D432 HR Compliance and Employee Relations - Set 3 - Part 2

Correct Answer: Jurisdictional strike

A jurisdictional strike, where two unions dispute which one has the right to represent workers, is illegal. Economic strikes are legal under certain conditions, while wildcat strikes are unauthorized by the union.

Correct Answer: Wage increases

Wage increases are a lawful subject of collective bargaining. Illegal topics, such as racial segregation policies and discriminatory hiring practices, cannot be part of collective bargaining agreements.

Correct Answer: Employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards

The General Duty Clause of the OSH Act requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious harm to employees.

Correct Answer: To set minimum wage and overtime standards

The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards in the United States to ensure that employees receive fair compensation for their work.

Correct Answer: Gathering relevant documents and evidence

Gathering relevant documents, evidence, and witness statements is a critical step in an internal workplace investigation to ensure a thorough and fair process.

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

USERRA protects the employment and reemployment rights of individuals who take leave from their civilian jobs to perform military service, ensuring they can return to their jobs afterward.

Correct Answer: The product was misused by the consumer

If the consumer misused the product in a way that was not intended or warned against, it can serve as a lawful defense against a product liability claim.

Correct Answer: The company can prove it followed reasonable factors other than age

Under the ADEA, employers can defend against age discrimination claims by proving that they made decisions based on reasonable factors other than age, such as job performance or qualifications.

Correct Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, protecting workers from discriminatory practices in hiring, promotions, and other employment decisions.

Correct Answer: COBRA

COBRA provides employees with the option to continue their health insurance coverage after termination or certain other qualifying events, provided they pay the premiums.

Correct Answer: Hazard prevention and control

Hazard prevention and control are essential components of an effective safety and health program, ensuring that identified hazards are addressed to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.

Correct Answer: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

ERISA sets standards for pension plans and fiduciary responsibility, ensuring that plan administrators act in the best interests of participants and beneficiaries.

Correct Answer: Price-fixing

Price-fixing is a type of white-collar crime, where businesses agree to set prices at a certain level, undermining fair competition. It is considered a violation of antitrust laws.

Correct Answer: Enforcing consumer protection laws and promoting fair competition

The FTC enforces laws that protect consumers from deceptive or unfair practices and promotes fair competition in the marketplace by preventing monopolistic behavior and false advertising.

Correct Answer: An employee is asked to provide sexual favors in exchange for a promotion

Quid pro quo harassment occurs when an employee is asked for sexual favors in exchange for job benefits, such as promotions or raises, and is considered a form of sexual harassment.

Correct Answer: A fair mechanism for voicing concerns

An effective grievance process provides a fair and structured mechanism for employees to voice concerns and seek resolution, promoting transparency and trust in the workplace.

Correct Answer: Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The EPPA prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests for pre-employment screening or during employment, with certain exceptions such as national security or pharmaceutical positions.

Correct Answer: Willful misconduct on the job

Employees can be lawfully terminated for willful misconduct, such as violating company policies or engaging in unethical behavior. Terminating an employee for reporting a safety violation or filing a grievance is illegal.

Correct Answer: Form 10-K

Form 10-K is the annual report that publicly traded companies must file with the SEC. It contains comprehensive information about the company's financial performance and business operations.

Correct Answer: Rehabilitation Act

The Rehabilitation Act requires federal employers and entities receiving federal funding to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, promoting equal employment opportunities.