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Chapter 01 First the Forest Then the Trees An Overview of
Employment and Labor Law
TRUEFALSE
1. Early court cases concluded that labor organizations were criminal conspiracies.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
2. Federal legislation such as the Federal Employers Liability Act (1908) and the Railway Labor Act
(1926) allowed for alternative methods for dispute resolution, first in the railroad, and later in the
airline industry.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
3. John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, abided by the "gentlemen's agreement"
during World War II.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
4. The Taft-Hartley Act was a federal statute, which enacted unfair labor practices for which unions
might be charged or punished.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
5. The new laws and common-law legal theories have often supplanted labor unions as the main
source of legal protection for American workers.
(A) True
(B) False
Employment and Labor Law
TRUEFALSE
1. Early court cases concluded that labor organizations were criminal conspiracies.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
2. Federal legislation such as the Federal Employers Liability Act (1908) and the Railway Labor Act
(1926) allowed for alternative methods for dispute resolution, first in the railroad, and later in the
airline industry.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
3. John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, abided by the "gentlemen's agreement"
during World War II.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
4. The Taft-Hartley Act was a federal statute, which enacted unfair labor practices for which unions
might be charged or punished.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
5. The new laws and common-law legal theories have often supplanted labor unions as the main
source of legal protection for American workers.
(A) True
(B) False
Chapter 01 First the Forest Then the Trees An Overview of
Employment and Labor Law
TRUEFALSE
1. Early court cases concluded that labor organizations were criminal conspiracies.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
2. Federal legislation such as the Federal Employers Liability Act (1908) and the Railway Labor Act
(1926) allowed for alternative methods for dispute resolution, first in the railroad, and later in the
airline industry.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
3. John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, abided by the "gentlemen's agreement"
during World War II.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
4. The Taft-Hartley Act was a federal statute, which enacted unfair labor practices for which unions
might be charged or punished.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
5. The new laws and common-law legal theories have often supplanted labor unions as the main
source of legal protection for American workers.
(A) True
(B) False
Employment and Labor Law
TRUEFALSE
1. Early court cases concluded that labor organizations were criminal conspiracies.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
2. Federal legislation such as the Federal Employers Liability Act (1908) and the Railway Labor Act
(1926) allowed for alternative methods for dispute resolution, first in the railroad, and later in the
airline industry.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
3. John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, abided by the "gentlemen's agreement"
during World War II.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
4. The Taft-Hartley Act was a federal statute, which enacted unfair labor practices for which unions
might be charged or punished.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
5. The new laws and common-law legal theories have often supplanted labor unions as the main
source of legal protection for American workers.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
6. In the case of Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation, NYSE Rule 347 provided for
arbitration in matters that only dealt with the termination of employment.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
7. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is intended to protect only disabled
workers who are still too young to retire.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
8. National statutes do not require private employers to provide their employees with either health
insurance or a pension plan.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
9. Following WWII, Big Business, Big Labor, and Big Government did not team up to help prevent
the economic decline.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
10. The Black Death, a plague that first decimated Europe s population in the mid-14th century,
actually benefited those workers who survived.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
11. The Industrial Revolution in 19th century England and America witnessed the rise of the
6. In the case of Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation, NYSE Rule 347 provided for
arbitration in matters that only dealt with the termination of employment.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
7. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is intended to protect only disabled
workers who are still too young to retire.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
8. National statutes do not require private employers to provide their employees with either health
insurance or a pension plan.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
9. Following WWII, Big Business, Big Labor, and Big Government did not team up to help prevent
the economic decline.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
10. The Black Death, a plague that first decimated Europe s population in the mid-14th century,
actually benefited those workers who survived.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
11. The Industrial Revolution in 19th century England and America witnessed the rise of the
employment-at-will doctrine in the common law.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
12. Common law includes statutes and ordinances enacted by legislative bodies.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
13. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare after the president
during whose term it was enacted, dramatically revised the American healthcare system.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
14. Occasionally, statutory protections and terms of collective bargaining agreements conflict.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
MULTICHOICE
15. A situation wherein either the employer or the worker could terminate their relationship at any
time for any reason is known as:
(A) common law.
(B) employment-at-will.
(C) willful misconduct.
(D) employer's liability act.
Answer : (B)
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
12. Common law includes statutes and ordinances enacted by legislative bodies.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
13. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare after the president
during whose term it was enacted, dramatically revised the American healthcare system.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
14. Occasionally, statutory protections and terms of collective bargaining agreements conflict.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
MULTICHOICE
15. A situation wherein either the employer or the worker could terminate their relationship at any
time for any reason is known as:
(A) common law.
(B) employment-at-will.
(C) willful misconduct.
(D) employer's liability act.
Answer : (B)
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16. The act which sets the ground rules for the give and take between labor unions and corporate
managers is the:
(A) Social Security Act (1935).
(B) Walsh-Healy Act (1936).
(C) Fair Labor Standards Act (1938).
(D) National Labor Relations Act (1935).
Answer : (D)
17. The first of several statutes to set the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by
government contractors is known as the:
(A) Merchant Marine (Jones) Act (1936).
(B) Fair Labor Standards Act (1938).
(C) Walsh-Healy Act (1936).
(D) Social Security Act (1935).
Answer : (C)
18. The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938):
(A) establishes the rules of give and take between labor unions and corporate managers.
(B) sets employment conditions for government contractors.
(C) sets minimum wages, mandates overtime pay, and regulates child labor.
(D) allows the termination of employment relationship at any time and for any reason.
Answer : (C)
19. Which Act provides remedies for injured sailors?
(A) Marine Labor Standards Act (1938)
(B) Merchant Marine (Jones) Act (1936)
(C) Navy Labor Relations Act (1935)
(D) Social Security Act (1935)
Answer : (B)
20. There should be set rules if there is a give and take policy between a labor union and corporate
managers is the:
(A) Social Security Act (1935).
(B) Walsh-Healy Act (1936).
(C) Fair Labor Standards Act (1938).
(D) National Labor Relations Act (1935).
Answer : (D)
17. The first of several statutes to set the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by
government contractors is known as the:
(A) Merchant Marine (Jones) Act (1936).
(B) Fair Labor Standards Act (1938).
(C) Walsh-Healy Act (1936).
(D) Social Security Act (1935).
Answer : (C)
18. The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938):
(A) establishes the rules of give and take between labor unions and corporate managers.
(B) sets employment conditions for government contractors.
(C) sets minimum wages, mandates overtime pay, and regulates child labor.
(D) allows the termination of employment relationship at any time and for any reason.
Answer : (C)
19. Which Act provides remedies for injured sailors?
(A) Marine Labor Standards Act (1938)
(B) Merchant Marine (Jones) Act (1936)
(C) Navy Labor Relations Act (1935)
(D) Social Security Act (1935)
Answer : (B)
20. There should be set rules if there is a give and take policy between a labor union and corporate
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managers. The Act which provides these rules is the:
(A) Social Security Act.
(B) National Labor Relations Act.
(C) Walsh-Healey Act.
(D) Fair Labor Standards Act.
Answer : (B)
21. David hired John as an assistant in his art studio. After two months David discharged John from
his position due to John's bad quality of work. Under which doctrine can we say David discharged
John?
(A) Title VII
(B) Employment-at-will
(C) The Social Security Act
(D) Willful misconduct
Answer : (B)
22. The integration of national economies into a worldwide economy, due to trade, investment, and
migration and information technology is known as:
(A) globalization.
(B) perennial revolution.
(C) amalgamation.
(D) assimilation.
Answer : (A)
23. If Harry is acting as a neutral adjudicator in a settlement between James and Paul, then the
settlement can be considered a(n):
(A) whistleblowing practice.
