Question 1

According to Henry Shue,who should have responsibility to protect workers from potential harm caused by imported goods?
I.The employers of the workers facing the potential harm
II.The governments of the people who may be harmed
III.The companies importing the goods
IV.Consumers who ultimately buy the goods

Accepted Answer

(the author states that all should have responsibility but ultimately the reality is that consumers have responsibility because the others fail)

Question 2

The purpose of OSHA and the MSHA is to eliminate injury in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions by setting and enforcing standards, not to completely eliminate all injuries.

Question 3

Which of the following is true about worker's compensation in America?

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation is a system where employees receive benefits for work-related injuries, and in exchange, they typically cannot sue their employers for negligence related to those injuries.

Question 4

When an employee is injured on the job,that employee may:
I.File a worker's compensation claim and accept the government-determined value for the injury.
II.File a tort claim in state court to recover damages above the worker's compensation amount.
III.File a complaint with OSHA to have the employer investigated and charged if violations are present.

Accepted Answer

When an employee is injured on the job, the first step should be to file a worker's compensation claim and accept the government-determined value for the injury. However, if the injury is caused by the employer's negligence or intentional act, the employee may also file a complaint with OSHA to have the employer investigated and charged if violations are present. It is not appropriate to file a tort claim in state court as worker's compensation is the exclusive remedy for work-related injuries in most states.

Question 5

Explain how worker's compensation in the U.S.works.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

One example of modern day slavery,as discussed in the interview with Kevin Bales,is:

Accepted Answer

Debt bondage, also known as bonded labor, is a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals or families borrow money, often for basic needs such as food or shelter, and are then forced to work in order to pay off the debt. However, the terms of the debt are often so exploitative that the debt is never fully paid off, and the cycle of bonded labor continues for generations. This is a widespread and insidious form of modern-day slavery, affecting millions of people around the world.

Question 7

According to Henry Shue,firms are not in the business of protecting the interests of their workers,except when this is a means to accomplish the organizational objectives.

Accepted Answer

Henry Shue argues that firms prioritize their organizational objectives over the interests of their workers, and only consider protecting their workers when it directly contributes to achieving those objectives.

Question 8

According to the court in the World Trade Center,the Fifth Amendment Substantive Due Process clause has all of the following meanings except:

Accepted Answer

The Fifth Amendment Substantive Due Process clause does not specifically relate to arrest or trial processes. It instead pertains to the protection of individual rights against arbitrary government actions and outlines that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. It also prohibits the government from engaging in actions that shock the conscience.

Question 9

According to Michael Silverstein,what are four types of risks workers find on the job today?

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Question 10

When Nike faced public criticism for its affiliation with sweatshops,it started a public relations campaign to counter its negative image.Some detractors sued Nike to stop the campaign,alleging that it was misleading and false.Discuss why you,as a judge,would either allow Nike to continue its campaign,or would make Nike stop the campaign.

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Question 11

Typically individual stockholders are not held responsible for the actions of a corporation.Exceptions usually relate to comingling of funds,underinsuring,or similar actions by the corporate leadership.This is called:

Accepted Answer

Piercing the corporate veil refers to a situation where a court disregards the separate legal personality of a corporation, holding the individual shareholders or directors personally liable for the actions of the corporation. This typically occurs when there is evidence of fraud, wrongdoing, or other illegal activity by the corporation's leadership.

Question 12

With the adoption of the ____________,the U.S.began to address the need to prevent,or minimize,workplace accidents and health hazards.

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was passed by Congress in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. This was a crucial step in addressing the need to prevent or minimize workplace accidents and health hazards. The Securities Act and National Insurance Act have no relevance to workplace safety, and while the Environmental Protection Agency does address some aspects of environmental hazards in the workplace, it is not the primary regulatory agency for workplace safety.

Question 13

Workplace harm is an area of concern for employers,employees and the government.Explain what each group has done,or might do,to address this concern.

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Question 14

Employers have __________ been held criminally responsible for workplace injuries and deaths to workers.

Accepted Answer

Employers are rarely held criminally responsible for workplace injuries and deaths to workers. While employers can face civil penalties or lawsuits for workplace safety violations, criminal charges are relatively rare and require a higher burden of proof.

Question 15

Though slavery was outlaws in the United States during the mid-1800's,several authors and experts express concern that slavery still exists in actuality and through sweatshops.Discuss what has been done to combat these issues and how companies charged with slavery of sweatshop affiliations have reacted.

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Quiz 5: Workers Rights as Human Rights: Health and Safety in the Workplace