C233 Employment Law Practice Questions - Set 4 - Part 1

Correct Answer: b) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

The IRCA requires employers to verify the identity and work eligibility of their employees using Form I-9 within three business days of hire.

Correct Answer: b) A significant difficulty or expense for the employer in providing accommodations

Undue hardship refers to the significant difficulty or expense that an employer may face in making reasonable accommodations for an employee’s disability.

Correct Answer: b) Equal Pay Act (EPA)

The Equal Pay Act mandates that men and women receive equal pay for equal work in terms of skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions.

Correct Answer: a) Retaliation

Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for filing a complaint or participating in an investigation regarding workplace discrimination.

Correct Answer: d) Reasonable Factor Other Than Age (RFOA)

RFOA is a defense under the ADEA that allows an employer to justify a decision affecting older workers based on a factor other than age.

Correct Answer: b) To require employers to give 60 days' notice of mass layoffs or plant closings

The WARN Act requires employers to provide workers with 60 days' notice in the event of plant closings or mass layoffs.

Correct Answer: c) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

The IRCA prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on national origin or citizenship status.

Correct Answer: b) Injunctive Relief

Injunctive relief is a court order that prevents a party from engaging in specific actions, typically used to prevent harm or preserve the status quo.

Correct Answer: c) False Claims Act (FCA)

The False Claims Act protects whistleblowers who report fraud involving government contracts, shielding them from retaliation.

Correct Answer: b) Work hours

Work hours are considered a mandatory subject of collective bargaining, meaning both the employer and the union are required to negotiate on this issue.

Correct Answer: a) To provide job-protected unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons

The FMLA allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons, such as the birth of a child or a serious health condition.

Correct Answer: c) Union Shop

A Union Shop agreement requires employees to join the union after being hired and to maintain union membership as a condition of employment.

Correct Answer: a) When the accommodation creates a direct threat to others

Under the ADA, an employer can refuse to provide an accommodation if it would pose a direct threat to the safety or health of others.

Correct Answer: b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The ADA requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, provided it does not cause undue hardship.

Correct Answer: b) The justification for an employment policy that disproportionately impacts a protected class

Business necessity refers to the defense an employer uses to justify a policy or practice that has a disparate impact on a protected class, claiming that it is essential for the operation of the business.

Correct Answer: a) Tort

A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm to another individual, such as negligence or defamation, and can result in legal action.

Correct Answer: b) To govern collective bargaining and protect the right of workers to unionize

The NLRA protects the rights of employees to organize, engage in collective bargaining, and participate in strikes without fear of retaliation from employers.

Correct Answer: b) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

COBRA allows employees to continue their health insurance coverage for a limited period after leaving their job, typically at their own expense.

Correct Answer: b) To regulate the collection, correction, and use of consumer credit information in employment decisions

The FCRA regulates how employers can use consumer credit reports when making employment decisions, ensuring that accurate information is used.

Correct Answer: b) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

USERRA protects employees who serve in the military, ensuring that they can return to their civilian job after completing their military service.