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12 Cards in this Set
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The traditional rule was the employer could fire an employee at will for a good reason, but that they could not fire them for no reason at all
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false
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Does the Family and Medical Leave Act apply to professionals like CPA's and lawyers? |
Yes if they work for a company with at least 50 employees |
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Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, an employee can take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for certain personal and family illness situations
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false
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Jim was a mechanic. One day when he attempted to weld a car's gasoline tank, it exploded and he was hurt. He filed to collect workers' compensation. His employer resisted on grounds that Jim had been negligent and had also violated the express regulations of the company when he attempted to weld a gasoline tank. Which statement is correct?
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Jim can recover even if he was negligent and violated the employer's rules
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Under the concept of wrongful discharge, an employer may not fire a worker for a reason that violates basic social rights, duties or responsibilities
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true
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Whistleblowers are employees who disclose illegal behavior on the part of their employers
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true
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Kelly is upset with her supervisor and believes his conduct violates the terms of her union's collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The union filed a grievance on Kelly's behalf. Who will conduct the grievance hearing? |
A member of the company's management team |
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If employees wish to organize a union, the employer is prohibited from distributing written notices to employees stating it is opposed to union activity within the company
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false
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Megan was employed by a large company. Her supervisor told her to falsify government reports. She refused and was fired. She sued for wrongful discharge. Her employer claimed that, since Megan was an at-will employee, she had no legal right to claim the company was liable for damages. Is the employer right?
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No. Though at-will employees do not have extensive rights relative to job security, they may not be legally fired for refusing to perform an illegal act
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A fundamental aim of the National Labor Relations Act is the establishment of industrial peace and the preservation of the flow of commerce.
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true
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The five members of the National Labor Relations Board are appointed by the President.
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true
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