Question 1

Analytic Projections, Inc., a data analysis firm, wants to hire Benazir, a noncitizen. A work visa is most likely to be set aside for a noncitizen if​

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The answer of Analytic Projections, Inc., a data analysis firm,...

Question 2

Metalworkers Union represents the workers of National Fabrication Corporation. The employer refuses to bargain with the union over workplace safety. This most likely violates

Accepted Answer

This is a violation of federal labor law, which requires employers to bargain in good faith with unions over wages, hours, and working conditions. Workplace safety is considered a working condition. Refusing to bargain over this issue is a violation of the National Labor Relations Act.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Act grants employees the right to select a union as their bargaining representative, and requires employers to bargain in good faith with the chosen union. Refusing to bargain with the union violates this act.

Question 4

Northwest Energy Company is subject to mandatory workers' compensation laws in the states in which it does business. Odele and Phelps work for Northwest Energy as part of a crew that travels to remote locations to repair broken pumps and other damaged equipment. At a distant site, Odele is injured in an accident that is entirely Phelps's fault. Odele files a claim for workers' compensation. Should the claim be granted? What would be Northwest Energy's best defense against it?

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The answer of Northwest Energy Company is subject to mandatory...

Question 5

Cloud Computing & Processing Corporation wants to hire Dhani, a noncitizen with special qualifications. To hire Dhani, Cloud Computing must petition​

Accepted Answer

Cloud Computing must petition the U.S. Department of Labor for certification of a labor condition application before filing a petition for a nonimmigrant worker with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This is required for hiring noncitizens with special qualifications. The Social Security Administration and the National Labor Relations Board are not involved in the process, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is responsible for immigration enforcement rather than the petitioning process.

Question 6

Service Employees International Union represents the employees of Business & Commerce Credit Corporation. Potential subjects of collective bargaining between the union and the corporation do not include​

Accepted Answer

Hiring practices are typically not a subject of collective bargaining, as they are generally determined by management. The other choices - employee wages, employment benefits, and working conditions - are common subjects of collective bargaining between unions and employers.

Question 7

After a union election campaign among the employees of Frozen Foods Packaging & Sales Company, the Food Packagers International Union does not obtain a majority vote in the election. This violates

Accepted Answer

There is no federal or state law that mandates a majority vote for a union to be recognized. However, if there were any unfair practices during the election campaign conducted by the employer or employees, it could constitute a violation of federal labor law.

Question 8

Healthy Harvest Company runs a candy and fruit processing and packaging plant. Most of Healthy Harvest's business is done during holiday seasons, especially between Halloween and New Year's Day, and in the spring. The company hires a large temporary workforce during its busiest times. Can Healthy Harvest hire noncitizens for its temporary, seasonal work? If so, what procedures must the employer follow to do this hiring? If not, how can Healthy Harvest be assured that it is hiring only citizens?​

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The answer of Healthy Harvest Company runs a candy and...

Question 9

Trang is an employee of U.S. Natural Gas Company. Under federal law, Trang and other employees have the right to​

Accepted Answer

Under federal law, employees have the right to bargain collectively with their employer through their chosen representative. This means they can negotiate and discuss terms and conditions of employment, such as wages, benefits, and working conditions, with their employer as a group. This right is protected by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935. Thus, option A is the best choice.

Question 10

Food Handlers Union petitions the National Labor Relations Board for an election on organizing a union among the employees of Roasters Coffee Company. For an election to be held, the union must represent

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The National Labor Relations Act allows employees to form a union and collectively bargain with their employer. In order for an election to be held to determine if employees want to form a union, the union must demonstrate that it has support from at least 30% of the employees in the proposed bargaining unit. The union must represent workers who have a mutuality of interest, meaning they have similar job functions, working conditions, and terms and conditions of employment. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 11

Restocking Warehouse Corporation keeps a file of I-9 verifications forms, which are required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. To monitor compliance with the act, random audits and enforcement actions are conducted by​

Accepted Answer

The Immigration Reform and Control Act is enforced by the federal government, specifically the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Therefore, random audits and enforcement actions would be conducted by the federal government.

Question 12

Hu, Ivan, and Juana apply to work for King Produce Packing Company in Languor City, Georgia. These individuals' eligibility to work must be verified by

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The answer of Hu, Ivan, and Juana apply to work...

Quiz 24: Employment, Immigration, and Labor Law

Analytic Projections, Inc., a data analysis firm, wants to hire Benazir, a noncitizen. A work visa is most likely to be set aside for a noncitizen if​

Metalworkers Union represents the workers of National Fabrication Corporation. The employer refuses to bargain with the union over workplace safety. This most likely violates

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

Cloud Computing & Processing Corporation wants to hire Dhani, a noncitizen with special qualifications. To hire Dhani, Cloud Computing must petition​

Service Employees International Union represents the employees of Business & Commerce Credit Corporation. Potential subjects of collective bargaining between the union and the corporation do not include​

After a union election campaign among the employees of Frozen Foods Packaging & Sales Company, the Food Packagers International Union does not obtain a majority vote in the election. This violates

Trang is an employee of U.S. Natural Gas Company. Under federal law, Trang and other employees have the right to​

Food Handlers Union petitions the National Labor Relations Board for an election on organizing a union among the employees of Roasters Coffee Company. For an election to be held, the union must represent

Restocking Warehouse Corporation keeps a file of I-9 verifications forms, which are required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. To monitor compliance with the act, random audits and enforcement actions are conducted by​

Hu, Ivan, and Juana apply to work for King Produce Packing Company in Languor City, Georgia. These individuals' eligibility to work must be verified by

Analytic Projections, Inc., a data analysis firm, wants to hire Benazir, a noncitizen. A work visa is most likely to be set aside for a noncitizen if

Cloud Computing & Processing Corporation wants to hire Dhani, a noncitizen with special qualifications. To hire Dhani, Cloud Computing must petition

Service Employees International Union represents the employees of Business & Commerce Credit Corporation. Potential subjects of collective bargaining between the union and the corporation do not include

Trang is an employee of U.S. Natural Gas Company. Under federal law, Trang and other employees have the right to

Restocking Warehouse Corporation keeps a file of I-9 verifications forms, which are required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. To monitor compliance with the act, random audits and enforcement actions are conducted by