Deck 15: Law and Ethics in the Workplace: Part A

Question 1

Match the type of employee with its definition.
Individuals who agree to perform certain work according to their own means, manner, and methods of performance

A)Independent contractor
B)Leased employee
C)Regular employee
D)Statutory employee

Answer 1

Independent contractor

Question 2

Which legislation establishes mandatory standards for safety and health for employees in general industry, maritime operations, construction, and agriculture?

A)ADEA
B)EOE Act
C)OSHA
D)WARN

Answer 2

OSHA

Question 3

Match the appropriate term with its characteristic or definition.
Individuals who perform work and work-related services.

A)Employment
B)Employers
C)Employees

Answer 3

Employees

Question 4

Which assists the worker or the worker's family in replacing income and provides compensation for medical expenses if there is an injury, illness, or death occurring on the job?

A)Unemployment insurance
B)Workers' compensation

Question 5

Which provides a regular income to workers who have lost their jobs?

A)Unemployment insurance
B)Workers' compensation

Question 6

Match the type of employee with its definition.
Someone designated by laws as being subject to tax withholding requirements imposed on employers but who otherwise is not an employee.

A)Independent contractor
B)Leased employee
C)Regular employee
D)Statutory employee

Question 7

Regardless of organizational setting, all employees are covered by HIPAA privacy rules.

A)True
B)False

Question 8

Which is the employment arrangement that allows the employer to terminate the employee at any time and allows the employee to leave the employer at any time?

A)At-will employment doctrine
B)Code of conduct
C)Quid pro quo
D)Reasonable accommodation

Question 9

Match the Federal legislation with its description.
Guarantees workers broad rights to organize (unionize) and bargain collectively with the employer, and it is also known as the Wagner Act.

A)American Disabilities Act
B)Equal Pay Act
C)Family and Medical Leave Act
D)National Labor Relations Act
E)Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Question 10

Match the appropriate term with its characteristic or definition.
Process of providing work, engaging services or labor, and paying for work performed.

A)Employment
B)Employers
C)Employees

Question 11

Match the type of employee with its definition.
Also referred to as a common law employee, this is someone is who has a continuing relationship with the employer.

A)Independent contractor
B)Leased employee
C)Regular employee
D)Statutory employee

Question 12

Match the type of employee with its definition.
Employed by a service firm (job agency) and assigned to work at a business or an organization.

A)Independent contractor
B)Leased employee
C)Regular employee
D)Statutory employee

Question 13

Which is the employment arrangement that allows the employer to terminate the employee at any time and allows the employee to leave the employer at any time?

A)At-will employment doctrine
B)Code of conduct
C)Quid pro quo
D)Reasonable accommodation

Question 14

Match the appropriate term with its characteristic or definition.
Persons, business or organizations that provide work, engage services or labor, and pay for work performed.

A)Employment
B)Employers
C)Employees

Question 15

Which legislation protects current and potential employees from discrimination throughout all stages of employment?

A)ADEA
B)EOE Act
C)OSHA
D)WARN

Question 16

Match the Federal legislation with its description.
Allows employers to seek medical certification concerning the need for an employee's leave when it is for a serious health condition.

A)American Disabilities Act
B)Equal Pay Act
C)Family and Medical Leave Act
D)National Labor Relations Act
E)Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Question 17

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires employers to verify an individual's identity and employment authorization by completing an Employment Eligibility Verification form, abbreviated as the _____ form.

A)1099-MISC
B)I-9
C)W-2
D)W-4

Question 18

Match the Federal legislation with its description.
Bans discrimination of employees in any stage of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin.

A)American Disabilities Act
B)Equal Pay Act
C)Family and Medical Leave Act
D)National Labor Relations Act
E)Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Question 19

Which legislation requires employers to provide a 60-day warning period before closing facility or beginning massive layoffs?

A)ADEA
B)EOE Act
C)OSHA
D)WARN

Question 20

Which legislation bars discrimination of individuals age 40 or older with respect to hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, or other terms and conditions of employment?

A)ADEA
B)EOE Act
C)OSHA
D)WARN

Question 21

Match the Federal legislation with its definition.
Protects employees from working excessive hours and from receiving substandard wages.

A)Consumer Credit Protection Act
B)Employee Retirement Income Security Act
C)Federal Labor Standards Act
D)Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
E)Occupational Safety and Health Act

Question 22

Match the Federal legislation with its description.
Prohibits differential payment of males and females who perform substantially similar or identical jobs in terms of skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions.

A)American Disabilities Act
B)Equal Pay Act
C)Family and Medical Leave Act
D)National Labor Relations Act
E)Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Question 23

Match the Federal legislation with its definition.
Safeguards workers from being fired when their earnings have been garnished.

A)Consumer Credit Protection Act
B)Employee Retirement Income Security Act
C)Federal Labor Standards Act
D)Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
E)Occupational Safety and Health Act

Question 24

Match the Federal legislation with its definition.
Regulates employee pensions by establishing minimum standards and for pension and health/life insurance plans.

A)Consumer Credit Protection Act
B)Employee Retirement Income Security Act
C)Federal Labor Standards Act
D)Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
E)Occupational Safety and Health Act

Question 25

Match the Federal legislation with its definition
Establishes minimum standards for health and safety of employees.

A)Consumer Credit Protection Act
B)Employee Retirement Income Security Act
C)Federal Labor Standards Act
D)Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
E)Occupational Safety and Health Act

Question 26

Match the Federal legislation with its description.
Requires employers to make reasonable accommodations to assist employees in performing the essential functions of the job as long as there is not a financial hardship to the employer.

A)American Disabilities Act
B)Equal Pay Act
C)Family and Medical Leave Act
D)National Labor Relations Act
E)Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Question 27

Match the Federal legislation with its definition.
Prohibits the misuse of genetic information in the workplace and insurance industry.

A)Consumer Credit Protection Act
B)Employee Retirement Income Security Act
C)Federal Labor Standards Act
D)Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
E)Occupational Safety and Health Act