Question 1

Shipping Dispatch, LLC, provides its employees with an e-mail system. The company notifies them that it will monitor their communications over the system. Some employees file a suit against their employer, claiming a violation of privacy. The court is most likely to hold that, with respect to communications over the e-mail system,​

Accepted Answer

The employer notified the employees that it would monitor their communications over the system, which eliminates any reasonable expectation of privacy on the part of the employees. Therefore, the court is likely to hold that the employees did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy.

Question 2

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​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Livia takes temporary family leave from her job at Manufacturers Corporation to care for a new baby. On Livia's return from the leave, Manufacturers must​

Accepted Answer

According to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers are required to restore employees who take leave for family or medical reasons to their same position or a comparable position upon their return. Therefore, Manufacturers must restore Livia to her same position or a comparable position. The other options are not required by law.

Question 4

GameCraft, Inc., employs four hundred workers at three locations in three states. Workers who lose their jobs with GameCraft have a right to continued health-care coverage under the company's group plan unless they​

Accepted Answer

Workers who are fired for gross misconduct are not entitled to continued health-care coverage under the company's group plan.

Question 5

​Workhorse Air Crane Corporation employs aircraft mechanics, computer programmers, outside salespersons, and professionals, including pilots. Employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime provisions include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Aircraft mechanics are not exempt from overtime provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The other positions listed (computer programmers, outside salespersons, and professionals including pilots) are all exempt from overtime provisions.

Question 6

Data Accountants, a private employer, handles bookkeeping for small employers. In most circumstances, with exceptions, federal law clearly prohibits Data from subjecting its employees to​

Accepted Answer

Federal law clearly prohibits private employers from subjecting their employees to lie-detector tests, unless they are involved in national security, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or other industries where public safety could be at risk. Job-skills tests, monitoring of business communications, and drug tests are not universally prohibited by federal law, but may be restricted in certain circumstances.

Question 7

Seiko works for TallTales Publishing, Inc. The basis for Seiko's contribution under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act to help pay for benefits that will partially make up for her loss of income on retirement is her​

Accepted Answer

The basis for Seiko's contribution under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) is her annual wage base, which is a percentage of her income up to a certain ceiling. Seniority, job skills, and county of residence are not relevant factors in determining FICA contributions.

Question 8

Salsa Caliente, Inc., employs three hundred workers at four locations in two states. Under federal law, Salsa must provide each employee, during any twelve-month period, family or medical leave of​

Accepted Answer

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, employers with 50 or more employees are required to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave during any 12-month period for family or medical reasons. Therefore, choice B is the correct option.

Question 9

Motor Vehicle Assembly Corporation operates a plant near the border between the United States and Mexico. Due to the location, it would be easier for the company to employ noncitizens. In this circumstance, it is legal for a U.S. employer to​

Accepted Answer

It is illegal for a U.S. employer to hire or recruit persons not authorized to work in the United States, regardless of the location of the plant. It is also illegal for an employer to refer for a fee persons not authorized to work in the United States.

Question 10

Flo is seventeen years old. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, she cannot work​

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits individuals under the age of 18 from working in hazardous occupations. Choices A, C, and D are not restricted under this act.

Question 11

Investment Sales Corporation wants to monitor its employees' electronic communications. Investment Sales's best course of action to avoid liability under laws related to employee monitoring is to notify​

Accepted Answer

Investment Sales Corporation should notify its employees that their electronic communications may be monitored. This is the best course of action to avoid liability under laws related to employee monitoring, as it provides employees with notice and an opportunity to consent or adjust their communications accordingly. Notifying clients or the public generally would not be necessary or relevant in this situation.

Question 12

Mythic Games Company employs two hundred workers full-time. If Mythic Games plans to have a mass layoff, it must provide its employees with notice of at least​

Accepted Answer

Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, employers with at least 100 full-time employees must provide a 60-day notice before implementing a mass layoff or plant closure. Since Mythic Games has 200 full-time employees, it must follow this requirement. Therefore, the best choice is B, which represents a 60-day notice period.

