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B387 Business Law Outcome 3 Employment Law Review
B387 Business Law Outcome 3 Employment Law Review
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Review for labor unit in business law...covers discrimination, labor laws and unions.
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1
Workers owe their employer a duty of _______________. (only one)
fairness
faith
reasonable skill
a safe work environment
2
This law entitles some workers to unpaid time off to care for a family member or new baby.
Civil Rights
Pregnancy Discrimination
Fair Labor Standards
Family Medical Leave Act
3
A hostile environment is created when what is occurring in the workplace?
Contract negotiations
Sexual harrassment
Discrimination
Verbal Abuse
4
The fire department refuses to hire Laurie because she is in a wheelchair. Allowed because...
the fire department has great defense lawyers
you can't treat handicapped people differently
this is not allowed
walking is a business necessity
5
Being fired when you did nothing wrong is called _________ discharge? You may sue your employer under this charge.
Negotiated
Illegal
Unfair
Wrongful
6
Alice, born in 1966 wants to retire with full Social Security at age 65. Is this possible?
No. You need to be at least 67.
Yes. She is at least 65.
Yes. As long as she is at least 62.
No. You need to be at least 70.
7
Can a company request a drug test from a potential employee?
No. The potential employee must offer to take a drug test.
No. It's a violation of the candidates civil rights.
Yes. Employers may test potential employees.
Yes. If the job requires operating machines.
8
Which of these workers is not covered by a business's workers compensation policy?
CEO
manager
independent contractor
new employee
9
Most employment arrangements are ___________. This means there are no beginning and end dates to the employment.
employment at will
permanent
employment for cause
contractual
10
What is the difference between firing a public and private employee? 2 correct answers
A private employee can be fired for cause.
There is no difference.
Each employee can be fired for whatever reason.
A public employee must receive due process.
11
A 16-17 year old worker must have at least ____hours rest each work week. He/she can't work everyday.
12
24
48
36
12
Refusing to negotiate in good faith is a(n) ____________.
injunction for cause
primary boycott
unfair labor practice
striking offense
13
This means you were partly responsible for your workplace injury ......
contributory negligence
assumption of risk
took a risk
nominal negligence
14
Quid Pro Quo means....
protected class members are elimated from jobs.
protected class members are given priority for jobs.
one favor is exchanged for another, like sexual favors=job
Senority can be justified for unequal treatment.
15
An advantage of being an independent contractor is..........
You are guarnateed work.
You choose the work assignments.
You receive consistent hours.
You receive health care from your clients.
16
Who is not a member of a protected class?
A 39 yr old white male
A 52 yr old Hispanic female
A 33 yr old white female
A 42 yr old black male
17
A job requirement that allows discrimination against a protected class is ____.
quid pro quo
hostile environment
bona fide seniority system
bona fide occupational qualification
18
In an employee handbook, the company can make its' own _________policy.
Safety
Worker's Compensation
Overtime pay
Social Media
19
For Family and Medical Leave Act to apply, a company must have ___ employees in a small radius?
75
100
30
50
20
Which workers are entitled to overtime pay.
Independent Contractors
Voulnteers
Hourly Workers
Salaried Workers
21
In which career is a candidates age not important to perform job performance?
Firefighter
FBI Agent
Police Officer
Accountant
22
The Equal Pay Act allows differences in pay based on?
Age
Gender
Race
Seniority
23
What is OSHA's main goal with respect to the workplace?
discovering issues
prevent injuries
fine workers
fine company
24
The US Mens National Soccer Team has won the World Cup..........times
3
1
2
0
25
Minimum wage and overtime rules are covered by this law ____.
Minimum wage
Equal Pay Act
Civil Rights act
Fair Labor Standards
26
If a member of a protected class suspects discrimination, he/she should contact the ______
Local Chamber of Commerce
Security and Exchange Commission
Better Business Bureau
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
27
If you make innapropriate sexual comments to a co-worker, you can be accused of creating a
racist environment
safe environment
cohesive environment
hostile environment
28
What document defines basic expectations for a workplace?
Unions
Federal Law
State Law
Employee Handbook
29
An employer's action meant to advance the business not create unjustified discrimination
business necessity
unfair labor practice
hostile environment
quid pro quo
30
Paying workers more for years of service is a form of justified discrimination.
false
true
31
Disney outsources the IT department to India. Do the laid off employees receive unemployment compensation?
No. They can find other IT jobs.
No. Disney can prove the new IT workers were more cost effective.
Yes. They were not fired for cause.
Yes. Only if they quit before being laid off.
32
Shiela gets in an accident delivering King's Chinese food. Shiela wasn't violating any traffic laws. Who's responsible?
King's. Shiela was working within her job description.
The customer who ordered the delivery.
Shiela. She got in the accident.
Nobody. Accidents happen.
33
Which law created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
Civil Rights Act
Equal Pay
Fair Labor Standards
Pregnancy discrimination
34
James, a bartender, cuts his hand juggling bottles. The bar might refuse workers comp because.
James isn't a professional juggler
James knew the risk of the job
James can sue the makers of the bottles
the injury was not job related
35
The maximum number of hours a 16 year old can work during any Summer week is_____.
38
28
48
58
36
Members of protected classes are.......
ethnic minorities
white males under 40
females
people over 40
