When the employers actions or statements impliedly showed an at-will relationship was not intended, employees _________________ won lawsuits to enforce
... [Show More] the implied promise and/or to obtain the damages resulting from the breach of the implied promise.
have successfully
A temporary employee working on an assignment requests to speak with you about a harassment situation. However, the employee will only confide in you if complete confidentiality is promised. Can you make this promise?
No
In an offer of employment, you should not guarantee employment contingent on a specific event (e.g., until next annual performance review) unless you truly intend to promise employment for that period.
True
Staffing firms, and not client, have primary responsibility for keeping records reflecting hours worked by temporary employees.
True
Your client has a policy to only hire individuals born in the United States. Does this policy violate federal laws?
Yes
The treatment of wrongful discharge due to public policy violations varies by state.
True
Which of the following questions may be asked as part of the screening process?
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
Which statement regarding employment at will is false?
An employee may be fired for refusing to perform a task, even if that is illegal.
In all states, a staffing firm's client may not be held liable for the payment of workers' compensation benefits if the staffing firm has agreed to provide workers' compensation coverage.
False
Jerry was an employee of FedCo when he was called to active duty by the U.S. Army. Jerry was released from active duty three years later. How long does Jerry have to apply for reemployment with FedCo under the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act?
90 days
In employee leasing, a service that offers human resource outsourcing, the leasing firm assumes the legal but not the administrative responsibilities of an employer for certain functions.
False
Lisa was recently cleaning out her office and came across a bunch of employee wage and hour records from last year. Would it be a violation of the federal Fail Labor Standards Act for Lisa to throw away those documents?
True
Which of the following is not part of the ASA code of ethics and good practices?
Staffing firms must offer benefits to all workers
Most of the laws that protect employees also protect
Job applicants
Indicate yes or no whether it is appropriate for an employer to ask questions about the following topic after a particular assignment is offered: mental health.
True
In a PEO relationship, who has operational responsibility and day to day control over the workers?
The client
If an employee receives subsidized coverage through a public exchange because the employer's plan is unaffordable or does not provide "minimum value", the employer would be subject to a penalty in 2016 of
$270 per month with respect to that employee
It is illegal to discriminate against an applicant based on
A. Prior experience
B. Skill
C. Testing
D. Only a and c
E. None of the above
None of the above
Anthony is a non managerial employee of FedCo who recently turned 65. FedCo has a mandatory retirement policy that requires Jerry to retire. Under the policy, Jerry will receive an annual retirement benefit of $45,000. Under federal law, is FedCo's mandatory retirement policy lawful?
False
While working on a contract assignment, Lori injured her back lifting a box. Lori is unable to work. The staffing firm is paying her workers' compensation benefits. In most states, is she likely to also be able to sue the client and obtain additional remedy for damages?
No
Does a cancer-related disability that impacts major life activities virtually always fall under the ADA?
Yes [Show Less]