Question 1

Picketing designed to truthfully inform the public of a labor dispute between an employer and the employees is called ______ picketing and is protected by law.However,______ picketing,which prevents deliveries or services to the employer,is unprotected behavior.

Accepted Answer

Picketing designed to truthfully inform the public of a labor dispute between an employer and the employees is called informational picketing and is protected by law. However, signal picketing, which prevents deliveries or services to the employer, is unprotected behavior.

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding Penny's statement that if employees would refuse to elect the union,she would give each employee a $1,000 bonus,but that she would grant no raises to union supporters?

Accepted Answer

Employers may express views, arguments, or opinions as long as they do not contain any threats of reprisals or promises of benefits.

Question 3

In which of the following were employees engaged when they attempted through picketing to prevent employees from entering the premises and to stop deliveries to Warren?

Accepted Answer

Signal picketing which prevents deliveries or services to the employer.

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding Penny's assertion that the union must obtain favorable votes from a majority of employees before winning an election and becoming certified as the bargaining agent for the employees?

Accepted Answer

If the union receives a majority of the votes in the secret-ballot election, the union will be certified as the bargaining representative.

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding protection provided by labor law to the picketing by the employees?

Accepted Answer

Picketing designed to truthfully inform the public of a labor dispute between an employer and the employees is called informational picketing and is protected by law. However, signal picketing, which prevents deliveries or services to the employer, is unprotected behavior.

Question 6

Which of the following is a boycott against an employer with whom the union is directly engaged in a labor dispute?

Accepted Answer

Primary boycotts are boycotts against an employer with whom the union is directly engaged in a labor dispute.

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding Frank's claim that the other employee should be removed so that he can have his position back?

Accepted Answer

If an employee is unable to return at the end of the 12-week period, the employer need not hold the position open any longer according to FMLA.

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding Rose's position that Joan could be required to take paid sick leave and vacation prior to any leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Accepted Answer

The employer may also require that an employee substitute paid time off for unpaid leave. For example, an employee with 4 weeks' accrued sick leave and 2 weeks' vacation who wishes to take a 12-week leave may be required to take the paid vacation and sick leave for that purpose, plus 6 weeks' unpaid leave.

Question 9

Which of the following is the appropriate term for the work stoppage engaged in by the employees?

Accepted Answer

A strike is a temporary, concerted withdrawal of labor.

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding whether Penny's prohibition of discussion regarding the union and the distribution of literature in support of the union was objectionable under federal labor law?

Accepted Answer

Employers may prohibit union solicitation and the distribution of literature during work time. However, during nonwork time, such as lunch and coffee breaks, employers may prohibit organizing activity on company property only if there are legitimate safety or efficiency reasons for doing so and the restraint is not manifestly intended to thwart organizing efforts.

Question 11

In which of the following were the employees engaged when they carried picket signs informing the public that Warren refused a raise?

Accepted Answer

Picketing designed to truthfully inform the public of a labor dispute between an employer and the employees is called informational picketing and is protected by law.

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding the denial by Rose of Alice's request for leave under the Act?

Accepted Answer

The Act guarantees all eligible employees (those who have worked at least 25 hours a week for each of 12 months before the leave) up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for family related occurrences including the placement of a foster child in the employee's home.

Question 13

When will a union be certified as the bargaining representative of employees?

Accepted Answer

If the union receives a majority of the votes in the secret-ballot election, the union will be certified as the bargaining representative.

Question 14

Striking union members of ABC Company decide that picketing ABC Company is not accomplishing the desired results and decide to further their efforts.Sally,the union president suggests that they picket XYZ Company,a supplier to ABC,to pressure XYZ into not doing business with ABC.Which of the following is true regarding Sally's plan?

Accepted Answer

Secondary boycotts are illegal. These occur when employees have a labor dispute with their employer and boycott another company to force it to cease doing business with the employer.

Question 15

Assuming that the union is certified as the bargaining representative of the employees,which of the following is true regarding Penny's statement that she would not deal with the union under any circumstances?

Accepted Answer

Once the union has been certified, union and management must begin to bargain in good faith about wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of work. The NLRB can order the parties only to bargain in good faith; it cannot order them to reach an agreement with respect to any contract term.

Question 16

Which of the following does the National Labor Relations Board have jurisdiction over?

Accepted Answer

The NLRB has jurisdiction over all employees except those who work in federal, state, and local government and those covered by the Railway Labor Act (employees in the transportation industry); independent contractors; agricultural workers; household domestics; persons employed by a spouse or parent; and supervisors, managerial employees, and confidential employees.

Question 17

Which of the following occurs when unionized employees have a labor dispute with their employer and boycott another employer to force it to cease doing business with their employer?

Accepted Answer

Secondary boycotts occur when employees have a labor dispute with their employer and boycott another company to force it to cease doing business with the employer.

Question 18

In which of the following ways did the union likely go about establishing sufficient employee support for a union election?

Accepted Answer

Once a majority of workers sign authorization cards indicating an interest in being represented by the union, they present these to the employer, who decides whether to formally recognize the new local union. If the employer refuses, the union organizers can petition the NLRB for a representation election.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a reason for which leave may be requested under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act applies for any of the following family related occurrences:• The birth of a child.• The adoption of a child.• The placement of a foster child in the employee's care.• The care of a seriously ill spouse, parent, or child.• A serious health condition that renders the employee unable to perform any of the essential functions of his or her job.

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding whether an employer must continue the health insurance benefits of an employee on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Accepted Answer

While FMLA does not require that leave be paid, the employer must continue health insurance benefits.

Quiz 42: Employment and Labor Law

Picketing designed to truthfully inform the public of a labor dispute between an employer and the employees is called picketing and is protected by law.However, picketing,which prevents deliveries or services to the employer,is unprotected behavior.