Question 13

Ethan, a former employee of Fiber Optics, Inc., is currently unemployed. To collect unemployment compensation, Ethan must​

Accepted Answer

To collect unemployment compensation, Ethan must be willing and able to work. Being unemployed and actively seeking employment is one of the eligibility criteria for unemployment benefits. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Question 14

Steel Production Industries, Inc., employs five hundred workers. For the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Steel Production must do all of the following except​

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not require Steel Production Industries, Inc. to pay employees higher wages for working in more dangerous areas. However, Steel Production Industries is required to keep occupational injury and illness records for each employee, report any work-related diseases, and report any work-related injuries.

Question 15

Curtis is an employee of Deepwater Drilling, Inc., covered by federal overtime provisions, which apply only after an employee has worked more than​

Accepted Answer

The federal overtime provisions apply only after an employee has worked more than forty hours in a week.

Question 16

Jorge, Kim, and Lucy apply to work for Meat Packing, Inc. Meat Packing must verify the identity and eligibility to work of​

Accepted Answer

According to federal law, all employers must verify the identity and eligibility to work of each new hire. This applies regardless of whether the person is hired as an employee, contractor, day worker, or member of any ethnic group.

Question 17

Lenny works for Mechanical Engineers, P.A. While working on a Mechanical Engineers project, Lenny is injured. Under state workers' compensation laws, Lenny will be compensated only if his injury was​

Accepted Answer

State workers' compensation laws cover accidental injuries that occur on the job.

Question 18

Danielle takes temporary family leave from her job at Equipment Rentals & Sales Company to care for a newborn baby. With respect to Danielle's health-care coverage, during the leave, under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Equipment Rentals & Sales must​

Accepted Answer

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers are required to maintain the employee's health-care coverage during the period of family leave. Therefore, Equipment Rentals & Sales Company must continue Danielle's health-care coverage during her temporary family leave.

Question 19

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to provide eligible employees with family or medical leave for any of the following reasons except​

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act allows eligible employees to take leave to care for a newly adopted or placed foster child, as well as for a serious health condition that prevents them from performing their job. However, the act does not provide for extended family vacations as a reason for leave.

Question 20

Ginger is an employee of Haz-Mat, Inc. She refuses a transfer to a Haz-Mat department in which several employees suffered serious injuries from exposure to hazardous materials. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Ginger may be​

Accepted Answer

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees have the right to refuse work that they reasonably believe is dangerous or likely to cause serious harm. In this scenario, Ginger is refusing a transfer to a hazardous department where there have been serious injuries. As a result, she is entitled to protection from discharge for exercising her right to refuse work that could harm her. Option A is incorrect because the Act does not provide for higher wages for working in hazardous departments. Option B is incorrect because it is not necessary to report Ginger to OSHA as she is exercising her rights under the Act. Option D is incorrect because Ginger is protected from discharge for her refusal.

Quiz 34: 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​

Livia takes temporary family leave from her job at Manufacturers Corporation to care for a new baby. On Livia's return from the leave, Manufacturers must​

GameCraft, Inc., employs four hundred workers at three locations in three states. Workers who lose their jobs with GameCraft have a right to continued health-care coverage under the company's group plan unless they​

​Workhorse Air Crane Corporation employs aircraft mechanics, computer programmers, outside salespersons, and professionals, including pilots. Employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime provisions include all of the following except

Data Accountants, a private employer, handles bookkeeping for small employers. In most circumstances, with exceptions, federal law clearly prohibits Data from subjecting its employees to​

Seiko works for TallTales Publishing, Inc. The basis for Seiko's contribution under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act to help pay for benefits that will partially make up for her loss of income on retirement is her​

Salsa Caliente, Inc., employs three hundred workers at four locations in two states. Under federal law, Salsa must provide each employee, during any twelve-month period, family or medical leave of​

Motor Vehicle Assembly Corporation operates a plant near the border between the United States and Mexico. Due to the location, it would be easier for the company to employ noncitizens. In this circumstance, it is legal for a U.S. employer to​

Flo is seventeen years old. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, she cannot work​

Investment Sales Corporation wants to monitor its employees' electronic communications. Investment Sales's best course of action to avoid liability under laws related to employee monitoring is to notify​

Mythic Games Company employs two hundred workers full-time. If Mythic Games plans to have a mass layoff, it must provide its employees with notice of at least​

Ethan, a former employee of Fiber Optics, Inc., is currently unemployed. To collect unemployment compensation, Ethan must​

Steel Production Industries, Inc., employs five hundred workers. For the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Steel Production must do all of the following except​

Curtis is an employee of Deepwater Drilling, Inc., covered by federal overtime provisions, which apply only after an employee has worked more than​

Jorge, Kim, and Lucy apply to work for Meat Packing, Inc. Meat Packing must verify the identity and eligibility to work of​

Lenny works for Mechanical Engineers, P.A. While working on a Mechanical Engineers project, Lenny is injured. Under state workers' compensation laws, Lenny will be compensated only if his injury was​

Danielle takes temporary family leave from her job at Equipment Rentals & Sales Company to care for a newborn baby. With respect to Danielle's health-care coverage, during the leave, under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Equipment Rentals & Sales must​

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to provide eligible employees with family or medical leave for any of the following reasons except​

Ginger is an employee of Haz-Mat, Inc. She refuses a transfer to a Haz-Mat department in which several employees suffered serious injuries from exposure to hazardous materials. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Ginger may be​

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

Livia takes temporary family leave from her job at Manufacturers Corporation to care for a new baby. On Livia's return from the leave, Manufacturers must

GameCraft, Inc., employs four hundred workers at three locations in three states. Workers who lose their jobs with GameCraft have a right to continued health-care coverage under the company's group plan unless they

Workhorse Air Crane Corporation employs aircraft mechanics, computer programmers, outside salespersons, and professionals, including pilots. Employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime provisions include all of the following except

Data Accountants, a private employer, handles bookkeeping for small employers. In most circumstances, with exceptions, federal law clearly prohibits Data from subjecting its employees to

Seiko works for TallTales Publishing, Inc. The basis for Seiko's contribution under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act to help pay for benefits that will partially make up for her loss of income on retirement is her

Salsa Caliente, Inc., employs three hundred workers at four locations in two states. Under federal law, Salsa must provide each employee, during any twelve-month period, family or medical leave of

Motor Vehicle Assembly Corporation operates a plant near the border between the United States and Mexico. Due to the location, it would be easier for the company to employ noncitizens. In this circumstance, it is legal for a U.S. employer to

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

Investment Sales Corporation wants to monitor its employees' electronic communications. Investment Sales's best course of action to avoid liability under laws related to employee monitoring is to notify

Mythic Games Company employs two hundred workers full-time. If Mythic Games plans to have a mass layoff, it must provide its employees with notice of at least

Ethan, a former employee of Fiber Optics, Inc., is currently unemployed. To collect unemployment compensation, Ethan must

Steel Production Industries, Inc., employs five hundred workers. For the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Steel Production must do all of the following except

Curtis is an employee of Deepwater Drilling, Inc., covered by federal overtime provisions, which apply only after an employee has worked more than

Jorge, Kim, and Lucy apply to work for Meat Packing, Inc. Meat Packing must verify the identity and eligibility to work of

Lenny works for Mechanical Engineers, P.A. While working on a Mechanical Engineers project, Lenny is injured. Under state workers' compensation laws, Lenny will be compensated only if his injury was

Danielle takes temporary family leave from her job at Equipment Rentals & Sales Company to care for a newborn baby. With respect to Danielle's health-care coverage, during the leave, under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Equipment Rentals & Sales must

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to provide eligible employees with family or medical leave for any of the following reasons except

Ginger is an employee of Haz-Mat, Inc. She refuses a transfer to a Haz-Mat department in which several employees suffered serious injuries from exposure to hazardous materials. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Ginger may be