Question 1

Anti-raiding covenants are:

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

About ___________ of the working population are serious alcohol abusers.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 8% of the working population are considered serious alcohol abusers. This statistic highlights the prevalence of alcohol abuse issues within the workforce, indicating a significant health and productivity concern for employers and society.

Question 3

Abused substances such as cocaine and alcohol:

Accepted Answer

Abused substances like cocaine and alcohol can have varying legal statuses. Cocaine is illegal for recreational use, while alcohol is legal for adults in many countries but can be obtained illegally (e.g., by underage individuals). Thus, both statements B and C are correct, making E the right choice.

Question 4

According to the U.S.Chamber of Commerce,workers under the influence of alcohol or other drugs are __________ times more likely to suffer an injury or cause one than someone else.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, workers under the influence of alcohol or other drugs are 3.6 times more likely to suffer an injury or cause one than someone else.

Question 5

According to the National Transportation Safety Board,alcohol or other drugs were a factor in __________ of all accidents involving truck drivers killed in highway accidents.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, one third (or 33%) of all accidents involving truck drivers killed in highway accidents were found to have alcohol or other drugs as a contributing factor.

Question 6

A(n)_______________ is one in which employees are required to sign,as a condition of employment,an agreement that they will not recruit fellow employees for another company when they leave their current place of employment.

Accepted Answer

The description fits an anti-raiding covenant, which prohibits employees from poaching or soliciting coworkers to join them at a new employer. Noncompete agreements generally restrict employees from working for a competitor in the same industry for a certain period of time after leaving a job. Exculpatory agreements release a party from liability in case of injury or damage, and whistleblower agreements protect employees from retaliation for reporting unlawful conduct.

Question 7

The cost to business of substance abuse,in lower productivity and higher medical insurance costs,is estimated to be about:

Accepted Answer

The option D, $250 billion per year, is the most accurate estimate of the cost to business of substance abuse, according to various studies and reports. This cost includes factors like lowered productivity, absenteeism, increased healthcare expenses, and workplace accidents. The other options are either too low (A, C, E) or too high (B) to be realistic.

Question 8

The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires _________________ to certify that they will provide a "drug-free" workplace.

Accepted Answer

The Drug-Free Workplace Act specifically requires that any organization receiving a federal contract of $100,000 or more, or a federal grant of any size, must certify that it is maintaining a drug-free workplace. The options provided do not accurately describe the requirements of the Act, making E the correct choice by elimination.

Question 9

An anti-raiding covenant is one in which:

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Question 10

About one in _____ working-age people have,at some point,a substance-abuse problem.

Accepted Answer

About one in eight working-age people have, at some point, a substance-abuse problem, indicating a significant portion of the population is affected by these issues.

Question 11

Employees may be required to sign,as a condition of employment,an agreement that they will not recruit fellow employees for another company if they leave for another place of employment.This is called:

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Question 12

Which of the following is not a requirement of the Drug-Free Workplace Act imposed on all companies that do more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government?

Accepted Answer

The requirement of testing new employees for possible drug use is not a mandatory requirement of the Drug-Free Workplace Act. However, it does allow companies to implement drug testing programs as part of their drug-free workplace policies.

Question 13

The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires _________________ to certify that they will provide a "drug-free" workplace.

Accepted Answer

The Drug-Free Workplace Act applies to all companies with more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government. These companies must certify that they will provide a drug-free workplace as a condition of receiving a federal contract or grant. Companies that do not comply with the Act risk losing their federal funding.

Question 14

Which of the following is a requirement of the Drug-Free Workplace Act imposed on all companies that do more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government?

Accepted Answer

The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires companies doing more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government to publish a policy that prohibits substance abuse in the workplace, specify the actions that will be taken against employees who violate the policy, and establish a drug-awareness program for employees.

Question 15

A unionized company:

Accepted Answer

A unionized company cannot unilaterally impose a drug-testing program without bargaining with the union. The union has the ability to negotiate the terms of the drug-testing program and must agree to it before it can be implemented. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Question 16

An anti-raiding covenant is one in which:

Accepted Answer

An anti-raiding covenant specifically refers to an agreement where an employee commits not to solicit or recruit their former colleagues for a new employer after they leave their current company.

Question 17

Substance abuse directly affects employers through:

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse can lead to reduced productivity and higher medical insurance costs for employers, making options A and B correct. Therefore, option E, which states that both options A and B are correct, is the best answer.

Question 18

Anti-raiding covenants are:

Accepted Answer

Anti-raiding covenants are held to be a violation of public policy in some states and enforced in others. The legality of anti-raiding covenants varies by state, with some states considering them to be enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration and others considering them to be an unlawful restraint of trade.

Question 19

A(n)_______________ is one in which employees are required to sign,as a condition of employment,an agreement that they will not recruit fellow employees for another company when they leave their current place of employment.

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The answer of A(n)_______________ is one in which employees are...

Question 20

Which of the following is not a requirement of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 imposed on all companies that do more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government?

Accepted Answer

All of the other choices are requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 imposed on all companies that do more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government.

Quiz 16: Employment and Labor Regulations

Anti-raiding covenants are:

About ___________ of the working population are serious alcohol abusers.

Abused substances such as cocaine and alcohol:

According to the U.S.Chamber of Commerce,workers under the influence of alcohol or other drugs are __________ times more likely to suffer an injury or cause one than someone else.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board,alcohol or other drugs were a factor in __________ of all accidents involving truck drivers killed in highway accidents.

A(n) _______________ is one in which employees are required to sign,as a condition of employment,an agreement that they will not recruit fellow employees for another company when they leave their current place of employment.

The cost to business of substance abuse,in lower productivity and higher medical insurance costs,is estimated to be about:

The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires _________________ to certify that they will provide a "drug-free" workplace.

An anti-raiding covenant is one in which:

About one in _____ working-age people have,at some point,a substance-abuse problem.

Employees may be required to sign,as a condition of employment,an agreement that they will not recruit fellow employees for another company if they leave for another place of employment.This is called:

Which of the following is not a requirement of the Drug-Free Workplace Act imposed on all companies that do more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government?

The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires _________________ to certify that they will provide a "drug-free" workplace.

Which of the following is a requirement of the Drug-Free Workplace Act imposed on all companies that do more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government?

A unionized company:

An anti-raiding covenant is one in which:

Substance abuse directly affects employers through:

Anti-raiding covenants are:

A(n) _______________ is one in which employees are required to sign,as a condition of employment,an agreement that they will not recruit fellow employees for another company when they leave their current place of employment.

Which of the following is not a requirement of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 imposed on all companies that do more than $25,000 worth of business with the federal government?