Question 1

Which of the following are public-policy exceptions recognized by most states as limits to the employment-at-will doctrine allowing termination of employees?

Accepted Answer

Refusing to commit an illegal act and performing a public duty (reporting for jury duty) are recognized public-policy exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine in most states. Exercising freedom of speech rights is not universally recognized as a public-policy exception.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an exception to the employment-at-will doctrine, for which workers may not be fired, at least in some states:

Accepted Answer

Refusing to commit an illegal act, performing an important public duty, and exercising a public right are all exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine. However, disloyalty toward the public image of the employer is not generally recognized as an exception in most states.

Question 3

An employee who reports an employer's illegal action in order to help law enforcement is ____ to be protected by the whistle blower exception than an employee who reports an employer's illegal action for private gain.

Accepted Answer

Whistleblower laws generally protect employees who report illegal actions in order to aid law enforcement or protect the greater public interest, rather than for personal gain. Therefore, an employee who reports an employer's illegal action to help law enforcement is more likely to be protected by the whistleblower exception than an employee who reports for personal gain.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of a public policy exception to employment at will:

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A through D) are actually examples of situations where the public policy exception to employment at will would not apply, making E the correct choice as it states that all other choices are correct in the context of not being an example of a public policy exception.

Question 5

When an employee reports an employer's illegal act it is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Whistle blowing is the act of reporting or disclosing an employer's illegal or unethical behavior, typically to someone in authority. This can be protected under certain laws in order to encourage and protect employees from retaliation for reporting such behavior. Defamation, tattle-tailing, whistle calling, and horn blowing are not accurate terms for this situation.

Question 6

When an employee reports an employer's illegal act it is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The correct term for reporting an employer's illegal act is "whistleblowing," which is not listed among the provided options.

Question 7

Which of the following is unlikely to be classified as a public policy exception to employment at will should an employee be fired:

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (filing for bankruptcy, reporting for jury duty, refusing to sign a false statement for a government report, and filing a workers' compensation claim) are considered public policy exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine. This means that an employer typically cannot legally terminate an employee for these reasons, as they are protected under various laws that serve the public interest.

Question 8

An employee who reports an employer's illegal for private gain is ____ to be protected by the whistle blower exception than an employee who reports an employer's illegal action in order to expose unsafe conditions.

Accepted Answer

An employee reporting an employer's illegal actions for private gain is less likely to be protected under whistleblower laws compared to one who reports to expose unsafe conditions, as whistleblower protections typically aim to encourage reporting of misconduct that affects public interest or safety, rather than personal gain.

Question 9

In addition to the contractual agreements that place limits on employment relationships, there are public policy exceptions that come from:

Accepted Answer

Public policy exceptions to employment relationships come from both statutes, which are created by the government, and common law rules, which are developed through court decisions. Ancient Greek law, as well as early British and French law, may have influenced the development of common law, but they are not the source of modern public policy exceptions to employment relationships.

Question 10

Wrongful discharge is a:

Accepted Answer

Wrongful discharge is a legal term used to describe a situation where an employer terminates an employee's employment contract in violation of the terms of the contract or in violation of the law. As such, it is a type of tort, which is a civil wrong that results in legal liability.

Question 11

Which of the following are public-policy exceptions recognized by most states as limits to the employment-at-will doctrine allowing termination of employees?

Accepted Answer

Refusing to commit an illegal act and performing a public duty (reporting for jury duty) are both commonly recognized public-policy exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine. Additionally, exercising a right such as filing for workers' compensation is also often recognized as a public-policy exception. Therefore, the best choice is E, which includes all three options.

Question 12

Which of the following are public-policy exceptions recognized by most states as limits to the employment-at-will doctrine allowing termination of employees?

Accepted Answer

Most states recognize performing a public duty (reporting for jury duty) and exercising a right (filing for workers' compensation) as public-policy exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine, which means that employers cannot terminate employees for these reasons. While calling authorities to report suspicious activities at the place of employment may also be protected under certain circumstances, it is not a widely recognized public-policy exception.

Question 13

Under the whistle-blower exception to the general rule of employers having the right to dismiss employees:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the whistle-blower exception to the general...

Question 14

The whistle blower exception to at will employment is most likely to apply to:

Accepted Answer

The whistle blower exception is most likely to apply to public sector employees because they have protections under various laws and regulations that allow them to report illegal or unethical activities without fear of retaliation from their employer. Private sector employees may also have some protections under certain laws, but they are generally limited and may vary depending on the state and the circumstances of the case. Small business owners are not generally covered by these laws and regulations since they are considered to be the employers rather than the employees.

