BLAW 243 EXAM 3 PP QUESTIONS
WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Yong is employed by Fickle Corp. Who pays into the social security system to
make sure Yong is eligible to receive benefits when he is 67? - ANSWERS-Both
Yong and Fickle Corp.
\.You have worked for a company that provided benefits for your entire working
life. You are now 66 and retired. Assuming you are not indigent, what federal
program can you use to insure your medical care? - ANSWERS-Medicare
\.All employers are required to provide retirement plans. - ANSWERS-False
\.What category of worker do "Employment laws" generally cover? - ANSWERS-
Employment laws generally cover "EMPLOYEES", NOT those doing work as
independent contractors
\.Phoenix Corporation hired Erika to make whistles. Under the terms of the
agreement, Erika was to be paid a fixed sum without benefits, she was to craft the
whistles in her shop, she could use any suppliers she choose, and she had 3
months during which to complete the project. If a dispute arises and a court must
determine Erika's employment status, which of the following is the most likely
outcome? - ANSWERS-Erika is an independent contractor
, \.Under the basic "at will" doctrine, "at will" employees can be terminated at any
time without cause. - ANSWERS-true
\.Matt was summoned for jury duty and was required to leave his job for two
months. Upon his return, his employer said his position had been filled. Does Matt
have a valid claim for wrongful discharge against his employer? - ANSWERS-yes
because jury duty is a public obligation. Should not be discharged for fulfilling a
public obligation
\.Bill owns a U.S. factory that makes clothes. Can Bill hire Sally, a 12 year old girl,
to work the sewing machines in his shop? (Sally is not related to Bill.) - ANSWERS-
No, assuming clothing manufactures are not an industry that permits child labor;
Sewing machines are considered hazardous
\.Ben is an accountant. He works for a large accounting firm and earns a fixed
salary. Ben usually works 40 hours per week, but for 8 weeks this year he worked
60 hours per week. Under the FLSA, is Ben entitled to 1.5 times his regular weekly
wage for 20 hours per week for the 8 weeks during which he worked longer
hours? - ANSWERS-No , Professional job and a fixed salary (hourly salary are
usually only allowed overtime)
\.Three years after Robert began working for his current employer, Robert's wife
had a baby. Robert took off 8 weeks from work. Must Robert's employer pay
Robert his regular salary during the time Robert took off? - ANSWERS-No ,
Employer does not have to continue to pay Robert his salary
\.Ben works at Three Mile Island (TMI), a nuclear power reactor. Ben noticed that
his personal radioactivity sensor badge (that detects high levels of radiation) has
WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Yong is employed by Fickle Corp. Who pays into the social security system to
make sure Yong is eligible to receive benefits when he is 67? - ANSWERS-Both
Yong and Fickle Corp.
\.You have worked for a company that provided benefits for your entire working
life. You are now 66 and retired. Assuming you are not indigent, what federal
program can you use to insure your medical care? - ANSWERS-Medicare
\.All employers are required to provide retirement plans. - ANSWERS-False
\.What category of worker do "Employment laws" generally cover? - ANSWERS-
Employment laws generally cover "EMPLOYEES", NOT those doing work as
independent contractors
\.Phoenix Corporation hired Erika to make whistles. Under the terms of the
agreement, Erika was to be paid a fixed sum without benefits, she was to craft the
whistles in her shop, she could use any suppliers she choose, and she had 3
months during which to complete the project. If a dispute arises and a court must
determine Erika's employment status, which of the following is the most likely
outcome? - ANSWERS-Erika is an independent contractor
, \.Under the basic "at will" doctrine, "at will" employees can be terminated at any
time without cause. - ANSWERS-true
\.Matt was summoned for jury duty and was required to leave his job for two
months. Upon his return, his employer said his position had been filled. Does Matt
have a valid claim for wrongful discharge against his employer? - ANSWERS-yes
because jury duty is a public obligation. Should not be discharged for fulfilling a
public obligation
\.Bill owns a U.S. factory that makes clothes. Can Bill hire Sally, a 12 year old girl,
to work the sewing machines in his shop? (Sally is not related to Bill.) - ANSWERS-
No, assuming clothing manufactures are not an industry that permits child labor;
Sewing machines are considered hazardous
\.Ben is an accountant. He works for a large accounting firm and earns a fixed
salary. Ben usually works 40 hours per week, but for 8 weeks this year he worked
60 hours per week. Under the FLSA, is Ben entitled to 1.5 times his regular weekly
wage for 20 hours per week for the 8 weeks during which he worked longer
hours? - ANSWERS-No , Professional job and a fixed salary (hourly salary are
usually only allowed overtime)
\.Three years after Robert began working for his current employer, Robert's wife
had a baby. Robert took off 8 weeks from work. Must Robert's employer pay
Robert his regular salary during the time Robert took off? - ANSWERS-No ,
Employer does not have to continue to pay Robert his salary
\.Ben works at Three Mile Island (TMI), a nuclear power reactor. Ben noticed that
his personal radioactivity sensor badge (that detects high levels of radiation) has
