Multiple Choice Questions
1. When Brook went to work at an advertising agency, his employment contract stated that he was, "at will and could be terminated at any time." After twenty-eight months with the company, he was fired without explanation. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) The company must give him an explanation for his termination.
(b) Because he had a contract, he was not an employee at will.
(c) He could only be fired for a good reason.
(d) He could be fired for any reason.
(e) He could be fired for any reason except a bad reason.
2. Under the FMLA:
(a) Both men and women are entitled to leave from their jobs for childbirth, adoption, or a serious health condition of their own or in their immediate family
(b) An employee is entitled to 12 weeks of paid leave.
(c) An employee is entitled to leave to care for any member of his household, including pets.
(d) An employee who takes a leave is entitled to return to the exact job she left.
(e) All employees in the country are covered.

3. During a job interview with Venetia, Jack, a promising candidate, reveals that he and his wife are expecting twins. Venetia asks him if he is planning to take a leave once the babies are born. When Jack admits that he would like to take a month off work, he can see her face fall. She ultimately decides not to hire him because of the twins. Which of the following statements are true?
(a) Venetia has violated the FMLA.
(b) Venetia has violated COBRA.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
4. Which of the following statements is true:
(a) In about half the states, employees have the right to bring guns into their workplace.
(b) In about half the states, employees have the right to bring guns into their workplace parking lot.
(c) Both (a) and (b) are true.
(d) None of the above is true.
5. A whistleblower is
(a) Always protected by the law.
(b) Never protected by the law.
(c) Always protected when filing suit under the False Claims Act.
(d) Always protected if she is an employee of the federal government.
(e) Always protected if she works for a private company.
6. An unemployed CPA generally would receive unemployment compensation benefits if the CPA:
(a) Was fired as a result of the employer's business reversals.
(b) Refused to accept a job as an accountant while receiving extended benefits.
(c) Was fired for embezzling from a client.
(d) Left work voluntarily without good cause.