WGU D352 EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR
LAW EXPLORE 147 TIPS AND TRICKS
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Fiduciary.
Answer: A person or entity that is entrusted with the responsibility to act in
the best interests of another party.
◍ NLRA.
Answer: National Labor Relations Act
◍ Which action demonstrates a goal of affirmative action?.
Answer: Correcting discriminatory practices
◍ A bus driver, who was involved in a minor accident, has tested positive for
using marijuana and is terminated by the employer. The driver reveals they
use medical marijuana to help treat a mental health condition because it is
legal in their town, and they request an accommodation under the
Rehabilitation Act. Which cause does the employer have to deny this
accommodation?.
Answer: Cannabis for health reasons is illegal at the federal level
◍ Effort under the Equal Pay Act.
Answer: The level of exertion or work put forth by an employee, as
evaluated for equal pay considerations under the Equal Pay Act.
◍ Experimental variance under OSH Act.
Answer: A temporary exemption from a specific OSHA standard granted to
an employer for the purpose of conducting experiments to develop new and
improved safety measures.
,◍ Computer Related Occupations under FLSA.
Answer: Jobs that involve the application of systems analysis techniques and
procedures to solve business problems using computer technology.
◍ Scope of employment.
Answer: Activities performed by an employee within the course and scope
of their job duties, for which the employer may be held liable.
◍ Nonsuspect class.
Answer: A group of individuals not protected by specific antidiscrimination
laws.
◍ T/F: Under the process of collective bargaining, it is the union which is the
sole representative of the workers' interests, and no individual may negotiate
a private work arrangement with the employer..
Answer: true
◍ T/F:The only time the employer is required to reveal financial information is
when the employer argues a financial inability to meet union demands..
Answer: TRUE
◍ A hospital system hopes to sway its staff to hold a decertification election
next week. Its nurses' labor union was certified six months ago via an
election, and a collective bargaining agreement was put in place for the next
year; however, the nursing staff is still unsatisfied. The National Labor
Relations Board (NLRB) has been asked to rule on the nurses' request for an
election. Why does this union have the right to block another election?.
Answer: A vote was held less than a year, previously.
◍ public policy exception.
Answer: prohibits employers from firing employees engaged in activities
that further the public interest
◍ implied contract exception.
Answer: An exception to the employment-at-will doctrine stating that a
legally binding agreement is created between an employer and employee
, based on their actions, and not on a formal contract.
◍ Describe the Right to Privacy Act..
Answer: Right to Privacy Act places a duty on the custodian of a federal
employee's record to ensure privacy and accuracy of the records. This act
regulates the amount and type of information gathered, how it is used, and
where it is stored; written permission needed for release of information in
most circumstances (aside from subpoena, for example).
◍ The United States Department of Justice is responsible for the
administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and
establishing immigration service policies and priorities.Section 1.
Answer: False
◍ **A supervisor at Plant A overhears a conversation about an accident at
Plant B where five employees were seriously injured. One employee has a
permanent injury to their left hand that slows down their performance and
plans on transferring to Plant
A. When the employee reports to Plant A, the supervisor terminates the
employee, believing that the employee will slow down production. Which
legislation allows the employee to file a lawsuit against the employer based
on the action taken by the supervisor?.
Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
◍ The Equal Pay Act recognizes comparable worth.Section 1 - Lesson 10.
Answer: False
◍ What specific steps act as protections to an employers drug and alcohol
testing practices?.
Answer: Include the drug and alcohol testing policy and procedures in the
employee handbook, provided at orientation. Collect a written
acknowledgment that the employee read and understood the handbook
including the drug and alcohol testing procedures. It is wise to clarify
consequences of refusing to take a test. Maintaining records of the
randomness of drug testing throughout the year is critical. Training
managers about the practices so that everyone is consistent is wise;
LAW EXPLORE 147 TIPS AND TRICKS
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Fiduciary.
Answer: A person or entity that is entrusted with the responsibility to act in
the best interests of another party.
◍ NLRA.
Answer: National Labor Relations Act
◍ Which action demonstrates a goal of affirmative action?.
Answer: Correcting discriminatory practices
◍ A bus driver, who was involved in a minor accident, has tested positive for
using marijuana and is terminated by the employer. The driver reveals they
use medical marijuana to help treat a mental health condition because it is
legal in their town, and they request an accommodation under the
Rehabilitation Act. Which cause does the employer have to deny this
accommodation?.
Answer: Cannabis for health reasons is illegal at the federal level
◍ Effort under the Equal Pay Act.
Answer: The level of exertion or work put forth by an employee, as
evaluated for equal pay considerations under the Equal Pay Act.
◍ Experimental variance under OSH Act.
Answer: A temporary exemption from a specific OSHA standard granted to
an employer for the purpose of conducting experiments to develop new and
improved safety measures.
,◍ Computer Related Occupations under FLSA.
Answer: Jobs that involve the application of systems analysis techniques and
procedures to solve business problems using computer technology.
◍ Scope of employment.
Answer: Activities performed by an employee within the course and scope
of their job duties, for which the employer may be held liable.
◍ Nonsuspect class.
Answer: A group of individuals not protected by specific antidiscrimination
laws.
◍ T/F: Under the process of collective bargaining, it is the union which is the
sole representative of the workers' interests, and no individual may negotiate
a private work arrangement with the employer..
Answer: true
◍ T/F:The only time the employer is required to reveal financial information is
when the employer argues a financial inability to meet union demands..
Answer: TRUE
◍ A hospital system hopes to sway its staff to hold a decertification election
next week. Its nurses' labor union was certified six months ago via an
election, and a collective bargaining agreement was put in place for the next
year; however, the nursing staff is still unsatisfied. The National Labor
Relations Board (NLRB) has been asked to rule on the nurses' request for an
election. Why does this union have the right to block another election?.
Answer: A vote was held less than a year, previously.
◍ public policy exception.
Answer: prohibits employers from firing employees engaged in activities
that further the public interest
◍ implied contract exception.
Answer: An exception to the employment-at-will doctrine stating that a
legally binding agreement is created between an employer and employee
, based on their actions, and not on a formal contract.
◍ Describe the Right to Privacy Act..
Answer: Right to Privacy Act places a duty on the custodian of a federal
employee's record to ensure privacy and accuracy of the records. This act
regulates the amount and type of information gathered, how it is used, and
where it is stored; written permission needed for release of information in
most circumstances (aside from subpoena, for example).
◍ The United States Department of Justice is responsible for the
administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and
establishing immigration service policies and priorities.Section 1.
Answer: False
◍ **A supervisor at Plant A overhears a conversation about an accident at
Plant B where five employees were seriously injured. One employee has a
permanent injury to their left hand that slows down their performance and
plans on transferring to Plant
A. When the employee reports to Plant A, the supervisor terminates the
employee, believing that the employee will slow down production. Which
legislation allows the employee to file a lawsuit against the employer based
on the action taken by the supervisor?.
Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
◍ The Equal Pay Act recognizes comparable worth.Section 1 - Lesson 10.
Answer: False
◍ What specific steps act as protections to an employers drug and alcohol
testing practices?.
Answer: Include the drug and alcohol testing policy and procedures in the
employee handbook, provided at orientation. Collect a written
acknowledgment that the employee read and understood the handbook
including the drug and alcohol testing procedures. It is wise to clarify
consequences of refusing to take a test. Maintaining records of the
randomness of drug testing throughout the year is critical. Training
managers about the practices so that everyone is consistent is wise;
