Question 1

Any employee who works more than six hours per day must be paid overtime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Generally, under employment-at-will doctrine, an employer may fire an employee even if doing so would violate a federal or state statute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ethan, a former employee of Fiber Optics, Inc., is currently unemployed. To collect unemployment compensation, Ethan must​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​be willing and able to work.
B)   ​have been fired for misconduct.
C)   ​have voluntarily left his job.
D)   ​not be actively seeking employment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

An eligible employee may take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act to care for the employee's spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Medicare is funded by contributions from the employer and the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Livia takes temporary family leave from her job at Manufacturers Corporation to care for a new baby. On Livia's return from the leave, Manufacturers must​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​restore Livia to her same position or a comparable position.
B)   ​reimburse Livia for her expenses while on leave.
C)   ​promote Livia to the status of a key employee.
D)   ​do nothing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Shipping Dispatch, LLC, provides its employees with an e-mail system. The company notifies them that it will monitor their communications over the system. Some employees file a suit against their employer, claiming a violation of privacy. The court is most likely to hold that, with respect to communications over the e-mail system,​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​the employees did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
B)   ​the employer violated the employees' privacy rights.
C)   ​federal law prohibits the employer's "intentional interception."
D)   ​federal law prohibits the employees' privacy claim.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The most common exception to the employment-at-will doctrine is made on the basis that a worker was fired for reasons that violate fundamental common sense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

U.S. employers face penalties if they hire undocumented immigrants, but the penalties are not serious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jorge, Kim, and Lucy apply to work for Meat Packing, Inc. Meat Packing must verify the identity and eligibility to work of​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​each new hire.
B)   ​only those hired as contractors.
C)   ​only those hired as day workers.
D)   ​only members of ethnic minorities.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Whenever a work-related injury or disease occurs, employers must make reports directly to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Service Employees International Union represents the employees of Therapy Rehabilitation Corporation. Potential subjects of collective bargaining between the union and the corporation do not include​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​hiring more workers than necessary to do a certain project.
B)   ​employee wages.
C)   ​employment benefits.
D)   ​working conditions.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Frank is an employee of Guitar Makers, LLC. Guitar's employee manual states that workers, such as Frank, will be dismissed only for good cause. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​an example of the doctrine.
B)   ​an exception based on contract theory.
C)   ​an exception based on public policy.
D)   ​an exception based on tort theory.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Private retirement plans set up by employers are covered by the Employment Retirement Income Security Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The employees of Beverage Bottling Company designate Cola Cappers Union as their bargaining representative. Beverage refuses to bargain with the union over wages and working conditions. This violates​

Accepted Answer

A)   the National Labor Relations Act.​
B)   ​the Fair Labor Standards Act.
C)   ​the Social Security Act.
D)   ​no federal law.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Hunter is seventeen years old. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Hunter cannot work​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​in the entertainment industry.
B)   ​in a hazardous occupation.
C)   ​for her parents.
D)   ​in the agriculture industry.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Mythic Games Company employs two hundred workers full-time. If Mythic Games plans to have a mass layoff, it must provide its employees with notice of at least​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​thirty days.
B)   ​sixty days.
C)   ​ninety days.
D)   ​one year.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

On Form I-9, an employer must declare that an employee produced documents establishing his or her identity and legal employability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Curtis is an employee of Deepwater Drilling, Inc., covered by federal overtime provisions, which apply only after an employee has worked more than​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​eight hours in a day.
B)   ​forty hours in a week.
C)   ​160 hours in a month.
D)   ​one year for the same employer.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Drug-testing of private-sector employees is governed by federal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 34: Employment, Immigration, and Labor Law

On Form I-9, an employer must declare that an employee produced documents establishing his or her identity and legal employability.

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Mythic Games Company employs two hundred workers full-time. If Mythic Games plans to have a mass layoff, it must provide its employees with notice of at least

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Livia takes temporary family leave from her job at Manufacturers Corporation to care for a new baby. On Livia's return from the leave, Manufacturers must

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An eligible employee may take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act to care for the employee's spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition.

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Hunter is seventeen years old. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Hunter cannot work

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Any employee who works more than six hours per day must be paid overtime.

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Generally, under employment-at-will doctrine, an employer may fire an employee even if doing so would violate a federal or state statute.

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The most common exception to the employment-at-will doctrine is made on the basis that a worker was fired for reasons that violate fundamental common sense.

