C233 Employment Law Practice Questions - Set 2 - Part 1

Test your knowledge of Employment Law concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 1: An employer requires employees to sign a contract stating that they will not engage in union activities while employed. What type of agreement is this?

a) Union Shop Contract

b) Yellow Dog Contract

c) Closed Shop Contract

d) Right-to-Work Agreement

Question 2: Which law requires employers to allow employees to continue their healthcare coverage for a period of time after they leave their job?

a) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

b) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

c) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

d) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)

Question 3: Which term refers to a group's refusal to work with a business that is not directly involved in a labor dispute?

a) Secondary Boycott

b) Sympathy Strike

c) Wildcat Strike

d) Economic Strike

Question 4: What legal document is required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) to verify an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States?

a) W-2 Form

b) I-9 Form

c) E-Verify Form

d) SS-5 Form

Question 5: Which act established workers' rights to form unions, collectively bargain, and engage in strikes?

a) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

c) National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

d) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)

Question 6: Which of the following is a civil wrong that causes harm to another person and can lead to a lawsuit?

a) Felony

b) Tort

c) Misdemeanor

d) Arbitration

Question 7: An employer implements a rule that only English can be spoken at work. Under what conditions is this rule allowed under Title VII?

a) When English is the native language of the majority of employees

b) When the rule is necessary for business operations and is not discriminatory

c) When employees speak different languages

d) When employees voluntarily agree to the rule

Question 8: Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which defense can an employer use to justify an employment action that affects older workers?

a) Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)

b) Business Necessity

c) Reasonable Factor Other Than Age (RFOA)

d) Undue Hardship

Question 9: Which type of pension plan provides employees with a fixed, predetermined benefit amount upon retirement?

a) Defined Benefit Pension Plan

b) Defined Contribution Pension Plan

c) Profit-Sharing Plan

d) 401(k) Plan

Question 10: What action is prohibited by the Employee Polygraph Protection Act?

a) Conducting drug tests on employees

b) Using polygraph tests for employment screening

c) Requiring employees to take intelligence tests

d) Performing medical exams before hiring

Question 11: Which of the following refers to a court-ordered remedy that prohibits a defendant from performing certain actions?

a) Arbitration

b) Injunctive Relief

c) Mediation

d) Settlement

Question 12: An employer seeks a waiver from an older worker that prevents them from making any future claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Which of the following is a requirement for this waiver to be valid?

a) The employee must sign it within 7 days

b) The employee must be provided with 21 days to consider it

c) The waiver must be notarized

d) The waiver must not include any financial compensation

Question 13: What is the purpose of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?

a) To protect older workers from discrimination

b) To prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities

c) To establish minimum wage and overtime standards

d) To regulate collective bargaining agreements

Question 14: Which term describes the conveying of an employee's rights to benefits or contributions after a certain amount of time with the employer?

a) Vicarious Liability

b) Vesting

c) Employee Tenure

d) Employment-at-Will

Question 15: What does the term "constructive discharge" refer to in employment law?

a) When an employee is terminated for just cause

b) When an employer makes working conditions intolerable, forcing the employee to resign

c) When an employee is terminated without cause

d) When an employee resigns voluntarily

Question 16: What type of strike occurs when employees refuse to work because of unsafe working conditions or labor law violations?

a) Economic Strike

b) Unfair Labor Practices Strike

c) Sympathy Strike

d) Wildcat Strike

Question 17: Which federal law prevents employers from retaliating against employees who report violations of workplace safety regulations?

a) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

b) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

c) Employee Polygraph Protection Act

d) Equal Pay Act (EPA)

Question 18: Which act requires employers to offer continued health insurance benefits to employees who have been terminated or otherwise left their job?

a) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

b) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

c) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)

d) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Question 19: Which of the following laws provides whistleblower protection to employees who report illegal activities in government contracting?

a) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

b) False Claims Act (FCA)

c) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

d) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

Question 20: What is the primary purpose of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)?

a) To ensure fair labor practices

b) To protect worker pension plans and benefits

c) To regulate child labor laws

d) To provide protections for whistleblowers

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