(B) arbitration.
(C) election of remedies.
(D) writ of certiorari.
Answer : (B)
(A) Social Security Act.
(B) National Labor Relations Act.
(C) Walsh-Healey Act.
(D) Fair Labor Standards Act.
Answer : (B)
21. David hired John as an assistant in his art studio. After two months David discharged John from
his position due to John's bad quality of work. Under which doctrine can we say David discharged
John?
(A) Title VII
(B) Employment-at-will
(C) The Social Security Act
(D) Willful misconduct
Answer : (B)
22. The integration of national economies into a worldwide economy, due to trade, investment, and
migration and information technology is known as:
(A) globalization.
(B) perennial revolution.
(C) amalgamation.
(D) assimilation.
Answer : (A)
23. If Harry is acting as a neutral adjudicator in a settlement between James and Paul, then the
settlement can be considered a(n):
(A) whistleblowing practice.
(B) arbitration.
(C) election of remedies.
(D) writ of certiorari.
Answer : (B)
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24. A litigant's choice of solutions for a perceived wrong can be employed as a(n):
(A) choice of cause.
(B) writ of certiorari.
(C) election of remedies.
(D) arbitration.
Answer : (C)
25. Under Title VII, an employee alleging illegal discrimination has the right to file a complaint with
the:
(A) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
(B) American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
(C) National Labor Relations Board.
(D) Election of remedies.
Answer : (A)
26. In Alexander v. Gardner-Denver Company case, the court found that the election of remedies
was:
(A) applicable.
(B) applicable to an extent.
(C) irrelevant.
(D) inapplicable.
Answer : (D)
27. Employment discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and such other groups is considered to
be illegal under:
(A) Fair Labor Standards Act.
(B) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
(C) National Labor Relations Act.
(D) Social Security Act.
Answer : (B)
(A) choice of cause.
(B) writ of certiorari.
(C) election of remedies.
(D) arbitration.
Answer : (C)
25. Under Title VII, an employee alleging illegal discrimination has the right to file a complaint with
the:
(A) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
(B) American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
(C) National Labor Relations Board.
(D) Election of remedies.
Answer : (A)
26. In Alexander v. Gardner-Denver Company case, the court found that the election of remedies
was:
(A) applicable.
(B) applicable to an extent.
(C) irrelevant.
(D) inapplicable.
Answer : (D)
27. Employment discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and such other groups is considered to
be illegal under:
(A) Fair Labor Standards Act.
(B) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
(C) National Labor Relations Act.
(D) Social Security Act.
Answer : (B)
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28. A plaintiff has a choice between money damages and a court order of restitution for a perceived
wrong. Which is the best remedy the plaintiff can use?
(A) Plaintiff may exercise an election of remedies.
(B) Plaintiff may appeal for a writ of certiorari.
(C) Plaintiff may take the matter to arbitration.
(D) Plaintiff may seek remedy for whistleblowers.
Answer : (A)
29. Elvera, an employee working in a bistro, resigned her job since her supervisor overtly suggested
sexual favors in exchange for better pay, and threatened to fire her if she did not comply. She filed a
charge with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against her supervisor and the
organization for sexual harassment. Under what law can she file a suit?
(A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
(B) The Social Security Act
(C) The Fair Labor Act
(D) Employee Free Choice Act
Answer : (A)
30. Butler was an employee at Auto, an automobile assembling plant. The plant hired a large
number of male and female employees but provided deplorable working conditions including
unhygienic restrooms and poor ventilation. Despite several complaints and requests, the plant
manager did not make any changes. Butler decided to bring this to the attention of the local
government authorities through an official complaint. In the above scenario, Butler's role can be
described as:
(A) willful misconduct.
(B) insubordination.
(C) whistleblowing.
(D) contributory negligence.
Answer : (C)
31. An employee who informs the wrong doing of an employer to a government agency is called:
(A) espionage.
(B) conductor.
wrong. Which is the best remedy the plaintiff can use?
(A) Plaintiff may exercise an election of remedies.
(B) Plaintiff may appeal for a writ of certiorari.
(C) Plaintiff may take the matter to arbitration.
(D) Plaintiff may seek remedy for whistleblowers.
Answer : (A)
29. Elvera, an employee working in a bistro, resigned her job since her supervisor overtly suggested
sexual favors in exchange for better pay, and threatened to fire her if she did not comply. She filed a
charge with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against her supervisor and the
organization for sexual harassment. Under what law can she file a suit?
(A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
(B) The Social Security Act
(C) The Fair Labor Act
(D) Employee Free Choice Act
Answer : (A)
30. Butler was an employee at Auto, an automobile assembling plant. The plant hired a large
number of male and female employees but provided deplorable working conditions including
unhygienic restrooms and poor ventilation. Despite several complaints and requests, the plant
manager did not make any changes. Butler decided to bring this to the attention of the local
government authorities through an official complaint. In the above scenario, Butler's role can be
described as:
(A) willful misconduct.
(B) insubordination.
(C) whistleblowing.
(D) contributory negligence.
Answer : (C)
31. An employee who informs the wrong doing of an employer to a government agency is called:
(A) espionage.
(B) conductor.
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(C) whistleblower.
(D) opportunist.
Answer : (C)
32. In Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation case, Gilmer filed a charge with EEOC and
brought suit in the District Court, alleging that he had been discharged in the violation of the:
(A) Social Security Act (1935).
(B) National Labor Relations Act (1935).
(C) Civil Rights Act (1964).
(D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of (1967).
Answer : (D)
33. If Peter is engaged in illegal activities as part of an organized criminal outfit, the law designed to
criminally penalize Peter is the:
(A) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
(B) Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act.
(C) Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
(D) Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
Answer : (D)
34. In the Alexander v. Gardner-Denver Company case, the Supreme Court established a critical
distinction between:
(A) unemployment compensation and disability compensation.
(B) social security benefits and workers' compensation.
(C) individual and collective employee rights.
(D) collective and separate employee rights.
Answer : (C)
35. Employees who report or attempt to report employer wrongdoing or actions threatening public
health or safety to government authorities are called:
(A) witnesses.
(D) opportunist.
Answer : (C)
32. In Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation case, Gilmer filed a charge with EEOC and
brought suit in the District Court, alleging that he had been discharged in the violation of the:
(A) Social Security Act (1935).
(B) National Labor Relations Act (1935).
(C) Civil Rights Act (1964).
(D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of (1967).
Answer : (D)
33. If Peter is engaged in illegal activities as part of an organized criminal outfit, the law designed to
criminally penalize Peter is the:
(A) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
(B) Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act.
(C) Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
(D) Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
Answer : (D)
34. In the Alexander v. Gardner-Denver Company case, the Supreme Court established a critical
distinction between:
(A) unemployment compensation and disability compensation.
(B) social security benefits and workers' compensation.
(C) individual and collective employee rights.
(D) collective and separate employee rights.
Answer : (C)
35. Employees who report or attempt to report employer wrongdoing or actions threatening public
health or safety to government authorities are called:
(A) witnesses.
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(B) whistleblowers.
(C) good Samaritans.
(D) None of these answers.
Answer : (B)
36. The Act which is aimed at letting employees know when a plant closing or mass layoff is in the
offing is the:
(A) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
(B) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
(C) Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Acts.
(D) Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Answer : (C)
37. In the West Coast Hotel Company v. Parrish case, the court found that:
(A) the requirement of a fair minimum wage designed so the woman can meet the "very necessities
of existence" is a means of protection.
(B) it is not in the public interest to safeguard women's health and protect them from unscrupulous
employers.
