Question 1

Define the doctrine of employment-at-will? Explain its exceptions?

Accepted Answer

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 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.

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  collective bargaining agreement 
B)  employment bargaining agreement 
C)  cooperative bargaining agreement 
D)  negotiable agreement 
A)  collective bargaining agreement 
B)  employment bargaining agreement 
C)  cooperative bargaining agreement 
D)  negotiable agreement A

Question 3

The provision of Uniform Employment Termination Act deals with protection of employees from:

Accepted Answer

A)  misdemeanors. 
B)  wrongful discharge. 
C)  government order. 
D)  court order. 
A)  misdemeanors. 
B)  wrongful discharge. 
C)  government order. 
D)  court order. B

Question 4

What are the two most common types of contracts?

Accepted Answer

Two kinds of contract are:
a.Express con

Question 5

An employee who complaints against his or her employer pertaining to fraud and corruption is protected under the provision of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational Discrimination Act. 
B)  Model Employment Termination Act. 
C)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 
D)  Wage Act. 
A)  Occupational Discrimination Act. 
B)  Model Employment Termination Act. 
C)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 
D)  Wage Act.

Question 6

What is a contract? Explain the differences between express and implied contracts?

Accepted Answer

Contract is an agreement between two per

Question 7

What is a tort?

Accepted Answer

Tort is a private or civil wro

Question 8

The freedom of employees to quit the employment relationship is an important issue underlying which doctrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  the express contract doctrine. 
B)  the employment-at-will doctrine. 
C)  in independent employee doctrine. 
D)  the legal doctrine of an implied employment. 
A)  the express contract doctrine. 
B)  the employment-at-will doctrine. 
C)  in independent employee doctrine. 
D)  the legal doctrine of an implied employment.

Question 9

Define a whistleblower and describe the protection offered to whistleblower employees.

Accepted Answer

A whistleblower is an employee who calls

Question 10

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  the public policy exception. 
B)  Title VII. 
C)  the National Labor Relation Act. 
D)  the U.S.Constitution. 
A)  the public policy exception. 
B)  Title VII. 
C)  the National Labor Relation Act. 
D)  the U.S.Constitution.

Question 11

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  self employed. 
B)  employment-at-will. 
C)  contractual employed. 
D)  whistleblowers. 
A)  self employed. 
B)  employment-at-will. 
C)  contractual employed. 
D)  whistleblowers.

Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
B)  National Labor Relation Board 
C)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
D)  Model Employment Termination Act 
A)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
B)  National Labor Relation Board 
C)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
D)  Model Employment Termination Act

Question 13

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.This action is perfectly legal and covered by the doctrine of:

Accepted Answer

A)  implied contract. 
B)  good faith and fair dealing. 
C)  employment-at-will. 
D)  necessity. 
A)  implied contract. 
B)  good faith and fair dealing. 
C)  employment-at-will. 
D)  necessity.

Question 14

A private or civil wrong or injury caused by one party to another,either intentionally or negligently is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  breach of contract. 
B)  criminal act. 
C)  tort. 
D)  act of god. 
A)  breach of contract. 
B)  criminal act. 
C)  tort. 
D)  act of god.

Question 15

Steven is the Executive Director at a telecom company in Texas.He regularly misappropriated company funds which 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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spokesperson 
B)  Whistleblower 
C)  Gatekeeper 
D)  Outworker 
A)  Spokesperson 
B)  Whistleblower 
C)  Gatekeeper 
D)  Outworker

Question 16

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  breach of trust. 
B)  breach of contract. 
C)  gender discrimination. 
D)  wrongful discharge. 
A)  breach of trust. 
B)  breach of contract. 
C)  gender discrimination. 
D)  wrongful discharge.

Question 17

What is the exception under employment-at-will?

