.

Which of the following provides requirements for private pension plans?

The penalty for failure to comply with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)notice is back pay to employees to cover the required 60-day period.

In the context of agency law,outside accountants and subcontractors hired to perform construction projects are examples of ______.

According to workers' compensation acts,in the event of a married employee's death,benefits are given only to the surviving spouse and not to minor children.

According to the law,what is the three-step approach to understanding the agency relationship?

Which of the following statements is true of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)Act?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids age-based discharge of employees over age

Which of the following acts provides a national policy for governing the union-management relationship?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)addresses issues regarding

Aside from granting leave,what are the responsibilities of an employer according to the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act,______.

Clear identification of employer expectations and policies helps provide a defense against employee lawsuits if subsequent discipline or discharge of the employee becomes necessary.

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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