(C) the protection of women is not a legitimate end of the exercise of state power.
(D) All of these answers.
Answer : (A)
38. President Roosevelt threatened to increase the number of Justices on the Supreme Court, if the
Court did not change its view of:
(A) employment protection legislation.
(B) employer protection legislation.
(C) health-insurance reform.
(D) family and medical leave legislation.
Answer : (A)
39. New Deal Legislation passed at the urging of:
(C) good Samaritans.
(D) None of these answers.
Answer : (B)
36. The Act which is aimed at letting employees know when a plant closing or mass layoff is in the
offing is the:
(A) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
(B) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
(C) Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Acts.
(D) Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Answer : (C)
37. In the West Coast Hotel Company v. Parrish case, the court found that:
(A) the requirement of a fair minimum wage designed so the woman can meet the "very necessities
of existence" is a means of protection.
(B) it is not in the public interest to safeguard women's health and protect them from unscrupulous
employers.
(C) the protection of women is not a legitimate end of the exercise of state power.
(D) All of these answers.
Answer : (A)
38. President Roosevelt threatened to increase the number of Justices on the Supreme Court, if the
Court did not change its view of:
(A) employment protection legislation.
(B) employer protection legislation.
(C) health-insurance reform.
(D) family and medical leave legislation.
Answer : (A)
39. New Deal Legislation passed at the urging of:
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(A) the Supreme Court of the United States.
(B) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
(C) Herbert Hoover.
(D) Harry S. Truman.
Answer : (B)
40. To solve the problems of high cost and limited coverage of the US health insurance system, the
Obama Administration and Congress have concentrated on:
(A) Civil Rights Act.
(B) Employee Free Choice Act.
(C) Health Insurance Reform.
(D) The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Answer : (C)
41. After the November 2010 elections, the switch from liberal Democrats to conservative
Republicans in power saw several states move toward ending:
(A) collective bargaining by public employees.
(B) the Employee Free Choice Act.
(C) the Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Acts.
(D) the Workers' compensation Act.
Answer : (A)
42. Which case decided if an arbitration clause can cut off employees' collective access to the rights
and remedies of the National Labor Relations Act?
(A) Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation
(B) In Re D.R. Horton, Inc.
(C) West Coast Hotel Company v. Parrish
(D) Alexander v. Gardner-Denver Company
Answer : (B)
43. The Social Security Act (1935):
(B) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
(C) Herbert Hoover.
(D) Harry S. Truman.
Answer : (B)
40. To solve the problems of high cost and limited coverage of the US health insurance system, the
Obama Administration and Congress have concentrated on:
(A) Civil Rights Act.
(B) Employee Free Choice Act.
(C) Health Insurance Reform.
(D) The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Answer : (C)
41. After the November 2010 elections, the switch from liberal Democrats to conservative
Republicans in power saw several states move toward ending:
(A) collective bargaining by public employees.
(B) the Employee Free Choice Act.
(C) the Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Acts.
(D) the Workers' compensation Act.
Answer : (A)
42. Which case decided if an arbitration clause can cut off employees' collective access to the rights
and remedies of the National Labor Relations Act?
(A) Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation
(B) In Re D.R. Horton, Inc.
(C) West Coast Hotel Company v. Parrish
(D) Alexander v. Gardner-Denver Company
Answer : (B)
43. The Social Security Act (1935):
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(A) sets the ground rules for the give and take between labor unions and corporate managers.
(B) provides modest pensions to retired workers.
(C) sets the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by government contractors.
(D) provides remedies for injured sailors.
Answer : (B)
44. The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938):
(A) sets the ground rules for the give and take between labor unions and corporate managers.
(B) provides modest pensions to retired workers.
(C) sets the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by government contractors.
(D) sets minimum wages, mandates overtime pay, and regulates child labor.
Answer : (D)
45. The National Labor Relations Act (1935):
(A) sets the ground rules for the give and take between labor unions and corporate managers.
(B) provides modest pensions to retired workers.
(C) sets the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by government contractors.
(D) sets minimum wages, mandates overtime pay, and regulates child labor.
Answer : (A)
46. The Walsh-Healy Act (1936):
(A) sets the ground rules for the give and take between labor unions and corporate managers.
(B) provides modest pensions to retired workers.
(C) sets the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by government contractors.
(D) sets minimum wages, mandates overtime pay, and regulates child labor.
Answer : (C)
47. The Merchant Marine (Jones) Act (1936):
(A) provides remedies for injured sailors.
(B) provides modest pensions to retired workers.
(B) provides modest pensions to retired workers.
(C) sets the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by government contractors.
(D) provides remedies for injured sailors.
Answer : (B)
44. The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938):
(A) sets the ground rules for the give and take between labor unions and corporate managers.
(B) provides modest pensions to retired workers.
(C) sets the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by government contractors.
(D) sets minimum wages, mandates overtime pay, and regulates child labor.
Answer : (D)
45. The National Labor Relations Act (1935):
(A) sets the ground rules for the give and take between labor unions and corporate managers.
(B) provides modest pensions to retired workers.
(C) sets the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by government contractors.
(D) sets minimum wages, mandates overtime pay, and regulates child labor.
Answer : (A)
46. The Walsh-Healy Act (1936):
(A) sets the ground rules for the give and take between labor unions and corporate managers.
(B) provides modest pensions to retired workers.
(C) sets the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by government contractors.
(D) sets minimum wages, mandates overtime pay, and regulates child labor.
Answer : (C)
47. The Merchant Marine (Jones) Act (1936):
(A) provides remedies for injured sailors.
(B) provides modest pensions to retired workers.
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(C) sets the terms and conditions of employment to be provided by government contractors.
(D) sets minimum wages, mandates overtime pay, and regulates child labor.
Answer : (A)
48. In West Coast Hotel Company v. Parrish, the Washington Supreme Court reasoned:
(A) it is in the public interest to safeguard women's health and protect them from unscrupulous
employers.
(B) the protection of women is a legitimate end of the exercise of state power.
(C) the requirement of a fair minimum wage designed so the woman can meet the "very necessities
of existence" is a means of protection.
(D) All of these answers.
Answer : (D)
49. Which of the following issues or trends contributed to the gradual decline of organized labor?
(A) Union abuse of power
(B) Political scrutiny of illegal and unethical activity
(C) Globalization
(D) All of these answers.
Answer : (D)
ESSAY
50. Which statute provides pensions to retired workers?
Graders Info :
The Social Security Act of 1935 deals with provisions on pensions that are to be provided to retired
workers.
51. Briefly describe the doctrine of employment-at-will.
Graders Info :
The doctrine of employment-at-will was established in the 19th century in the common law. It states
(D) sets minimum wages, mandates overtime pay, and regulates child labor.
Answer : (A)
48. In West Coast Hotel Company v. Parrish, the Washington Supreme Court reasoned:
(A) it is in the public interest to safeguard women's health and protect them from unscrupulous
employers.
(B) the protection of women is a legitimate end of the exercise of state power.
(C) the requirement of a fair minimum wage designed so the woman can meet the "very necessities
of existence" is a means of protection.
(D) All of these answers.
Answer : (D)
49. Which of the following issues or trends contributed to the gradual decline of organized labor?
(A) Union abuse of power
(B) Political scrutiny of illegal and unethical activity
(C) Globalization
(D) All of these answers.
Answer : (D)
ESSAY
50. Which statute provides pensions to retired workers?
Graders Info :
The Social Security Act of 1935 deals with provisions on pensions that are to be provided to retired
workers.
