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978-0133075229 Chapter 01
CHAPTER 1 Employment Relationship 1. A lawyer who has his/her own practice would be regarded as an independent contractor. 2. An employer has direct control over the work performed by an independent contractor. Answer: FALSE 3. An employee and an […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 02
CHAPTER 2 Selection 1. Discrimination is possible in the selection process. 2. An employer can be guilty of negligent hiring. Answer: TRUE 3. Nepotism is not permissible. Answer: FALSE 4. Promotions from within the company can not be considered discriminatory. […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 03
CHAPTER 3 Testing 1. Gender aptitude tests may be safely used by all employers. 2. Aptitude tests may be biased against minorities, but not women. Answer: FALSE 3. Pre-employment medical exams are invalid because of the ADA. Answer: TRUE 4. […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 04
CHAPTER 4 Privacy, Theft, and Whistle-Blowing 1. Libel is oral defamation. 2. Truth is an absolute defense to slander, but not libel. Answer: FALSE 3. Publication of private matters that are newsworthy is privileged as long as it does not […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 05
CHAPTER 5 Termination 1. An employer may dismiss an employee at will. 2. An employer is guilty of wrongful discharge where its motivation for termination is discriminatory. Answer: TRUE 3. The Model Employment Termination Act was designed to permit employers […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 06
CHAPTER 6 Alternative Dispute Resolution 1. Arbitration is an expeditious alternative to a lawsuit. 2. Employers favor arbitration because juries are removed from the decision-making process. Answer: TRUE 3. The case which sanctioned mandatory arbitration of statutory rights was EEOC […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 07
CHAPTER 7 Civil Rights Act 1. The first law regarding civil rights was the Civil Rights Act. 2. The first case addressing equal facilities was Brown v. Board of Ed. Answer: FALSE 3. The segregation of minorities and whites in […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 08
CHAPTER 8 Affirmative Action 1. A quota is a permissible form of affirmative action. 2. The concept of affirmative action arose out of an executive order in 1964. Answer: TRUE 3. Affirmative action programs are instituted by court order where […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 09
CHAPTER 9 Racial Discrimination 1. The 15 employee requirement was set forth in the Reconstruction Era Act. 2. The main reason why cases are not brought under the Reconstruction Era Act is the requirement of intent. Answer: TRUE 3. Congress […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 10
CHAPTER 10 Sex Discrimination 1. In the past, gender was generally considered a BFOQ. 2. Comparable worth involves assigning values to male dominated and female dominated occupations. Answer: TRUE 3. Gender discrimination applies only to women. Answer: FALSE 4. Selecting […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 11
CHAPTER 11 Sexual Harassment 1. The “reasonable woman test” is the main test used for quid pro quo harassment. 2. Sexual harassment can involve employees of the same sex. Answer: TRUE 3. Men can be victims of sexual harassment. Answer: […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 12
CHAPTER 12 Pregnancy Discrimination and Family and Medical Leave 1. Employees are entitled to up to 10 weeks of Family Leave. 2. Family leave can be taken to care for a parent who has a serious health condition. Answer: TRUE […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 13
CHAPTER 13 Sexual Orientation 1. Sexual orientation is protected under Title VII as sex discrimination. 2. The Model Employment Termination Act would protect homosexuals because they could only be terminated for cause. Answer: TRUE 3. Sexual orientation is not a […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 14
CHAPTER 14 Religious Discrimination 1. Freedom of Religion is guaranteed by each state under the 1st Amendment. 2. Religion can be a BFOQ. Answer: TRUE 3. Accommodating religious beliefs is required unless it presents an undue burden to the employer. […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 15
CHAPTER 15 National Origin Discrimination 1. National Origin can be a BFOQ. 2. Discrimination against non citizens is permissible under the Civil Rights Act. Answer: TRUE 3. Title VII does not apply to American citizens working abroad for a foreign […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 16
CHAPTER 16 Age Discrimination 1. Age discrimination is protected under the Civil Rights Act. 2. The mandatory retirement age is 65. Answer: FALSE 3. An employee must be at least 50 to claim age discrimination. Answer: FALSE 4. A young […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 17
CHAPTER 17 Disability Discrimination 1. Disability discrimination is covered under the Civil Rights Act. 2. Drug addicts are not covered under the ADA. Answer: FALSE 3. Cancer is a disability. Answer: TRUE 1. The ADA applies to all employers. Answer: […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 18
CHAPTER 18 Unions and Collective Bargaining Agreements 1. Unions were organized during the depression of the 1920’s. 2. In the 1800’s, the workday exceeded 10 hours per day. Answer: TRUE 3. The Sherman Act guaranteed the right of workers to […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 19
CHAPTER 19 Wage and Hour Regulation 1. The FLRA guarantees employees the right to minimum wage and maximum hours. 2. The current minimum wage is $7.15 per hour. Answer: FALSE 3. The maximum number of hours before overtime is 35. […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 20
CHAPTER 20 Occupational Safety and Health 1. OSHRC is the final interpreter of OSHA regulations. 2. Emergency OSHA standards are effective for only 3 months. Answer: FALSE 3. Recordkeeping of occupational accidents must be kept by employers. Answer: TRUE 4. […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 21
CHAPTER 21 Workers’ Compensation 1. The first step for an employee who is injured is to file a claim with the Workers Compensation Board. 2. Employers are liable for injuries to employees even if the employees are at fault. Answer: […]
978-0133075229 Chapter 22
CHAPTER 22 Employee Benefits 1. ERISA covers pension, medical and insurance benefits. 2. In a defined benefit plan, the employee may make contributions. Answer: FALSE 3. An employee starting work at age 18 could not be eligible for a pension […]