Question 1

The employees at Bluey Company are planning to vote on whether to unionize. Their right to do so is protected by the ________ Act and is enforced by the ________.

Accepted Answer

The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, protects the rights of employees to organize, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is the federal agency that enforces the rights established by the Wagner Act.

Question 2

Which situation would best illustrate a scenario where the president of the United States could intervene according to the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947?

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 allows the president to intervene in strikes that pose a national emergency, which could include a nationwide police department strike due to its impact on public safety.

Question 3

Ahnalee is a recent retiree and is going to be collecting retirement benefits through the United States government. Which law established the system responsible for her benefits?

Accepted Answer

The Social Security Act, established in 1935, created the Social Security program, which provides retirement benefits to eligible retirees in the United States.

Question 4

Brystyl works for a retail store at the local mall. She feels that she is being forced to work too many hours each week and wants to investigate her rights. Where should she begin?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment in the United States. If Brystyl is concerned about the number of hours she is working, the FLSA is the most relevant law to investigate as it directly addresses issues related to working hours and overtime pay.

Question 5

Dante works for Rondon Metals and is preparing to adopt a newborn baby with his husband. Which statement is accurate regarding Dante's situation?

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for specified family and medical reasons, which includes the adoption of a child, without losing their job or health insurance coverage.

Question 6

Patton is the HR Manager for Shady Lane Manufacturing. He knows there is often a lot of dust particles floating around the assembly line due to the production process. How can he ensure that the company is compliant with OSHA requirements?

Accepted Answer

Providing individual respirators to employees working on the assembly line is a direct measure to protect them from inhaling dust particles, which aligns with OSHA's requirements for maintaining a safe working environment.

Question 7

Colton breaks his hand while using a press at Wharton Company. His manager determines that the machine was missing a safety guard due to some repair work that had been completed during the previous shift. This is most likely a violation of which law?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for ensuring workplace safety and health standards. The scenario described, where a machine was missing a safety guard, leading to an injury, is a clear violation of OSHA regulations, which require employers to provide a safe working environment and maintain equipment safely.

Question 8

Title VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964 would most protect against which situation?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. A manager offering a promotion in return for sexual favors constitutes sexual harassment, which is a form of sex discrimination covered under Title VII.

Question 9

Irie worked as a machine operator at Tyborg Company while she went to school for accounting. After earning her degree, she is promoted into a professional role as an accountant. After reviewing her first paycheck as an accountant, she is surprised to notice that she no longer receives overtime pay. What statement would best explain what happened in Irie's case?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) classifies certain types of employees, such as professionals, as exempt from overtime pay requirements, which likely explains why Irie no longer receives overtime pay after being promoted to an accountant position.

Question 10

Employees with the primary manufacturer of United States military supplies have decided to go on strike. What is most likely to happen in this situation?

Accepted Answer

In situations where a strike affects national security or defense, the president may intervene to end the strike, often by invoking the Taft-Hartley Act, which allows for an 80-day cooling-off period.

Question 11

Employees at A&B Manufacturing are preparing to enter labor-management contract negotiations with management representatives. Which piece of legislation is responsible for creating the rules in place for these negotiations?

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is responsible for enforcing labor laws in the United States and overseeing the process of labor-management contract negotiations, ensuring that they are conducted fairly and within the legal framework.

Question 12

Cristobel is working with his financial advisor to prepare for his retirement. His advisor reviews Cristobel's personal savings, retirement accounts, and benefits that he will be provided by the U.S. government. Which legislation is responsible for the benefits Cristobel will receive from the government?

Accepted Answer

The Social Security Act (SSA) is responsible for providing benefits to retirees, which includes Cristobel's government-provided benefits for retirement.

Question 13

Jackson is an executive manager with Triton Industries. He is paid the same weekly salary regardless of his hours worked. Which legislation led to the creation of this rule for employees like Jackson?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Under the FLSA, employees are classified as either exempt or non-exempt. Exempt employees, often including executive managers like Jackson, are salaried and not eligible for overtime pay, meaning they are paid the same regardless of hours worked.

Question 14

The Occupational Safety and Health Act is responsible for

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is primarily focused on ensuring safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. One of its requirements is for employers to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees when necessary to protect their health and safety.

Question 15

Representatives from OSHA would likely choose to investigate which workplace situation?

Accepted Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) focuses on ensuring safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. A company that removes safety mechanisms on machinery directly violates these safety standards, making it a prime candidate for an OSHA investigation.

Question 16

Danny is angry as he has been passed over for his last two pay increases. He suspects he is being passed over due to his sexual orientation and decides to file a claim. Which organization should he contact?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Danny's situation, where he suspects discrimination based on sexual orientation, falls under the jurisdiction of the EEOC.

Question 17

Crystal recently began working for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She is excited to begin her first investigation and wonders what it might be. Which situation would Crystal most likely have to investigate?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates complaints related to discrimination in the workplace. A company that has regularly denied promotions to minorities would fall under the jurisdiction of the EEOC, as it involves potential discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.

Question 18

Union representatives from Alto Textiles have been meeting with management to demand large-scale improvements to the factory and equipment. After the discussions, management agrees to implement the changes over a three-year period. This scenario best illustrates the concept of

Accepted Answer

Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights. The scenario described fits this definition, as it involves union representatives negotiating with management for improvements, which is a core aspect of collective bargaining.

Question 19

Management at PAK Enterprises is actively trying to block employee efforts to unionize. The ________ would most likely step in as this is illegal under the ________ Act

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) would most likely step in as this is illegal under the Wagner Act, which protects employees' rights to unionize and prohibits employers from engaging in unfair labor practices.

Question 20

The NLRB is responsible for creating rules relating to collective bargaining. What does collective bargaining involve?

Accepted Answer

Collective bargaining involves negotiations between employees (often represented by a union) and their employer regarding employment conditions, including compensation, benefits, working hours, and workplace safety.

Quiz 8: Securities, Investments, and Financial Literacy

The employees at Bluey Company are planning to vote on whether to unionize. Their right to do so is protected by the Act and is enforced by the .