51. Briefly describe the doctrine of employment-at-will.
Graders Info :
The doctrine of employment-at-will was established in the 19th century in the common law. It states
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that both the employee and the employer are free to unilaterally terminate the relationship at any
time and for any legally permissible reason, or for no reason at all.
52. What are individual employee rights?
Graders Info :
Individual employee rights are those rights that are enjoyed by workers as individuals, as against
collective rights secured by unionization.
53. Who violated the "gentlemen's agreement" with the Roosevelt Administration during WWII?
Graders Info :
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers had violated the "gentlemen's agreement" with
the Roosevelt Administration during WWII.
54. Briefly describe the Taft-Hartley Act.
Graders Info :
The Taft-Hartley Act is a federal statute which enacted unfair labor practices for which unions might
be charged and punished, such as coercing workers to join against their will.
55. Explain the phenomenon of globalization.
Graders Info :
Globalization is the integration of national economies into a worldwide economy, due to trade,
investment, migration and information technology.
56. What rights does an employee have under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act if he or she faces
illegal discrimination at work place?
Graders Info :
Under Title VII, an employee alleging illegal discrimination has the right to file a complaint with the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), for remedy.
57. What does the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) state?
Graders Info :
time and for any legally permissible reason, or for no reason at all.
52. What are individual employee rights?
Graders Info :
Individual employee rights are those rights that are enjoyed by workers as individuals, as against
collective rights secured by unionization.
53. Who violated the "gentlemen's agreement" with the Roosevelt Administration during WWII?
Graders Info :
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers had violated the "gentlemen's agreement" with
the Roosevelt Administration during WWII.
54. Briefly describe the Taft-Hartley Act.
Graders Info :
The Taft-Hartley Act is a federal statute which enacted unfair labor practices for which unions might
be charged and punished, such as coercing workers to join against their will.
55. Explain the phenomenon of globalization.
Graders Info :
Globalization is the integration of national economies into a worldwide economy, due to trade,
investment, migration and information technology.
56. What rights does an employee have under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act if he or she faces
illegal discrimination at work place?
Graders Info :
Under Title VII, an employee alleging illegal discrimination has the right to file a complaint with the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), for remedy.
57. What does the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) state?
Graders Info :
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RICO is a federal law designed to criminally penalize those who engage in illegal activities as part of
an ongoing criminal organization.
58. Explain the consequences of the New Deal that was created subsequent to the Great Depression.
Graders Info :
The Great Depression and the subsequent New Deal of President Franklin D. Roosevelt resulted in
the enactment of the major federal employment and labor laws.
These statutes include:
• The Social Security Act (1935)
• The National Labor Relations Act (1935)
• The Walsh-Healy Act (1936)
• The Merchant Marine (Jones) Act (1936)
• The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938)
These laws continue to govern the fundamental features of the employment relationship and
unionization even today
59. What are the reasons for the decline of the Post-War Organized Labor?
Graders Info :
Several significant issues and trends combined to cause the gradual decline of organized labor in
America. Incidents like violation of "gentlemen's agreement" by John L. Lewis, president of the
United Mine Workers, with the Roosevelt Administration during WWII. The belief of Critics, that the
combined American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) had grown
far too powerful. Resistance, by so-called "Red Hunters" as the infamous Senator Joseph McCarthy,
to perceived Communist influences in large unions at the advent of Cold War. Similarly, alleged
organized-crime ties of other huge unions attracted the attention and wrath of politicians and
government.
60. What led to decline and the resurrection of the arbitration remedy?
Graders Info :
The proliferation of individual employee rights led to swamping of the state and federal courts.
However, the decline of organized labor combined with the Supreme Court's ruling that individual
rights could not be automatically ceded to the labor-management dispute-resolution process
contributed significantly to the litigation deluge. Then in 1991, the Supreme Court revisited the
issue and held in the case of Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Llane Corporation 500 U.S. 20 (1991), that
out of-court dispute resolution is consistent with the statutory scheme.
61. What are the major statutory aspects of Employee Health, Safety, and Welfare?
Graders Info :
an ongoing criminal organization.
58. Explain the consequences of the New Deal that was created subsequent to the Great Depression.
Graders Info :
The Great Depression and the subsequent New Deal of President Franklin D. Roosevelt resulted in
the enactment of the major federal employment and labor laws.
These statutes include:
• The Social Security Act (1935)
• The National Labor Relations Act (1935)
• The Walsh-Healy Act (1936)
• The Merchant Marine (Jones) Act (1936)
• The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938)
These laws continue to govern the fundamental features of the employment relationship and
unionization even today
59. What are the reasons for the decline of the Post-War Organized Labor?
Graders Info :
Several significant issues and trends combined to cause the gradual decline of organized labor in
America. Incidents like violation of "gentlemen's agreement" by John L. Lewis, president of the
United Mine Workers, with the Roosevelt Administration during WWII. The belief of Critics, that the
combined American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) had grown
far too powerful. Resistance, by so-called "Red Hunters" as the infamous Senator Joseph McCarthy,
to perceived Communist influences in large unions at the advent of Cold War. Similarly, alleged
organized-crime ties of other huge unions attracted the attention and wrath of politicians and
government.
60. What led to decline and the resurrection of the arbitration remedy?
Graders Info :
The proliferation of individual employee rights led to swamping of the state and federal courts.
However, the decline of organized labor combined with the Supreme Court's ruling that individual
rights could not be automatically ceded to the labor-management dispute-resolution process
contributed significantly to the litigation deluge. Then in 1991, the Supreme Court revisited the
issue and held in the case of Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Llane Corporation 500 U.S. 20 (1991), that
out of-court dispute resolution is consistent with the statutory scheme.
61. What are the major statutory aspects of Employee Health, Safety, and Welfare?
Graders Info :
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The major aspects of employee health, safety, and welfare, as they are embodied in our federal and
state laws include
• The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and its many state-law counterparts
• Workers' compensation and unemployment insurance statutes, which are a part of virtually every
state's statutory safety net for injured and out-of-work workers
• The U.S. Social Security system, which includes both pensions and support payments for
permanently disabled workers who are still too young to retire
• The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which is intended to protect and preserve
employee pensions
• The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and its numerous state and local counterparts, which
increasingly require employers to grant paid leaves of absence for an ever-increasing range of
personal issues
• Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Acts, both federal and state, which are aimed at
letting employees know when a plant closing or mass layoff is in the offing
However, no national statute requires private employers to provide their employees with either
health insurance or a pension plan.
state laws include
• The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and its many state-law counterparts
• Workers' compensation and unemployment insurance statutes, which are a part of virtually every
state's statutory safety net for injured and out-of-work workers
• The U.S. Social Security system, which includes both pensions and support payments for
permanently disabled workers who are still too young to retire
• The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which is intended to protect and preserve
employee pensions
• The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and its numerous state and local counterparts, which
increasingly require employers to grant paid leaves of absence for an ever-increasing range of
personal issues
• Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Acts, both federal and state, which are aimed at
letting employees know when a plant closing or mass layoff is in the offing
However, no national statute requires private employers to provide their employees with either
health insurance or a pension plan.