Question 15

In Ballalatak v. All Iowa Agriculture Association, where Ballalatak contended that he was fired for inquiring into whether the company was fulfilling its workers' compensation obligation and the general manager claimed he was fired for insubordination, the Iowa state supreme court held that Ballalatak:

Accepted Answer

Iowa law does not protect an employee who advocates internally for another employee's workers' compensation claims, so Ballalatak could not sue for wrongful discharge.

Question 16

An employee who reports an employer's illegal action in order to expose unsafe conditions is ____ to be protected by the whistle blower exception than an employee who reports an employer's illegal action for private gain.

Accepted Answer

Whistleblower protection laws are designed to protect employees who report illegal actions or unsafe conditions from retaliation by their employers. The motivation behind the reporting (i.e. for private gain or to expose unsafe conditions) does not necessarily affect the protection given to the employee. Therefore, an employee who reports an employer's illegal action to expose unsafe conditions is just as likely or even more likely to be protected by the whistle blower exception than an employee who reports for private gain.

Question 17

When an employer fires an employee in violation of a public policy exception to the presumption of at-will employment, the employee may sue for:

Accepted Answer

The most appropriate option is wrongful discharge because it refers to the situation when the employer makes the employee leave the organization without any valid reason or improperly. In this case, if an employer fires an employee against the public policy exception, it is considered wrongful discharge, and the employee can take legal action against the employer. Defamation indicates a false statement that harms the reputation of an employee, whereas misrepresentation is a false statement that results in fraud. Tortuous employment is not a legally recognized term. Therefore, options A, B, D, and E are not the best choices in this situation.

Question 18

When an employer fires an employee in violation of a public policy exception to the presumption of at-will employment, the employee may sue for:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is none of the other choices. When an employer fires an employee in violation of a public policy exception, the employee may sue for wrongful termination. This is a civil lawsuit claim and not covered under the choices given.

Question 19

Exceptions to the presumption of at-will employment come from:

Accepted Answer

Exceptions to the presumption of at-will employment can come from both courts and legislation. Courts may interpret and apply common law principles to limit the at-will doctrine, and legislation such as labor and employment laws may also provide protections for employees against wrongful termination or discrimination. The Vice President and Chamber of Commerce do not have a direct role in determining exceptions to at-will employment.

Question 20

Wrongful discharge is a:

Accepted Answer

Wrongful discharge refers to a situation where an employee is illegally terminated from their job, which is typically considered a violation of contract or labor laws, rather than a criminal offense. Therefore, it is not classified under criminal law categories like felonies or misdemeanors but is a matter for civil litigation.

Quiz 15: Employment and Labor Regulations

Which of the following are public-policy exceptions recognized by most states as limits to the employment-at-will doctrine allowing termination of employees?

Which of the following is not an exception to the employment-at-will doctrine, for which workers may not be fired, at least in some states:

An employee who reports an employer's illegal action in order to help law enforcement is ____ to be protected by the whistle blower exception than an employee who reports an employer's illegal action for private gain.

Which of the following is not an example of a public policy exception to employment at will:

When an employee reports an employer's illegal act it is referred to as:

When an employee reports an employer's illegal act it is referred to as:

Which of the following is unlikely to be classified as a public policy exception to employment at will should an employee be fired:

An employee who reports an employer's illegal for private gain is ____ to be protected by the whistle blower exception than an employee who reports an employer's illegal action in order to expose unsafe conditions.

In addition to the contractual agreements that place limits on employment relationships, there are public policy exceptions that come from:

Wrongful discharge is a:

Which of the following are public-policy exceptions recognized by most states as limits to the employment-at-will doctrine allowing termination of employees?

Which of the following are public-policy exceptions recognized by most states as limits to the employment-at-will doctrine allowing termination of employees?

Under the whistle-blower exception to the general rule of employers having the right to dismiss employees:

The whistle blower exception to at will employment is most likely to apply to:

An employee who reports an employer's illegal action in order to expose unsafe conditions is ____ to be protected by the whistle blower exception than an employee who reports an employer's illegal action for private gain.

When an employer fires an employee in violation of a public policy exception to the presumption of at-will employment, the employee may sue for:

When an employer fires an employee in violation of a public policy exception to the presumption of at-will employment, the employee may sue for:

Exceptions to the presumption of at-will employment come from:

Wrongful discharge is a: