Question 1

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

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The statement does not provide any information indicating that current immigration laws are based on national origin or racial quotas, or the exclusion of convicts and prostitutes. However, it does mention the issue of illegal immigration, which is addressed through the system of sanctions against employers who hire illegal immigrants. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Question 2

Sol believes that he has suffered as a result of Tom Turkey Processing,Inc.'s hiring of illegal immigrants.Sol has a direct cause of action against Tom Turkey under

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There is no current law that provides a direct cause of action for individuals like Sol against employers for hiring illegal immigrants. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 imposes penalties on employers but does not provide a private right of action for individuals.

Question 3

During a union election campaign at Skyscraper Construction Corporation,the employer threatens the employees with a layoff.This is an unfair labor practice

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According to the National Labor Relations Act,employers are prohibited from threatening employees with layoffs or other negative consequences in order to discourage unionization. This is an unfair labor practice regardless of whether or not the employer follows through on the threat, and regardless of whether or not the employees change their views on unionization.

Question 4

Machine Operators Union is engaged in collective bargaining with Natural Coffee Roasters,Inc.(NCR).The employer must bargain over

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Question 5

During a union election campaign at Western Hydraulics Company,the union can campaign on Western's property in

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According to the National Labor Relations Act, employees have the right to form, join, or assist labor organizations, and to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection. This includes the right to campaign for a union during non-work time in non-work areas of the employer's premises. Therefore, the union can campaign on Western's property in non-work areas during non-work time.

Question 6

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

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It is the responsibility of the employer to verify the identities and eligibility to work of their potential employees, according to U.S. employment and immigration laws. B, C, and D are not the best choices because the responsibility falls on the employer, not the individuals or their countries of origin, or USCIS.

Question 7

Bonny works for ChemCoat Corporation.ChemCoat refuses to pay Bonny and its other employees for time spent exclusively on union activities.This violates

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Federal labor laws do not require employers to pay employees for time spent exclusively on union activities.

Question 8

Nan,Oto,and Pablo immigrated to the United States from Sierra Leone,Turkey,and Uruguay.The most important laws regulating immigration are

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Federal statutes are the most important laws regulating immigration in the United States as they are enacted by the U.S. Congress and apply uniformly throughout the country. Local ordinances, regional regulations, and state legislation may also exist but are generally subordinate to federal law in matters of immigration.

Question 9

Detailed Designs Company,an architectural firm,wants to hire Eduardo,a noncitizen.A temporary work visa is most likely to be set aside for a noncitizen who is

Accepted Answer

The best choice for Eduardo would be a temporary work visa reserved for a "person of extraordinary ability." As an architectural firm, Detailed Designs Company likely values highly skilled and experienced workers, making Eduardo's exceptional abilities a desirable attribute. Additionally, this type of visa typically requires a job offer from a U.S. employer and evidence of extraordinary abilities in the field, which Eduardo may be able to demonstrate based on his qualifications and experience.

Question 10

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

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Question 11

Detroit Auto Company (DAC)agrees with its employees' union not to buy any nonunion-produced component parts from other firms for use in DAC products.This is

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The agreement between DAC and its employees' union not to buy any nonunion-produced component parts from other firms for use in DAC products is a secondary boycott, which is prohibited by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) under Section 8(b)(4). This provision prohibits labor unions from engaging in any conduct that would coerce or restrain a neutral third party, including suppliers, from doing business with an employer in order to exert pressure on that employer to recognize or bargain with the union. Therefore, the agreement between DAC and its union is a prohibited secondary boycott.

Question 12

Assembly Workers Union believes that Beveled Products Corporation has violated a federal labor law.The appropriate step is for the union to

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Filing an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board would be the appropriate step for the union to take, as it would allow for an investigation into the alleged violation of federal labor laws. Calling a strike or petitioning the president would not address the specific issue at hand and filing a suit in federal court may not be the most efficient or effective course of action.

Question 13

Boz,a clerk for a Cheezy Burger,Inc. ,restaurant goes out on strike with the other employees.After the strike,Boz must be given his job back if there is still work at the restaurant and the strike was

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According to labor laws, employees have the right to conduct a lawful economic strike in order to negotiate better working conditions or pay. If Boz participated in a lawful economic strike, then he must be given his job back as long as there is still work available at the restaurant. However, if the strike was unjustified or an unlawful practice strike, Boz may not be entitled to his job back.

Question 14

Ted,a worker who is dissatisfied with slow negotiations between his union,United Factory Workers (UFW),and his employer,Variety Manufacturing,Inc. ,convinces 10 percent of the UFW employees to call their own strike.This is

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Ted does not have the authority to organize a strike without the approval of the union leadership or engaging in proper legal procedures. This is called a wildcat strike, and it is illegal under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Therefore, an illegal strike is the best choice for this scenario.

Question 15

Clerical Workers Union demands that Miracle Medical Research Company hire unnecessary workers.This most likely violates

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The demand made by the union may violate federal labor law, specifically the National Labor Relations Act, which prohibits unions from bargaining for or demanding that employers hire unnecessary workers.

Question 16

During a union election campaign at Builders & Pavers Corporation,the employer asks the employees to publicly state their personal views on unionization.This is an unfair labor practice

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According to the National Labor Relations Act, employers are not allowed to interfere in employees' rights to join a union or organize. Asking employees to publicly state their views on unionization can be seen as a form of interference or intimidation, regardless of whether it is a condition of their employment or whether the employees want to state their views. Therefore, it is an unfair labor practice under all circumstances.

Question 17

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

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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. Employers must verify employees' eligibility to work through the Form I-9 process, and hiring unauthorized individuals can result in fines and penalties for the employer.

Question 18

Fedro is an employee of Earth & Sea Mining Company.Under federal law,Fedro and other employees have the right to

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Federal law grants employees the right to engage in collective bargaining with their employer through a representative of their choosing. This means that Fedro and his colleagues have the right to negotiate the terms and conditions of their employment with Earth & Sea Mining Company through a union or other collective bargaining representative. Options B and C, which would require union membership or financial contributions from the employer, are not mandatory under federal law. Option D would be a violation of the employees' rights to engage in collective bargaining.

Question 19

During a union election campaign,Autowerks Repair,Inc. ,prohibits on-site,work-hour solicitations by any party,including Mechanics Union,which is seeking the workers' unionization.This violates

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Question 20

Hotel Employees Union is engaged in collective bargaining with International Lodging,Inc.The employer would show bad faith by

Accepted Answer

Constantly shifting positions on disputed contract terms is a sign of bad faith bargaining because it shows a lack of commitment to reaching an agreement and may be seen as an attempt to delay or undermine the bargaining process.

Quiz 23: Immigratiion and Labor Law