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Chapter 02 Employment Contracts and Wrongful Discharge
TRUEFALSE
1. Common law deals with issues of wrongful discharge.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
2. If the statute itself provides the employee with a cause of action, the courts are reluctant to
recognize an alternative remedy in the form of a lawsuit for wrongful discharge.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
3. Employees cannot be terminated under the public policy exception.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
4. Pennsylvania Human Relations Act provides that a person fired on the basis of gender or race
discretion has to initially seek redress from the commission created under the Act and not with the
court.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
5. A tort is a private or civil wrong or injury that can be caused either intentionally or negligently.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
6. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) forbids firing employees for engaging in protected
TRUEFALSE
1. Common law deals with issues of wrongful discharge.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
2. If the statute itself provides the employee with a cause of action, the courts are reluctant to
recognize an alternative remedy in the form of a lawsuit for wrongful discharge.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
3. Employees cannot be terminated under the public policy exception.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
4. Pennsylvania Human Relations Act provides that a person fired on the basis of gender or race
discretion has to initially seek redress from the commission created under the Act and not with the
court.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
5. A tort is a private or civil wrong or injury that can be caused either intentionally or negligently.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
6. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) forbids firing employees for engaging in protected
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concerted activities.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
7. An implied contract is a contract which is made either verbally or in writing.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
8. Public Policy Exception is not a commonly adopted exception to the pure employment-at-will rule.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
9. Section 10 of the Model Employment Termination Act forbids retaliation against employees who
make claims or who testify under the procedural provisions of the META.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
10. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
11. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), does not offer protection to employees who
cooperate during investigations or testify at hearings from employer retaliation, such as employment
termination.
(A) True
(B) False
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
7. An implied contract is a contract which is made either verbally or in writing.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
8. Public Policy Exception is not a commonly adopted exception to the pure employment-at-will rule.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
9. Section 10 of the Model Employment Termination Act forbids retaliation against employees who
make claims or who testify under the procedural provisions of the META.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
10. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
11. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), does not offer protection to employees who
cooperate during investigations or testify at hearings from employer retaliation, such as employment
termination.
(A) True
(B) False
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Answer : (B)
12. A whistleblower is an employee who reports his or her employer's illegal activities to the
appropriate governmental entity.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
13. Section 3(a) of the Model Employment Termination Act states "an employer may terminate the
employment of an employee without good cause."
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
14. The drawback under Sarbanes-Oxley Act is criminal provision, which used to punish people who
provided information to law enforcing agencies relating to commission of any federal offences.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
15. Individuals found guilty under SOX's criminal provision can be imprisoned up to 15 years.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
MULTICHOICE
16. The law that is created by judges opposed to statutes and legislation for the equity, justice and
conscious is called:
(A) common law.
(B) codified law.
(C) statutory law.
12. A whistleblower is an employee who reports his or her employer's illegal activities to the
appropriate governmental entity.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
13. Section 3(a) of the Model Employment Termination Act states "an employer may terminate the
employment of an employee without good cause."
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
14. The drawback under Sarbanes-Oxley Act is criminal provision, which used to punish people who
provided information to law enforcing agencies relating to commission of any federal offences.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
15. Individuals found guilty under SOX's criminal provision can be imprisoned up to 15 years.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
MULTICHOICE
16. The law that is created by judges opposed to statutes and legislation for the equity, justice and
conscious is called:
(A) common law.
(B) codified law.
(C) statutory law.
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(D) ordinance.
Answer : (A)
17. The freedom of employees to quit the employment relationship is an important issue underlying:
(A) the express contract doctrine.
(B) the employment-at-will doctrine.
(C) in independent employee doctrine.
(D) the legal doctrine of an implied employment.
Answer : (B)
18. An employee who has not been hired for more than a year can be fired by the employer for any
reason or for no reason. This is the doctrine of:
(A) self employed.
(B) employment-at-will.
(C) contractual employed.
(D) whistleblowers.
Answer : (B)
19. Courts are reluctant to recognize an alternative remedy if the statute itself provides an
employee with a cause of action in the form of a lawsuit for:
(A) willful misconduct.
(B) negligence.
(C) wrongful discharge.
(D) tort.
Answer : (C)
20. The exception under the employment-at-will rule, where the employer cannot fire an employee
from employment for exercising a legal right or fulfilling that legal duty created by a statute, is
called:
(A) court order.
(B) administrative action.
Answer : (A)
17. The freedom of employees to quit the employment relationship is an important issue underlying:
(A) the express contract doctrine.
(B) the employment-at-will doctrine.
(C) in independent employee doctrine.
(D) the legal doctrine of an implied employment.
Answer : (B)
18. An employee who has not been hired for more than a year can be fired by the employer for any
reason or for no reason. This is the doctrine of:
(A) self employed.
(B) employment-at-will.
(C) contractual employed.
(D) whistleblowers.
Answer : (B)
19. Courts are reluctant to recognize an alternative remedy if the statute itself provides an
employee with a cause of action in the form of a lawsuit for:
(A) willful misconduct.
(B) negligence.
(C) wrongful discharge.
(D) tort.
Answer : (C)
20. The exception under the employment-at-will rule, where the employer cannot fire an employee
from employment for exercising a legal right or fulfilling that legal duty created by a statute, is
called:
(A) court order.
(B) administrative action.
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(C) public policy exception.
(D) statutory exception.
Answer : (C)
21. In Pennsylvania, if an employee is fired on the basis of gender or race discrimination, then State
law remedy is provided under the Pennsylvania:
(A) Occupational Discrimination Act.
(B) Human Relations Act.
(C) Labor Relations Act.
(D) Gender and Race Discrimination Act.
Answer : (B)
22. A private or civil wrong or injury caused by one party to another, either intentionally or
negligently is a(n):
(A) breach of contract.
(B) criminal act.
(C) tort.
(D) act of god.
Answer : (C)
23. Some employees have express contracts of employment, usually for a definite duration. Others
fall within the coverage of a(n) ______ negotiated for them by their union.
(A) collective bargaining agreement
(B) employment bargaining agreement
(C) cooperative bargaining agreement
(D) negotiable agreement
Answer : (A)
24. Contracts that courts infer from company policies and the behavior of the parties are known as:
(A) implied contract.
(B) void contract.
(D) statutory exception.
Answer : (C)
21. In Pennsylvania, if an employee is fired on the basis of gender or race discrimination, then State
law remedy is provided under the Pennsylvania:
(A) Occupational Discrimination Act.
(B) Human Relations Act.
(C) Labor Relations Act.
(D) Gender and Race Discrimination Act.
Answer : (B)
22. A private or civil wrong or injury caused by one party to another, either intentionally or
negligently is a(n):
(A) breach of contract.
(B) criminal act.
(C) tort.
(D) act of god.
Answer : (C)
23. Some employees have express contracts of employment, usually for a definite duration. Others
fall within the coverage of a(n) ______ negotiated for them by their union.
(A) collective bargaining agreement
(B) employment bargaining agreement
(C) cooperative bargaining agreement
(D) negotiable agreement
Answer : (A)
24. Contracts that courts infer from company policies and the behavior of the parties are known as:
(A) implied contract.
(B) void contract.
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(C) express contract.
(D) voidable contract.
Answer : (A)
25. Section 3(a) of the Model Employment Termination Act (META) protects employees from
wrongful termination from employment and states that:
(A) an employer may not terminate employment of an employee without good cause.
(B) an employer can terminate employment of an employee with perverse reason.
(C) an employer cannot terminate an employee without government consent.
(D) an employer may not terminate an employee from work without court order.
Answer : (A)
26. The provision of Uniform Employment Termination Act deals with protection of employees from:
(A) misdemeanors.
(B) wrongful discharge.
(C) government order.
(D) court order.
Answer : (B)
27. An employee who makes complaints against his or her employer pertaining to fraud and
corruption is protected under the provision of:
(A) Occupational Discrimination Act.
(B) Model Employment Termination Act.
(C) Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
(D) Wage Act.
Answer : (C)
28. An act that contains anti-retaliation provisions is:
(A) the Equal wage Act.
(B) the Civil Procedure Act.
(C) the Gender Discrimination Act.
(D) voidable contract.
