Question 1

The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)was enlarged and made into a Cabinet-level agency with the passage of the Patriot Act in 2002.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Independent contractors are:

Accepted Answer

A) not covered by workers' compensation. 
B) covered by workers' compensation when they are working at the site of the employer. 
C) entitled to FLSA protections. 
D) None of the above 
A) not covered by workers' compensation. 
B) covered by workers' compensation when they are working at the site of the employer. 
C) entitled to FLSA protections. 
D) None of the above A

Question 3

The Department of Homeland Security took the place of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency in 2002.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Tonya Williams is employed by the Change Corporation as a crane operator. During the course of operating the crane, Tonya was injured when the cable swung back and shattered the glass in the operating booth. The investigation revealed that Tonya was operating the crane improperly. Can Tonya still recover for her injuries? How?

Accepted Answer

With workers' compensation, fa

Question 5

How has the Patriot Act increased immigration enforcement issues?

Accepted Answer

Under the Patriot Act, INS was split int

Question 6

OSHA's enforcement powers include:

Accepted Answer

A) research. 
B) investigations. 
C) record-keeping requirements. 
D) All of the above 
A) research. 
B) investigations. 
C) record-keeping requirements. 
D) All of the above

Question 7

Under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, all employees contribute to Social Security programs. The amount employees contribute is based on:

Accepted Answer

A) the location of their employer. 
B) their annual wages. 
C) their income tax bracket. 
D) personal choice. 
A) the location of their employer. 
B) their annual wages. 
C) their income tax bracket. 
D) personal choice.

Question 8

Bob is a janitor who cleans classrooms at an elementary school at night. Mary works for the same school, and is responsible for keeping the lunch room clean during the day. Because they do substantially the same work, they earn approximately the same wages under the:

Accepted Answer

A) Fair Labor Standards Act. 
B) Patriot Act. 
C) Equal Pay Act. 
D) None of the above 
A) Fair Labor Standards Act. 
B) Patriot Act. 
C) Equal Pay Act. 
D) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is not a federal act that affects immigrants in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Immigration and Naturalization Act 
B) Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 
C) Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act 
D) Patriotism and Homeland Security Act 
A) Immigration and Naturalization Act 
B) Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 
C) Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act 
D) Patriotism and Homeland Security Act

Question 10

Employers can not retaliate against employees who register complaints through OSHA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Wages and hours are examples of mandatory subjects for good-faith bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List and briefly describe the major statutory protections of employees through labor unions.

Accepted Answer

A. Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 (Anti-In

Question 13

Describe the employer requirements under ERISA.

Accepted Answer

Employer must have a fiduciary act as th

Question 14

This Act was originally vetoed by President Truman.

Accepted Answer

A) Norris-LaGuardia Act 
B) Wagner Act 
C) Taft-Hartley Act 
D) Landrum-Griffin Act 
A) Norris-LaGuardia Act 
B) Wagner Act 
C) Taft-Hartley Act 
D) Landrum-Griffin Act

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the benefits provided by workers' compensation?

Accepted Answer

A) Partial wages 
B) Hospital and medical expenses 
C) Full wages 
D) Death benefits 
A) Partial wages 
B) Hospital and medical expenses 
C) Full wages 
D) Death benefits

Question 16

Under OSHA, random inspections are permitted if:

Accepted Answer

A) announced. 
B) a warrant is obtained. 
C) there has been a complaint. 
D) None of the above 
A) announced. 
B) a warrant is obtained. 
C) there has been a complaint. 
D) None of the above

Question 17

Bob has been the janitor at Taylor Elementary School for more than 15 years. Brendan has just been hired to be the janitor at Winston Elementary School, which is in the same school district as Taylor. However, Brendan earns three dollars less per hour than Bob. Under the Equal Pay Act, this disparity in pay rates is acceptable because it is based on:

Accepted Answer

A) seniority. 
B) merit. 
C) connections. 
D) good negotiating. 
A) seniority. 
B) merit. 
C) connections. 
D) good negotiating.

Question 18

All U.S. employees are protected by the same federally governed workers' compensation system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Equal Pay Act is an amendment to FLSA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A "serious" OSHA violation is defined as one that poses a threat to life or could cause serious injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)was enlarged and made into a Cabinet-level agency with the passage of the Patriot Act in 2002.

Independent contractors are:

The Department of Homeland Security took the place of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency in 2002.

How has the Patriot Act increased immigration enforcement issues?

OSHA's enforcement powers include:

Under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, all employees contribute to Social Security programs. The amount employees contribute is based on:

Bob is a janitor who cleans classrooms at an elementary school at night. Mary works for the same school, and is responsible for keeping the lunch room clean during the day. Because they do substantially the same work, they earn approximately the same wages under the:

Which of the following is not a federal act that affects immigrants in the United States?

Employers can not retaliate against employees who register complaints through OSHA.

Wages and hours are examples of mandatory subjects for good-faith bargaining.

List and briefly describe the major statutory protections of employees through labor unions.

Describe the employer requirements under ERISA.

This Act was originally vetoed by President Truman.

Which of the following is not one of the benefits provided by workers' compensation?

Under OSHA, random inspections are permitted if:

All U.S. employees are protected by the same federally governed workers' compensation system.

The Equal Pay Act is an amendment to FLSA.

A "serious" OSHA violation is defined as one that poses a threat to life or could cause serious injury.

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The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)was enlarged and made into a Cabinet-level agency with the passage of the Patriot Act in 2002.

Independent contractors are:

The Department of Homeland Security took the place of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency in 2002.

How has the Patriot Act increased immigration enforcement issues?

OSHA's enforcement powers include:

Under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, all employees contribute to Social Security programs. The amount employees contribute is based on:

Bob is a janitor who cleans classrooms at an elementary school at night. Mary works for the same school, and is responsible for keeping the lunch room clean during the day. Because they do substantially the same work, they earn approximately the same wages under the:

Which of the following is not a federal act that affects immigrants in the United States?

Employers can not retaliate against employees who register complaints through OSHA.

Wages and hours are examples of mandatory subjects for good-faith bargaining.

List and briefly describe the major statutory protections of employees through labor unions.

Describe the employer requirements under ERISA.

This Act was originally vetoed by President Truman.

Which of the following is not one of the benefits provided by workers' compensation?

Under OSHA, random inspections are permitted if:

All U.S. employees are protected by the same federally governed workers' compensation system.

The Equal Pay Act is an amendment to FLSA.

A "serious" OSHA violation is defined as one that poses a threat to life or could cause serious injury.

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Business Torts

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts and Sales: Performance, Remedies, and Rights

Business Marketing and Products: Ads and Product Safety

Business Competition: Antitrust Law

Business and Intellectual Property Law

Agency Law

Governance and Structure: the Law of Business Associations

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Business and Employees: Employment Discrimination

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