Question 1

Over a forty-year period,Ewa worked in a variety of jobs.She was also occasionally unemployed,briefly hospitalized,and suffered a temporary disability.She retired last year.The key law on all of these subjects is

Accepted Answer

The Social Security Act is the key law related to employment and retirement benefits, including unemployment compensation, disability insurance, and retirement benefits. It provides benefits to individuals who have worked and paid into the system, such as Ewa, who worked for forty years and retired last year. The other laws listed do not provide comprehensive coverage for all of Ewa's employment experiences.

Question 2

Ethan is seventeen years old.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act,Ethan cannot work

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits minors from working in hazardous occupations, regardless of their age or hours worked. Being seventeen years old, Ethan is not eligible for a hazardous occupation. While there are restrictions on the number of hours minors can work and when they can work during school hours, these restrictions vary depending on the age of the minor and the specific circumstances of their employment. Additionally, special permits are only required for certain types of jobs, such as those in the entertainment industry, and are not universally required for all minors.

Question 3

Network Industries,Inc.,wants to monitor its employees' electronic communications.To avoid liability under laws related to employee monitoring,Network should discuss the monitoring with

Accepted Answer

Network Industries, Inc. should discuss the monitoring with its employees to ensure transparency and obtain their consent. This will also help the company avoid potential legal issues related to employee privacy. It is not necessary to discuss the monitoring with the government or the public generally.

Question 4

Pam is an administrative employee of Quality Assurance Company.Social Security contributions to help pay for Pam's loss of income on retirement are made by

Accepted Answer

Both Pam and Quality Assurance are required by law to make Social Security contributions to help pay for Pam's loss of income on retirement.

Question 5

Staffing Solutions Corporation is subject to the Social Security Act,which

Accepted Answer

The Social Security Act provides retirement, survivors, and disability insurance, which would apply to Staffing Solutions Corporation and its employees. Option A is incorrect as receiving an employer-paid pension is not a factor in coverage under the Social Security Act. Option B is incorrect as state unemployment compensation funds are governed by a different federal law, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). Option D is incorrect as the National Labor Relations Act regulates disputes between unions and management, not the Social Security Act.

Question 6

First National Bank may subject its employees to lie-detector tests when investigating

Accepted Answer

Lie-detector tests may be used when investigating losses attributable to theft as it is related to the employee's honesty and trustworthiness. However, lie-detector tests should not be used for health and medical conditions, prior work history, or suspected drug use as they are not directly related to an employee's culpability for loss or theft. Additionally, lie-detector tests may be a violation of privacy and employee rights.

Question 7

David's family came to the United States from Ukraine in 1895.Eva's family came to this country from Vietnam in 1995.Fiona's family came from Mexico in 2005.Current immigration laws are based on

Accepted Answer

The given options do not provide a comprehensive answer to the question. However, current immigration laws are primarily based on a system of sanctions against employers who hire illegal immigrants. This means that the focus is on preventing illegal entry and employment rather than national origin or race-based quotas.

Question 8

Machine Operations,Inc.(MO),employs four hundred workers at three locations in three states.Workers who do not have a right to continue group health benefits provided by MO for a limited time after the loss of their jobs include those who

Accepted Answer

Workers who are fired for gross misconduct are typically not eligible to continue group health benefits provided by their former employer.

Question 9

Emma,Frick,Glenda,and Huey are employees of different-sized employers in different industries.A minimum wage must be paid to employees in

Accepted Answer

The minimum wage requirement applies only to covered industries, which refers to industries that are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA does not apply to all employers or industries, therefore, not all employees are entitled to receive the minimum wage. However, it is important to note that some states and localities have their own minimum wage laws that apply beyond the coverage of the FLSA.

Question 10

Southwestern Foods Corporation operates a packaging plant near the border between the United States and Mexico.Due to the location,it would be easier for Southwestern to employ noncitizens.It is legal for a U.S.employer to

Accepted Answer

It is illegal for a U.S. employer to hire, recruit, or refer for a fee persons not authorized to work in the United States. Such actions would be in violation of federal immigration laws and could result in severe legal and financial consequences for the employer.

Question 11

Hu,Ivan,and Juana apply to work for King Meatpacking Company.These individuals' identities and eligibility to work must be verified by

Accepted Answer

The employer is responsible for verifying the identities and eligibility to work of their potential employees through the completion of Form I-9, which includes reviewing and recording documentation provided by the individual. The other options listed do not have a role in verifying employment eligibility.

Question 12

Unity Production Company is suspected of employing illegal immigrants.The government conducts random compliance audits and other enforcement measures against those who might violate immigration laws through

Accepted Answer

The ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is responsible for enforcing laws related to immigration and employment. They conduct random compliance audits and other enforcement measures to ensure that employers are not violating immigration laws by employing illegal immigrants. The CIS (Citizenship and Immigration Services) is responsible for approving visas and other immigration benefits, the H1-B is a type of visa that allows foreign workers to work in certain specialized fields, and the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) is a federal agency that enforces labor laws and protects workers' rights. None of these agencies are directly involved in enforcing immigration laws related to employment.

Question 13

Cafe Dining,Inc.,employs one hundred workers at three locations in two states.Under federal law,Café must provide its employees,during any twelve-month period,family or medical leave of up to

Accepted Answer

According to federal law, employers with more than 50 employees must provide up to 12 weeks of family or medical leave in a 12-month period. Considering Cafe Dining, Inc. has 100 workers, they are required to provide up to 12 weeks of family or medical leave.

Question 14

Cash is an employee of Drowsy Resort,Inc.,covered by federal overtime provisions,which apply only after an employee has worked more than

Accepted Answer

According to federal overtime provisions, overtime pay is required for employees who work more than 40 hours in a week.

Question 15

Fruits & Vegetables,Inc.,employs hundreds of seasonal and permanent workers,both skilled and unskilled,in seven states.Under the Immigration Act of 1990,Fruits & Vegetables can hire illegal immigrants

Accepted Answer

The Immigration Act of 1990 prohibits employers from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants. Therefore, Fruits & Vegetables, Inc. cannot hire illegal immigrants under any circumstances without violating federal law.

Question 16

Uri is an employee of Verity Security Services.For Uri to obtain the benefits of federal wage-hour requirements,Verity must be engaged in

Accepted Answer

To obtain the benefits of federal wage-hour requirements, the employer must be engaged in interstate commerce, meaning that the employer is involved in the transportation of goods or people between states or conducts business between multiple states. Since Verity Security Services is a company that provides security services, it is likely that they work with clients from different states, making it necessary for them to comply with federal wage-hour requirements.

Question 17

Eduardo is an employee of Free-Flo Plumbing Corporation.With respect to the workplace,under federal health and safety statutes,Free-Flo has

Accepted Answer

Under federal health and safety statutes, employers have a general duty to keep the workplace safe and healthy for employees, and must also meet specific standards set by regulatory agencies such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Question 18

Hoppy,who works as an employee for Imperial Power Corporation,suffers an injury in an accident.Hoppy will be compensated under state workers' compensation laws

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation laws provide benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. Therefore, Hoppy will only be compensated if the injury occurred on the job.

Question 19

Seafood Canning Corporation keeps a file of I-9 verifications forms.To inspect this file,the appropriate government officer must obtain

Accepted Answer

According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, government officers may inspect I-9 verification forms without a subpoena, warrant or the employer's consent.

Question 20

Mineral Mining Corporation is a U.S.employer.Mineral,and other U.S.employers,must perform I-9 verifications for new hires who work under the employer's direct supervision

Accepted Answer

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