Answer : (A)
25. Section 3(a) of the Model Employment Termination Act (META) protects employees from
wrongful termination from employment and states that:
(A) an employer may not terminate employment of an employee without good cause.
(B) an employer can terminate employment of an employee with perverse reason.
(C) an employer cannot terminate an employee without government consent.
(D) an employer may not terminate an employee from work without court order.
Answer : (A)
26. The provision of Uniform Employment Termination Act deals with protection of employees from:
(A) misdemeanors.
(B) wrongful discharge.
(C) government order.
(D) court order.
Answer : (B)
27. An employee who makes complaints against his or her employer pertaining to fraud and
corruption is protected under the provision of:
(A) Occupational Discrimination Act.
(B) Model Employment Termination Act.
(C) Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
(D) Wage Act.
Answer : (C)
28. An act that contains anti-retaliation provisions is:
(A) the Equal wage Act.
(B) the Civil Procedure Act.
(C) the Gender Discrimination Act.
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(D) the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Answer : (D)
29. Which Act was passed by Congress on July 30, 2002 and signed by the president for the
protection of whistleblowers?
(A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
(B) National Labor Relation Board
(C) Occupational Safety and Health Act
(D) Wage Act
Answer : (A)
30. An Act which makes it illegal to fire an employee in retaliation for filing a safety complaint is
covered under the provision of:
(A) Title VII of Civil Rights Act.
(B) National Labor Relations Act.
(C) Occupational Safety and Health Act.
(D) Public Policy Exception.
Answer : (C)
31. Employees of public companies are protected from retaliation for engaging in certain
whistleblowing activities under:
(A) the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
(B) the Workers' Compensation Act.
(C) the National Labor Relations Act.
(D) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Answer : (D)
32. Many federal and state statutes seek to protect whistleblowers from the employer's retaliation
by declaring such retaliation as:
(A) illegal acts.
(B) defenses.
Answer : (D)
29. Which Act was passed by Congress on July 30, 2002 and signed by the president for the
protection of whistleblowers?
(A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
(B) National Labor Relation Board
(C) Occupational Safety and Health Act
(D) Wage Act
Answer : (A)
30. An Act which makes it illegal to fire an employee in retaliation for filing a safety complaint is
covered under the provision of:
(A) Title VII of Civil Rights Act.
(B) National Labor Relations Act.
(C) Occupational Safety and Health Act.
(D) Public Policy Exception.
Answer : (C)
31. Employees of public companies are protected from retaliation for engaging in certain
whistleblowing activities under:
(A) the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
(B) the Workers' Compensation Act.
(C) the National Labor Relations Act.
(D) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Answer : (D)
32. Many federal and state statutes seek to protect whistleblowers from the employer's retaliation
by declaring such retaliation as:
(A) illegal acts.
(B) defenses.
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(C) legal rights.
(D) improper conduct.
Answer : (A)
33. Identify the case in which the Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a
salesman who was fired for refusing to sell what he insisted to management was an unsafe product?
(A) Knox v. Board of School Directors of Susquenita School District
(B) Geary v. United State Steel Corporation
(C) Asmus v. Pacific Bell
(D) Marcus v. KFG Employment Services, Inc.
Answer : (B)
34. An express contract is a contract in which:
(A) the terms are explicitly stated.
(B) the terms are generally written, but sometimes only verbal.
(C) are expressed in great detail.
(D) All of these answers.
Answer : (D)
35. Kelly was an employee of a retail outlet. Although the nature of the work and duties performed
by both male and female workers were comparable, the remuneration paid to male workers was
significantly higher compared to the female employees. When Kelly brought this to the attention of
the management and objected to the difference in pay, her services were terminated without good
cause. Under which law can she challenge her termination?
(A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
(B) National Labor Relation Board
(C) Occupational Safety and Health Act
(D) Model Employment Termination Act
Answer : (D)
36. Muriel is the owner of a garment factory in New York City. Ten months back she hired 20
employees to work in his factory, but due to the economic downturn she decided to let go of the new
hires in order to save her business. All 20 employees were fired and no explanation was provided.
(D) improper conduct.
Answer : (A)
33. Identify the case in which the Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a
salesman who was fired for refusing to sell what he insisted to management was an unsafe product?
(A) Knox v. Board of School Directors of Susquenita School District
(B) Geary v. United State Steel Corporation
(C) Asmus v. Pacific Bell
(D) Marcus v. KFG Employment Services, Inc.
Answer : (B)
34. An express contract is a contract in which:
(A) the terms are explicitly stated.
(B) the terms are generally written, but sometimes only verbal.
(C) are expressed in great detail.
(D) All of these answers.
Answer : (D)
35. Kelly was an employee of a retail outlet. Although the nature of the work and duties performed
by both male and female workers were comparable, the remuneration paid to male workers was
significantly higher compared to the female employees. When Kelly brought this to the attention of
the management and objected to the difference in pay, her services were terminated without good
cause. Under which law can she challenge her termination?
(A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
(B) National Labor Relation Board
(C) Occupational Safety and Health Act
(D) Model Employment Termination Act
Answer : (D)
36. Muriel is the owner of a garment factory in New York City. Ten months back she hired 20
employees to work in his factory, but due to the economic downturn she decided to let go of the new
hires in order to save her business. All 20 employees were fired and no explanation was provided.
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This action is perfectly legal and covered by the doctrine of:
(A) implied contract.
(B) good faith and fair dealing.
(C) employment-at-will.
(D) necessity.
Answer : (C)
37. Steven is the Executive Director at a telecom company in Texas. He regularly misappropriated
company funds that belonged to the employee benefit plan and several clients. Robert, his corporate
secretary was aware of his superior's illegal activities. He brought this to the attention of law
enforcing agencies. What is Robert's role in the above scenario?
(A) Spokesperson
(B) Whistleblower
(C) Gatekeeper
(D) Outworker
Answer : (B)
38. Robert is a respected member of the Santa Clara community and works with a local
architectural firm. He was selected by the court to perform jury duty on a case. The case went on for
several days and caused Robert to miss work for the entire duration. Upon his return, he discovered
that his team member had replaced him and his services were abruptly terminated. In this scenario
Robert can challenge his termination under:
(A) the public policy exception.
(B) Title VII.
(C) the National Labor Relation Act.
(D) the U.S. Constitution.
Answer : (A)
39. Brett (defendant) entered into employment contract with Krista (plaintiff). Brett had hired Krista
as a staff assistant at a pay rate of $20 per hour. Krista's duties consisted of driving trucks and
making deliveries. Although Krista worked for 120 hours in total, she was paid only for part of her
services which did not abide by the terms and conditions agreed in the employment contract. Krista
has most likely instituted a suit against Brett for:
(A) breach of trust.
(A) implied contract.
(B) good faith and fair dealing.
(C) employment-at-will.
(D) necessity.
Answer : (C)
37. Steven is the Executive Director at a telecom company in Texas. He regularly misappropriated
company funds that belonged to the employee benefit plan and several clients. Robert, his corporate
secretary was aware of his superior's illegal activities. He brought this to the attention of law
enforcing agencies. What is Robert's role in the above scenario?
(A) Spokesperson
(B) Whistleblower
(C) Gatekeeper
(D) Outworker
Answer : (B)
38. Robert is a respected member of the Santa Clara community and works with a local
architectural firm. He was selected by the court to perform jury duty on a case. The case went on for
several days and caused Robert to miss work for the entire duration. Upon his return, he discovered
that his team member had replaced him and his services were abruptly terminated. In this scenario
Robert can challenge his termination under:
(A) the public policy exception.
(B) Title VII.
(C) the National Labor Relation Act.
(D) the U.S. Constitution.
