If an employer meets all of the necessary per Diem requirements, the amount provided to an employee while working out of town is tax deductible for the
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True
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 45000. Under federal law, is FedCo's mandatory retirement policy lawful?
False/no
Which of the following is NOT part of the ASA code of ethics and good practice?
Staffing firms must offer benefits to all workers
Rose is John's next interview. John quickly realizes that Rose's English is marginal. He has to ask her to repeat herself several times to be understood. When John asks Rose where she was born and how long she had been in the U.S., Rose refuses to answer. Rose then does well on a typing test, but poorly on a general honesty test. After John tells her that he will call her if anything opens up, she leaves. They never discuss anything else. John writes on her application form: "Do not use. Heavy Spanish accent, low honesty score." Was it appropriate for John to write "Do not use. Heavy Spanish accent" on her application form (and thus prevent her from receiving any assignments)?
No
Under the ADA, an employer may ask applicants, "Are you currently using illegal drugs?"
True
A contract employee of ABC Staffing passed away from a heart attack while working at a client site. Does this need to be reported to OSHA?
No
A staffing company does not need to develop a substance abuse policy if it requires drug testing.
False
Lisa was sent out of town on a temporary assignment. Would the money spent by Lisa on dry cleaning generally meet the business connection requirement to be considered a reimbursement made under an accountable plan?
True
Judy accepted an offer of employment at ABC Staffing Company for a 2-day job. After accepting the offer she realized that she lost her social security card and does not have another document to prove work authorization. She has applied for a new social security card but it has not arrived yet. Can ABC Staffing Company use the receipt as proof of eligibility to work in the US for this 2-day position?
No
Under Federal law are employers prohibited from refusing to hire candidates based on lawful conduct such as use of alcohol, smoking or gun ownership?
No
Lisa has been an employee of FedCo for two years and has worked more than 1,250 hours during the past 12 months. FedCo has exactly 75 employees. Is Lisa entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the birth of a child or serious illness of a close relative under the FMLA?
Yes
Can the use of E-Verify be a substitute for I-9 verification?
No
According to EEOC enforcement guidance, only the staffing firm (not its client), is considered to be the employer for purposes of federal anti-discrimination laws.
False
The Hazard Communication Standard is a federal regulation that requires employers to communicate to their employees information about safety citations that the company has received in the past three years.
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
When should an applicant complete the Form I-9?
After the applicants have been tested, interviewed, and accepted by the staffing firm or client.
Employees bring wrongful discharge lawsuits against their employers under a variety of theories. Some of the most common include:
All of the above:
The termination is contrary to public policy
The employer agreed, implicitly or expressly, to terminate the employee only for unsatisfactory job performance or other good cause
The termination violates the covenant of good faith and fair dealing
May a staffing firm require the OSHA officers to have a warrant before sharing information?
Yes
In many states, workers' comp claims may be denied if the employees tests positive for drug or alcohol during post-accident testing
True
In a typical staffing arrangement, when a temporary employee is injured on the job, courts in most states will allow the employee to sue the customer and recover damages if the employee can prove that the customer was negligent.
False
The FLSA provides that all exempt employees must be paid at a rate not less than 1½ times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek.
False
Which statement regarding employment at will is false.
An employee may be fired for refusing to perform a task, even if that task is illegal.
For how many days must a disability from a workplace injury last in order for the employee to receive workers' compensation benefits for the first three calendar days of the disability?
More than 14 days
It is illegal to discriminate against an applicant based on
None of the above
A. Prior experience
B. Skill
C. Testing
D. Only a and c
Jerry has developed a drinking problem and is frequently absent from work as a result. In addition, he has made several mistakes that have caused his employer to lose customers. If Jerry is terminated because of his attendance and performance issues, can he prevail on a disability discrimination claim under the ADA?
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