Accepted Answer

The most common exception to the employm

Question 18

An act that contains anti-retaliation provisions is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Equal wage Act. 
B)  the Civil Procedure Act. 
C)  the Gender Discrimination Act. 
D)  the Occupational Safety and Health Act. 
A)  the Equal wage Act. 
B)  the Civil Procedure Act. 
C)  the Gender Discrimination Act. 
D)  the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Question 19

In Pennsylvania,if an employee is fired on the basis of gender or race discrimination,then State law remedy is provided under the Pennsylvania:

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational Discrimination Act. 
B)  Human Relation Act. 
C)  Labor Relation Act. 
D)  Gender and Race Discrimination Act. 
A)  Occupational Discrimination Act. 
B)  Human Relation Act. 
C)  Labor Relation Act. 
D)  Gender and Race Discrimination Act.

Question 20

Identify two Acts that protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation.

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health

Define the doctrine of employment-at-will? Explain its exceptions?

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.

The provision of Uniform Employment Termination Act deals with protection of employees from:

What are the two most common types of contracts?

An employee who complaints against his or her employer pertaining to fraud and corruption is protected under the provision of:

What is a contract? Explain the differences between express and implied contracts?

What is a tort?

The freedom of employees to quit the employment relationship is an important issue underlying which doctrine?

Define a whistleblower and describe the protection offered to whistleblower employees.

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 private or civil wrong or injury caused by one party to another,either intentionally or negligently is a:

What is the exception under employment-at-will?

An act that contains anti-retaliation provisions is:

In Pennsylvania,if an employee is fired on the basis of gender or race discrimination,then State law remedy is provided under the Pennsylvania:

Identify two Acts that protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation.

First The Forest, Then The Trees: An Overview Of Employment And Labor Law

Commonly Committed Workplace Torts

Employee Privacy Rights In The 21st Century

The Global Perspective: International Employment Law And American Immigration Policy

Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act And Race Discrimination

Gender And Family Issues: Title Vii And Other Legislation

Discrimination Based On Religion And National Origin & Procedures Under

Discrimination Based on Age

Discrimination Based On Disability

Other Eeo And Employment Legislation: Federal And State Laws

The Rise Of Organized Labor And Its Regulatory Framework

The Unionization Process

Unfair Labor Practices By Employers And Unions

Collective Bargaining

Picketing And Strikes

The Enforcement And Administration Of The Collective Agreement

The Rights Of Union Members

Public Sector Labor Relations

Occupational Safety And Health

The employee’ s safety nets: unemployment and workers’ compensation social security and retirement plans

The fair labor standards act

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Exam 2: Employment Contracts And Wrongful Discharge

Define the doctrine of employment-at-will? Explain its exceptions?

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.

The provision of Uniform Employment Termination Act deals with protection of employees from:

What are the two most common types of contracts?

An employee who complaints against his or her employer pertaining to fraud and corruption is protected under the provision of:

What is a contract? Explain the differences between express and implied contracts?

What is a tort?

The freedom of employees to quit the employment relationship is an important issue underlying which doctrine?

Define a whistleblower and describe the protection offered to whistleblower employees.

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 private or civil wrong or injury caused by one party to another,either intentionally or negligently is a:

What is the exception under employment-at-will?

An act that contains anti-retaliation provisions is:

In Pennsylvania,if an employee is fired on the basis of gender or race discrimination,then State law remedy is provided under the Pennsylvania:

Identify two Acts that protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation.

First The Forest, Then The Trees: An Overview Of Employment And Labor Law

Commonly Committed Workplace Torts

Employee Privacy Rights In The 21st Century

The Global Perspective: International Employment Law And American Immigration Policy

Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act And Race Discrimination

Gender And Family Issues: Title Vii And Other Legislation

Discrimination Based On Religion And National Origin & Procedures Under

Discrimination Based on Age

Discrimination Based On Disability

Other Eeo And Employment Legislation: Federal And State Laws

The Rise Of Organized Labor And Its Regulatory Framework

The Unionization Process

Unfair Labor Practices By Employers And Unions

Collective Bargaining

Picketing And Strikes

The Enforcement And Administration Of The Collective Agreement

The Rights Of Union Members

Public Sector Labor Relations

Occupational Safety And Health

The employee’ s safety nets: unemployment and workers’ compensation social security and retirement plans

The fair labor standards act

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