Question 1

Although an independent contractor has some independence from the direct control of his employer,his or her duties may still require he or she act as an agent.

Accepted Answer

Although an independent contractor may have some autonomy in how they fulfill their duties, they are still representing and acting on behalf of their employer in certain respects, which can make them an agent.

Question 2

A group of persons defined by one or more of these criteria (race,color,gender,nation origin,or religion)is referred to as the Rainbow Coalition.

Accepted Answer

The term "Rainbow Coalition" originally referred to a political alliance formed by Jesse Jackson in the 1980s, aimed at promoting social justice and equality, but it was not specifically defined by race, color, gender, national origin, or religion alone.

Question 3

The relationship permits the owner of a business to
expand by employing any number of persons to make contracts with third parties that bind the firm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The relationship permits the owner of a...

Question 4

The employer is liable to third parties for injuries caused by the negligence of employees while they are acting within the scope of their employment under a common law doctrine called "The Economic Yo Yo."

Accepted Answer

The correct common law doctrine that holds employers liable for the negligent acts of their employees, when those acts are performed within the scope of employment, is called "Respondeat Superior," not "The Economic Yo Yo."

Question 5

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)is a valid defense to a claim of racial discrimination.

Accepted Answer

BFOQ is a defense in employment discrimination cases that allows employers to hire employees based on specific qualities that are reasonably necessary to the normal operation of a particular business. However, race cannot be considered a BFOQ under U.S. federal law, specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Question 6

In an agency shop the worker although not required to join a union is required to support the union by paying a representative fee.

Accepted Answer

In an agency shop, although the worker is not required to become a union member, they are required to pay an agency fee or representation fee to support the union for collective bargaining and representation purposes.

Question 7

As a matter of law an employee handbook cannot serve as part of an implied employment contract for purposes of unlawful dismissal of an employee.

Accepted Answer

An employee handbook can indeed serve as part of an implied employment contract in many jurisdictions, and its terms can be used to assess claims of unlawful dismissal. Courts may look at the handbook's provisions to determine the employer's obligations and whether any implied contract has been violated.

Question 8

is a form of no-fault insurance protecting workers from lost wages
occurring due to work-place injuries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of is a form of no-fault insurance protecting...

Question 9

The Price Waterhouse v.Hopkins case held that an employer cannot fire an employee for taking time off to care for a sick relative.

Accepted Answer

The Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins case dealt with discrimination based on gender stereotyping, specifically in the case of a woman being denied a promotion due to not fitting into traditional gender roles. It did not address time off for caregiving.

Question 10

A(n)shop requires union membership as a condition of initial employment,
and it is illegal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)shop requires union membership as a condition...

Question 11

Discrimination is prohibited whether it is intentional,called disparate ,or
unintentional,called disparate .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discrimination is prohibited whether it is intentional,called...

Question 12

An IRA is a(n).A SEP is a(n).Self-employed
persons can enjoy similar benefits by establishing retirement plans.All three
types of plans are meant to supplement retirement benefits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An IRA is a(n).A SEP is a(n).Self-employed
persons...

Question 13

So-called laws do not provide,or reflect,a constitutional right to be
employed.Instead they restrict the ability of unions to require mandatory membership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of So-called laws do not provide,or reflect,a constitutional...

Question 14

Sexual harassment that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating,hostile,or offensive working environment is called sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sexual harassment that has the purpose or...

Question 15

Vicarious liability occurs even though the employer has not been careless.

Accepted Answer

Vicarious liability holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees, even if the employer was not directly negligent. This means that an employer may be held liable for the actions of their employees, even if they did not personally contribute to the harm caused.

Question 16

The Taft-Harley Act provides for limited right to seek injunctions in labor disputes.

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Harley Act, also known as the Labor-Management Relations Act, does provide for a limited right to seek injunctions in labor disputes. Specifically, it allows the president to seek injunctions for 80-day cooling off periods in certain situations, and it allows individual states to pass right-to-work laws that prohibit mandatory union membership as a condition of employment.

Question 17

A company pension plan keeps fund or money ownership with the employer until an employee
reaches retirement age.This practice changed for most employees with the .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A company pension plan keeps fund or...

Question 18

A type of Individual Retirement where the initial contribution is not tax deductible,but all earnings
remain tax-free,even upon withdrawal.This is called the IRA.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of Individual Retirement where the...

Question 19

The has the power to institute civil actions in court to eliminate violations of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The has the power to institute civil...

Question 20

Coupled with subsequent amendments,the Act of 1964 is probably the most
important federal law against unfair in employment practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Coupled with subsequent amendments,the Act of 1964...

Quiz 13: Employee and Employer Rights and Duties

Although an independent contractor has some independence from the direct control of his employer,his or her duties may still require he or she act as an agent.

A group of persons defined by one or more of these criteria (race,color,gender,nation origin,or religion)is referred to as the Rainbow Coalition.

The relationship permits the owner of a business to expand by employing any number of persons to make contracts with third parties that bind the firm.

The employer is liable to third parties for injuries caused by the negligence of employees while they are acting within the scope of their employment under a common law doctrine called "The Economic Yo Yo."

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)is a valid defense to a claim of racial discrimination.

In an agency shop the worker although not required to join a union is required to support the union by paying a representative fee.

As a matter of law an employee handbook cannot serve as part of an implied employment contract for purposes of unlawful dismissal of an employee.

is a form of no-fault insurance protecting workers from lost wages occurring due to work-place injuries.

The Price Waterhouse v.Hopkins case held that an employer cannot fire an employee for taking time off to care for a sick relative.

A(n)shop requires union membership as a condition of initial employment, and it is illegal.

Discrimination is prohibited whether it is intentional,called disparate ,or unintentional,called disparate .

An IRA is a(n).A SEP is a(n).Self-employed persons can enjoy similar benefits by establishing retirement plans.All three types of plans are meant to supplement retirement benefits.

So-called laws do not provide,or reflect,a constitutional right to be employed.Instead they restrict the ability of unions to require mandatory membership.

Sexual harassment that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating,hostile,or offensive working environment is called sexual harassment.

Vicarious liability occurs even though the employer has not been careless.

The Taft-Harley Act provides for limited right to seek injunctions in labor disputes.

A company pension plan keeps fund or money ownership with the employer until an employee reaches retirement age.This practice changed for most employees with the .

A type of Individual Retirement where the initial contribution is not tax deductible,but all earnings remain tax-free,even upon withdrawal.This is called the IRA.

The has the power to institute civil actions in court to eliminate violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Coupled with subsequent amendments,the Act of 1964 is probably the most important federal law against unfair in employment practices.