Exam 15: Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Amber,a sales associate in a department store,was terminated for theft.Amber says she is innocent.She argues that because she was not allowed to explain the situation and defend herself that

Chelsey is a supervisor.She tells all her subordinates that they can come speak with her any time about any problem they may have.Chelsey

After an employee is terminated,the department manager should notify the employee's co-workers why the individual is no longer employed.This will reduce the amount of speculation and rumor-mongering that will occur among employees.

Unlike employees many foreign countries,U.S.employees are guaranteed full protection of their constitutional rights in the workplace

Paid-time off attendance programs typically result in

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

In general,personnel files and records should be maintained for

People evaluate the favorability of their outcomes by comparing them with the outcomes of others,given their relative situations.This decision involves the concept of

An employee's entitlement to a minimum wage is guaranteed by federal law.Consequently,it is a

Sherlock is a private investigator.He and Megatherium Industries have a formal agreement that he will perform background checks on all applicants for managerial-level positions for one year,for a certain fee and within certain performance guidelines.This agreement gives Sherlock

The ____ approach to discipline builds on the philosophy that violations of procedures and rules by employees are actions that usually can be constructively corrected without penalty.

The preliminary steps in the progressive discipline process should not be skipped because this is a violation of procedural justice.

Grace is an hourly bakery employee for an independently-owned doughnut shop.She has worked for the owner for two years,and she has consistently received good performance appraisals and raises.She is well-liked by the owner and her co-workers.Yesterday,the owner called Grace in and said,"I'm so sorry,Grace.My nephew,Ace,has been released from the federal penitentiary and no one will hire him.My sister is at her wits' end,and she has asked me to find him a job.I'm giving Ace your job.Here are two weeks wages in lieu of notice.Good luck.I'll be happy to write a good reference for you." Which of the following statements is TRUE?

There are three major drug testing policies that most employers follow when testing current employees.Which of the following is NOT one of these typical policies?

The Federal constitutional right to protection from unreasonable search and seizure

Statutory rights of employees are changeable because they are determined by federal,state or local law.

As HR director of a medical clinic,employee attendance is critical in keeping patient appointments on time.You are investigating the causes of employee absence and you have found that your clinic's experience is similar to those found in research studies.All the following findings are applicable to your clinic EXCEPT

The greatest difficulty with positive discipline is that

The CEO of the firm suspects that one of the scientists has been selling company secrets to a competitor.The CEO bases this suspicion on the fact that in the last year,this scientist who has previously lived a modest lifestyle has purchased a BMW convertible,significantly improved her wardrobe,and has gotten her nose fixed.The CEO has asked you to arrange for a Polygraph Exam.Reluctantly,you have brought in a polygraph expert.The researcher refuses to take the exam.

The employment-at-will doctrine overrides implied contracts.