Exam 33: Employment and Labor Law

To recover workers' compensation, an employee must prove that an injury was the fault of the employer.

Eduardo is an employee of Free-Flo Plumbing Corporation. With respect to the workplace, under federal health and safety statutes, Free-Flo has

Petro Oil Company wants to test its workers for acquired immune defi?ciency syndrome (AIDS). Petro may

Federal labor law protects employees' right to strike.

Some state laws restrict AIDS testing.

Federal law governs unions' internal business procedures.

Employers who provide pension plans for retired workers must comply with certain standards in managing the plans.

Dag is an employee of Eagle Mining Company. Under federal labor law, Dag and other employees have the right to

Employer who willfully violates safety regulations can be prosecuted under state criminal laws.

Super Sales Corporation provides Tyrone and other salespersons with meals and lodging when they are on the road. Under federal law, the term wages may include, besides pay, the reasonable cost to Standard of fur?nishing Tyrone with

Myron is an employee of Nero. Either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason without liability. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is

Some of the employees of Relay Computers, Inc., decide that they want to be represented by the Science Workers Union in bargaining with Relay over overtime pay and the times that the plant opens and closes. Relay, and some employees, including Tracy, are against the union. Who can demand that a union election be held? If the union loses the election, can it picket Relay? If the union is elected, does it have to represent Tracy? If the union is elected, does Relay have to bargain over overtime pay and the times that the plant opens and closes? If the union is elected, how soon can a decertification election be held?

Emma, Frick, Glenda, and Huey are employees of different-sized employers in different industries. A minimum wage must be paid to employees in

Frida is an employee of Green Recycled Products Company. A state statute protects Frida from Green's retaliation if Frida reports to state officials, or others, that Green is involved in unsafe or illegal activity. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is

Federal labor law protects employees' right to join labor unions.

Staffing Solutions Corporation is subject to the Social Security Act, which

All unemployed workers are eligible for unemployment compensation.

Only state law governs drug tests of private-sector employees.

Doctors Hospital Corporation employs seven thousand workers in seven locations. These employees have the right to

Once an employee receives workers' compensation, he or she can maintain a suit against the employer for negligence.