Answer : (A)
39. Brett (defendant) entered into employment contract with Krista (plaintiff). Brett had hired Krista
as a staff assistant at a pay rate of $20 per hour. Krista's duties consisted of driving trucks and
making deliveries. Although Krista worked for 120 hours in total, she was paid only for part of her
services which did not abide by the terms and conditions agreed in the employment contract. Krista
has most likely instituted a suit against Brett for:
(A) breach of trust.
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(B) breach of contract.
(C) gender discrimination.
(D) wrongful discharge.
Answer : (B)
40. Linda was employed with General Mills in Minnesota for over three years. She was a highly
productive employee and was known as the star performer on her team. Due to the economic
recession the company had to lay off a large number of employees, and she was one of the
employees who was asked to leave without being provided good cause or an explanation. In this
scenario, Linda is protected under Section 3(a) of META which says that an:
(A) employee can be fired without any reason.
(B) employee may not be terminated without good cause.
(C) employee can be terminated in financial crises.
(D) employee may not be terminated with good cause.
Answer : (B)
41. Peter, an employee of Light Ware was terminated from his job without wages and benefits for a
period of three months. This was in violation of META. Under META his claim is subject to:
(A) Court.
(B) Administration.
(C) Employer.
(D) Arbitration.
Answer : (D)
42. Adam was an employee of ABC Corporation and he discovered the management was hiring
illegal immigrants in most of its factories. He raised objection against the employer's practices and
provided information to the law enforcing agencies regarding the illegal activities. The employer
retaliated against Adam by terminating his employment. In this scenario, Adam is protected under:
(A) Pennsylvania Human Relation Act which prohibits employee retaliation.
(B) Section 203 and Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for illegal strikes.
(C) OSHA and Title VII which protect employees who blow the whistle on illegal practice.
(D) Section 203 of Title VII for breach of contract.
Answer : (C)
(C) gender discrimination.
(D) wrongful discharge.
Answer : (B)
40. Linda was employed with General Mills in Minnesota for over three years. She was a highly
productive employee and was known as the star performer on her team. Due to the economic
recession the company had to lay off a large number of employees, and she was one of the
employees who was asked to leave without being provided good cause or an explanation. In this
scenario, Linda is protected under Section 3(a) of META which says that an:
(A) employee can be fired without any reason.
(B) employee may not be terminated without good cause.
(C) employee can be terminated in financial crises.
(D) employee may not be terminated with good cause.
Answer : (B)
41. Peter, an employee of Light Ware was terminated from his job without wages and benefits for a
period of three months. This was in violation of META. Under META his claim is subject to:
(A) Court.
(B) Administration.
(C) Employer.
(D) Arbitration.
Answer : (D)
42. Adam was an employee of ABC Corporation and he discovered the management was hiring
illegal immigrants in most of its factories. He raised objection against the employer's practices and
provided information to the law enforcing agencies regarding the illegal activities. The employer
retaliated against Adam by terminating his employment. In this scenario, Adam is protected under:
(A) Pennsylvania Human Relation Act which prohibits employee retaliation.
(B) Section 203 and Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for illegal strikes.
(C) OSHA and Title VII which protect employees who blow the whistle on illegal practice.
(D) Section 203 of Title VII for breach of contract.
Answer : (C)
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43. Watson, a Director of a telecom company in Florida, entered into a written contract with Carter
Telecon. The contract outlined the services his company would provide in exchange for a fixed
monthly rate. This is an example of:
(A) an implied contract.
(B) an express contract.
(C) a specification of contract.
(D) a breach of contract.
Answer : (B)
44. Brandy and Matthew are neighbors and live in Texas. Matthew was renovating his house, which
caused dust and debris to collect in Brandy's front yard. Unfortunately her son was highly allergic to
these particulates and fell grievously ill. In this case, Matthew violates:
(A) the U.S. Constitution.
(B) the Labor Act.
(C) tort laws.
(D) breach of trust.
Answer : (C)
45. Lionel, an African American resident of Pennsylvania was employed in a garment factory. He had
a public fallout with his white male co-worker, Tom. Following this, Lionel was fired from his job
while Tom was let off with a warning. Lionel contended that he was fired because of his race. In this
scenario, Lionel is most likely to file his case under:
(A) the Gender Discrimination Act.
(B) tort laws.
(C) the Labor Act.
(D) the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
Answer : (D)
46. Unions provide employees:
(A) increased bargaining power.
(B) decreased bargaining power.
(C) a pay raise.
Telecon. The contract outlined the services his company would provide in exchange for a fixed
monthly rate. This is an example of:
(A) an implied contract.
(B) an express contract.
(C) a specification of contract.
(D) a breach of contract.
Answer : (B)
44. Brandy and Matthew are neighbors and live in Texas. Matthew was renovating his house, which
caused dust and debris to collect in Brandy's front yard. Unfortunately her son was highly allergic to
these particulates and fell grievously ill. In this case, Matthew violates:
(A) the U.S. Constitution.
(B) the Labor Act.
(C) tort laws.
(D) breach of trust.
Answer : (C)
45. Lionel, an African American resident of Pennsylvania was employed in a garment factory. He had
a public fallout with his white male co-worker, Tom. Following this, Lionel was fired from his job
while Tom was let off with a warning. Lionel contended that he was fired because of his race. In this
scenario, Lionel is most likely to file his case under:
(A) the Gender Discrimination Act.
(B) tort laws.
(C) the Labor Act.
(D) the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
Answer : (D)
46. Unions provide employees:
(A) increased bargaining power.
(B) decreased bargaining power.
(C) a pay raise.
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(D) None of these answers.
Answer : (A)
47. The Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) was passed in the wake of
(A) September 11, 2001.
(B) Mendoza v. Western Medical Center Santa Ana.
(C) the Enron and Worldcom scandals.
(D) None of these answers.
Answer : (C)
48. Advocates of employment-at-will point out that:
(A) employees can use bargaining power to attempt to demand an employment contract covering a
specific term.
(B) the employee is free to sever employment at any time.
(C) Both of these answers.
(D) None of these answers.
Answer : (C)
49. A tort is:
(A) an agreement that both an employee and an employer are free to terminate the relationship at any
time and for any legally permissible reason.
(B) an employee who reports employer wrongdoing.
(C) a private or civil wrong or injury, caused either intentionally or negligently.
(D) None of these answers.
Answer : (C)
50. SOX protects employees of:
(A) private companies.
(B) publically traded companies.
(C) Both of these answers.
(D) None of these answers.
Answer : (A)
47. The Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) was passed in the wake of
(A) September 11, 2001.
(B) Mendoza v. Western Medical Center Santa Ana.
(C) the Enron and Worldcom scandals.
(D) None of these answers.
Answer : (C)
48. Advocates of employment-at-will point out that:
(A) employees can use bargaining power to attempt to demand an employment contract covering a
specific term.
(B) the employee is free to sever employment at any time.
(C) Both of these answers.
(D) None of these answers.
Answer : (C)
49. A tort is:
(A) an agreement that both an employee and an employer are free to terminate the relationship at any
time and for any legally permissible reason.
(B) an employee who reports employer wrongdoing.
(C) a private or civil wrong or injury, caused either intentionally or negligently.
(D) None of these answers.
Answer : (C)
50. SOX protects employees of:
(A) private companies.
(B) publically traded companies.
(C) Both of these answers.
(D) None of these answers.
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Answer : (B)
ESSAY
51. Explain the meaning of the term whistleblower.
Graders Info :
An employee who reports his/her employer's illegal activities to the appropriate governmental entity
or, under some state statutes, to the board of directors or senior management of the firm is known
as a whistleblower.