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The employees of Beverage Bottling Company designate Cola Cappers Union as their bargaining representative. Beverage refuses to bargain with the union over wages and working conditions. This violates

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Service Employees International Union represents the employees of Therapy Rehabilitation Corporation. Potential subjects of collective bargaining between the union and the corporation do not include

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Private retirement plans set up by employers are covered by the Employment Retirement Income Security Act.

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Jorge, Kim, and Lucy apply to work for Meat Packing, Inc. Meat Packing must verify the identity and eligibility to work of

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Curtis is an employee of Deepwater Drilling, Inc., covered by federal overtime provisions, which apply only after an employee has worked more than

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Whenever a work-related injury or disease occurs, employers must make reports directly to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Frank is an employee of Guitar Makers, LLC. Guitar's employee manual states that workers, such as Frank, will be dismissed only for good cause. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is

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U.S. employers face penalties if they hire undocumented immigrants, but the penalties are not serious.

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Medicare is funded by contributions from the employer and the employee.

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Ethan, a former employee of Fiber Optics, Inc., is currently unemployed. To collect unemployment compensation, Ethan must

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Drug-testing of private-sector employees is governed by federal law.

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Exam 34: Employment, Immigration, and Labor Law

On Form I-9, an employer must declare that an employee produced documents establishing his or her identity and legal employability.

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Mythic Games Company employs two hundred workers full-time. If Mythic Games plans to have a mass layoff, it must provide its employees with notice of at least​

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Livia takes temporary family leave from her job at Manufacturers Corporation to care for a new baby. On Livia's return from the leave, Manufacturers must​

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An eligible employee may take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act to care for the employee's spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition.

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Hunter is seventeen years old. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Hunter cannot work​

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Any employee who works more than six hours per day must be paid overtime.

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Generally, under employment-at-will doctrine, an employer may fire an employee even if doing so would violate a federal or state statute.

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The most common exception to the employment-at-will doctrine is made on the basis that a worker was fired for reasons that violate fundamental common sense.

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The employees of Beverage Bottling Company designate Cola Cappers Union as their bargaining representative. Beverage refuses to bargain with the union over wages and working conditions. This violates​

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Service Employees International Union represents the employees of Therapy Rehabilitation Corporation. Potential subjects of collective bargaining between the union and the corporation do not include​

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Private retirement plans set up by employers are covered by the Employment Retirement Income Security Act.

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Jorge, Kim, and Lucy apply to work for Meat Packing, Inc. Meat Packing must verify the identity and eligibility to work of​

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Curtis is an employee of Deepwater Drilling, Inc., covered by federal overtime provisions, which apply only after an employee has worked more than​

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Whenever a work-related injury or disease occurs, employers must make reports directly to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Frank is an employee of Guitar Makers, LLC. Guitar's employee manual states that workers, such as Frank, will be dismissed only for good cause. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is​

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U.S. employers face penalties if they hire undocumented immigrants, but the penalties are not serious.

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Medicare is funded by contributions from the employer and the employee.

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Ethan, a former employee of Fiber Optics, Inc., is currently unemployed. To collect unemployment compensation, Ethan must​

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Drug-testing of private-sector employees is governed by federal law.

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Mythic Games Company employs two hundred workers full-time. If Mythic Games plans to have a mass layoff, it must provide its employees with notice of at least

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Livia takes temporary family leave from her job at Manufacturers Corporation to care for a new baby. On Livia's return from the leave, Manufacturers must

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Hunter is seventeen years old. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Hunter cannot work

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The employees of Beverage Bottling Company designate Cola Cappers Union as their bargaining representative. Beverage refuses to bargain with the union over wages and working conditions. This violates

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Service Employees International Union represents the employees of Therapy Rehabilitation Corporation. Potential subjects of collective bargaining between the union and the corporation do not include

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Jorge, Kim, and Lucy apply to work for Meat Packing, Inc. Meat Packing must verify the identity and eligibility to work of

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Curtis is an employee of Deepwater Drilling, Inc., covered by federal overtime provisions, which apply only after an employee has worked more than

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Frank is an employee of Guitar Makers, LLC. Guitar's employee manual states that workers, such as Frank, will be dismissed only for good cause. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is

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Ethan, a former employee of Fiber Optics, Inc., is currently unemployed. To collect unemployment compensation, Ethan must

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