Question 1

Cupcake Creations,Inc. ,employs one hundred workers at three loca?tions in two states.Under federal law,Cupcake must pro?vide its employees,during any twelve-month period,family or medi?cal leave of up to

Accepted Answer

According to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, employers with 50 or more employees must provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons. As Cupcake Creations, Inc. employs one hundred workers, it falls under the purview of the FMLA and is required to provide up to twelve weeks of family or medical leave to its employees during any twelve-month period. Therefore, option B) is the best choice.

Question 2

Hoppy,who works as an employee for Integrated Systems Corporation,suf?fers an injury in an accident.Hoppy will be compen?sated under state work?ers' compensation laws

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation laws provide benefits to employees who suffer injuries "on the job." Therefore, Hoppy will only be compensated if the injury occurred while he was working. If the injury occurred off the job, he would not be covered by workers' compensation laws.

Question 3

Pip,a clerk for a Quik Burger,Inc. ,restaurant goes out on strike with the other employees.After the strike,Pip must be given his job back if the strike is not deemed unlawful,there is still work at the restaurant,and the strike was

Accepted Answer

According to the National Labor Relations Act, employees who go on strike for economic reasons or unfair labor practices are entitled to their jobs back if the strike is not deemed unlawful and there is still work available at the company. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 4

During a union election campaign,Sapphire Blue Finance Company prohibits on-site,work-hour solicitations by Credit Workers Union,which is seeking the workers' unionization,while permitting charities to solicit the same workers on-site and during work hours.This violates

Accepted Answer

This violates federal labor law, specifically Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, which gives employees the right to engage in concerted activity for the purpose of mutual aid or protection, including the right to form, join, or assist labor organizations. By prohibiting on-site, work-hour solicitation by the Credit Workers Union, Sapphire Blue Finance Company is interfering with employees' right to organize and engage in collective bargaining. Allowing charities to solicit during the same time period highlights discriminatory practices.

Question 5

Musicians & Performers Union represents the employees of Poignant Legerdemain,Inc.During negotiations over conditions of employment,each side rejects the other's proposal without offering a counterproposal.This indicates

Accepted Answer

By rejecting each other's proposals without making a counterproposal, it suggests that one or both sides are not acting in good faith and may potentially be unwilling to compromise or negotiate. This can lead to a breakdown in negotiations and difficulties in reaching an agreement.

Question 6

Backwater Heavy Equipment Corporation currently employs three hundred full-time workers.Because business has declined,Backwater plans to lay off one hundred workers.If Backwater does not send advance notice of the layoff to the appropriate parties,the employer may be subject to

Accepted Answer

The answer of Backwater Heavy Equipment Corporation currently employs three...

Question 7

Lena offers Miguel a job,representing falsely that it will be long term.In reliance,Miguel takes the job but is laid off shortly thereafter and successfully sues Lena for fraud.With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine,this is

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an exception based on tort theory because Miguel was induced to take the job through fraudulent misrepresentation, which is a tortious act.

Question 8

Finance Professionals Union represents the workers of Business & Commerce Banking Corporation.The management of the firm refuses to bargain with the union over the economic consequences to the employees of management's decision to shut down some facilities.This most likely violates

Accepted Answer

The management's refusal to bargain with the union over the economic consequences of their decision to shut down facilities is a violation of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which requires employers to engage in good faith bargaining with union representatives over such matters. Therefore, this is likely a violation of federal labor law.

Question 9

Community Recycling,Inc. ,plans to lay off fifty of its five hundred workers,including Bev.Bev has a right to continued health-care coverage under Community's group plan unless

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, Bev has a right to continued health-care coverage under Community's group plan unless the plan is completely cancelled. Therefore, if Community cancels the plan entirely, Bev will not have access to the healthcare coverage.  None of the other options listed would cause Bev to lose her healthcare coverage.

Question 10

Fruits & Vegetables,Inc. ,employs hundreds of seasonal and permanent workers,both skilled and unskilled,in seven states.Under federal immigration law,Fruits & Vegetables can hire illegal immigrants

Accepted Answer

Under federal immigration law, employers are prohibited from hiring illegal immigrants under any circumstances. Employers must verify the employment eligibility of their workers through proper documentation.

Question 11

Hauser takes temporary family leave from his job at Gelato Confectionary Corporation to care for a new baby.On Hauser's return from the leave,Gelato must

Accepted Answer

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers must restore employees who take family leave to their original position or an equivalent position with equivalent benefits, pay, and other terms and conditions of employment. Therefore, Gelato must restore Hauser to his original position upon his return from the leave. options B and C are not required by law, and option D is incorrect because Gelato has a legal obligation under the FMLA to restore Hauser to his original position.

Question 12

Ilsa works as a clerk for Java Café at minimum wage.The minimum-wage rate is revised

Accepted Answer

The federal minimum-wage rate is set by Congress and is revised periodically through legislation.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors under the age of 18 are prohibited from working in hazardous jobs to ensure their safety.

Question 14

Thalia is an employee of Universal Insurance Company.Universal's employee manual states that workers will be dismissed only for good cause.With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine,this is

Accepted Answer

The employment-at-will doctrine allows employers to dismiss employees for any reason. However, if an employee manual or contract specifies that dismissal will only occur for good cause, it creates an exception based on contract theory.

Question 15

Pam is an administrative employee of Quality Assurance Company.Contributions to help pay for Social Security benefits that will partially make up for Pam's loss of income on re?tirement are required to be made by

Accepted Answer

Both Pam and Quality Assurance are required to contribute to Social Security benefits under the law. This is a mandatory contribution that is deducted from an employee's paycheck and matched by the employer.

Question 16

Petro Oil Company wants to conduct genetic testing of its workers to identify those who might develop significant health problems in the future.Under federal law,Petro may use genetic information to

Accepted Answer

Under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), it is illegal for any employer to use genetic information to make decisions about hiring, firing, job placement, or promotions. Employers also cannot deny group health insurance coverage or charge higher premiums based on genetic information. Therefore, Petro Oil Company cannot use genetic testing results to make decisions regarding its employees in any of the ways mentioned in the answer choices A, B, or C.

Question 17

Chemco Sales,Corporation wants to monitor its employees' electronic com?munications.To avoid liability under laws related to employee monitor?ing,Chemco should notify

Accepted Answer

Chemco Sales, Corporation should notify their employees that they will be monitoring electronic communications to avoid liability under laws related to employee monitoring. This provides transparency and allows employees to make informed decisions about their use of company technology. Not notifying anyone (choice A) would be unethical and potentially illegal. Notifying the government (choice C) or the public generally (choice D) is not necessary unless required by specific laws or regulations.

Question 18

Doctors Hospital Corporation employs seven thousand workers in seven locations.These employees have the right to

Accepted Answer

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employees have the right to organize and form a union. Therefore, the best choice is C. A closed shop is a workplace where only union members can be hired, and this is not legal under the NLRA. Hot-cargo agreements involve refusing to handle goods in order to put pressure on an employer, and this is also not a right granted to employees under the NLRA. Refusing to bargain with an employer is not a right either, as both parties are legally required to bargain in good faith.

Question 19

Socrates Software Corporation wants to hire Tomas,a noncitizen of "extraordinary ability." To hire Tomas,Socrates must petition

Accepted Answer

To hire a noncitizen of "extraordinary ability," the employer must file a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to obtain a visa for the employee to legally work in the United States.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Under U.S. law, specifically the Immigration Reform and Control Act, government officers such as those from the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Labor can inspect I-9 forms without a subpoena or warrant. They are required to provide notice of inspection, but no special legal documents are needed to access these forms.

Quiz 34: A: Employment,immigration,and Labor Law