52. What is employment-at-will?
Graders Info :
A kind of employment wherein both the employee and the employer are free to unilaterally terminate
the relationship at any time and for any legally permissible reason, or for no reason at all.
53. What is the exception under employment-at-will?
Graders Info :
The most common exception to the employment-at-will rule is the public policy exception. Under this
although the employee is employed at-will, termination is illegal if a clear and significant mandate of
law (statutory or common) is damaged if the firing is permitted to stand unchallenged.
54. When did the employment-at-will doctrine become the norm in American common law?
Graders Info :
The employment-at-will doctrine became the norm in 19th century American common law.
55. What is a tort?
Graders Info :
Tort is a private or civil wrong or injury, caused by one party to another, either intentionally or
negligently.
56. What are the two most common types of contracts?
ESSAY
51. Explain the meaning of the term whistleblower.
Graders Info :
An employee who reports his/her employer's illegal activities to the appropriate governmental entity
or, under some state statutes, to the board of directors or senior management of the firm is known
as a whistleblower.
52. What is employment-at-will?
Graders Info :
A kind of employment wherein both the employee and the employer are free to unilaterally terminate
the relationship at any time and for any legally permissible reason, or for no reason at all.
53. What is the exception under employment-at-will?
Graders Info :
The most common exception to the employment-at-will rule is the public policy exception. Under this
although the employee is employed at-will, termination is illegal if a clear and significant mandate of
law (statutory or common) is damaged if the firing is permitted to stand unchallenged.
54. When did the employment-at-will doctrine become the norm in American common law?
Graders Info :
The employment-at-will doctrine became the norm in 19th century American common law.
55. What is a tort?
Graders Info :
Tort is a private or civil wrong or injury, caused by one party to another, either intentionally or
negligently.
56. What are the two most common types of contracts?
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Graders Info :
Two kinds of contract are:
a. Express contract which has terms spelled out by the parties, usually in writing.
b. Implied contracts are contracts that the courts infer from company policies and the behavior of
the parties or that are implied from the law.
57. What is META? Explain the importance of Section 3(a) of META.
Graders Info :
META stands for Model Employment Termination Act and Section 3(a) of META prohibits the
employers from terminating the employees from employment without having good reasons.
58. Identify two Acts that protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation.
Graders Info :
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Title VII provide protection to whistleblowing
employees.
59. What is SOX?
Graders Info :
SOX is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. It protects employees who report improper conduct by corporate
officials concerning securities fraud and corruption.
60. What does Title VII of the NRLA deal with?
Graders Info :
Title VII forbids discharge on the basis of race, color, gender, creed, or national origin.
61. Define the doctrine of employment-at-will? Explain its exceptions?
Graders Info :
Employment-at-will holds that an employee who has not been hired for an express period of a year
can be fired from his/her job by employer at any time with or without any reason. Both the employer
and the employee are free unilaterally to terminate their relationship any stage without any
compulsion or force. However there are exceptions under the doctrine. The most commonly adopted
Two kinds of contract are:
a. Express contract which has terms spelled out by the parties, usually in writing.
b. Implied contracts are contracts that the courts infer from company policies and the behavior of
the parties or that are implied from the law.
57. What is META? Explain the importance of Section 3(a) of META.
Graders Info :
META stands for Model Employment Termination Act and Section 3(a) of META prohibits the
employers from terminating the employees from employment without having good reasons.
58. Identify two Acts that protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation.
Graders Info :
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Title VII provide protection to whistleblowing
employees.
59. What is SOX?
Graders Info :
SOX is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. It protects employees who report improper conduct by corporate
officials concerning securities fraud and corruption.
60. What does Title VII of the NRLA deal with?
Graders Info :
Title VII forbids discharge on the basis of race, color, gender, creed, or national origin.
61. Define the doctrine of employment-at-will? Explain its exceptions?
Graders Info :
Employment-at-will holds that an employee who has not been hired for an express period of a year
can be fired from his/her job by employer at any time with or without any reason. Both the employer
and the employee are free unilaterally to terminate their relationship any stage without any
compulsion or force. However there are exceptions under the doctrine. The most commonly adopted
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exceptions under employment-at-will is Public Policy exception. If a statute creates a right or a duty
for the employee, he or she may not be fired for exercising that legal right or fulfilling that legal
duty.
62. What is a contract? Explain the differences between express and implied contracts?
Graders Info :
Contract is an agreement between two persons that is enforceable by law. The object must be legal
in contract.
Express contract: A contract in which the terms are explicitly stated, usually in writing but perhaps
only verbally, and often in great detail. In interpreting such a contract, the judge and/ or the jury is
asked only to determine what the explicit terms are and to interpret them according to their plain
meaning.
Implied contract: A contractual relationship, the terms and conditions of which must be inferred
from the contracting parties' behavior toward one another.
63. Describe the Model Employment Termination Act.
Graders Info :
Model Employment Termination Act (META) relates to laws pertaining to termination of an
employee. The heart and soul of META in its present form is Section 3(a), which states that "an
employer may not terminate the employment of an employee without good cause." Section 3(b)
limits application of the "good cause" limitation on employment-at-will to workers who have been
with the particular employer for at least one year. The META suggests that claims under it be
subject to binding arbitration with arbitral awards being issued within thirty days of hearings.
Section 10 forbids retaliation against employees who make claims or who testify under the
procedural provisions of the META.
64. What are the protections for corporate whistleblowers under law?
Graders Info :
Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides the protection for the corporate whistleblowers. SOX protects the
employees who report for improper misconduct by corporate officials pertaining to fraud and
corruption. Apart from SOX, OSHA and Title VII also protects employees who blow the whistle on
illegal practices or who cooperate in investigations and testify at hearings from employer retaliation,
such as employment termination.
65. Define a whistleblower and describe the protection offered to whistleblower employees.
Graders Info :
A whistleblower is an employee who calls attention to the employer's illegal or unethical activities.
for the employee, he or she may not be fired for exercising that legal right or fulfilling that legal
duty.
62. What is a contract? Explain the differences between express and implied contracts?
Graders Info :
Contract is an agreement between two persons that is enforceable by law. The object must be legal
in contract.
Express contract: A contract in which the terms are explicitly stated, usually in writing but perhaps
only verbally, and often in great detail. In interpreting such a contract, the judge and/ or the jury is
asked only to determine what the explicit terms are and to interpret them according to their plain
meaning.
Implied contract: A contractual relationship, the terms and conditions of which must be inferred
from the contracting parties' behavior toward one another.
63. Describe the Model Employment Termination Act.
Graders Info :
Model Employment Termination Act (META) relates to laws pertaining to termination of an
employee. The heart and soul of META in its present form is Section 3(a), which states that "an
employer may not terminate the employment of an employee without good cause." Section 3(b)
limits application of the "good cause" limitation on employment-at-will to workers who have been
with the particular employer for at least one year. The META suggests that claims under it be
subject to binding arbitration with arbitral awards being issued within thirty days of hearings.
Section 10 forbids retaliation against employees who make claims or who testify under the
procedural provisions of the META.
64. What are the protections for corporate whistleblowers under law?
Graders Info :
Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides the protection for the corporate whistleblowers. SOX protects the
employees who report for improper misconduct by corporate officials pertaining to fraud and
corruption. Apart from SOX, OSHA and Title VII also protects employees who blow the whistle on
illegal practices or who cooperate in investigations and testify at hearings from employer retaliation,
such as employment termination.
65. Define a whistleblower and describe the protection offered to whistleblower employees.
Graders Info :
A whistleblower is an employee who calls attention to the employer's illegal or unethical activities.
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