Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, all US workers may take paid sick leave of up to 12 weeks for a serious illness without losing their jobs. A True B. False Since 2014 the Affordable Care Act (also known as "Obamacare") has required all employers to provide health insurance for their full-time employees who need it. A. True B. False The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers any person who suffers from a substantial limitation of one or more major life activities because of an impairment, but the impairment must be physical and visible to the employer. A. True B. False In a shareholder derivative lawsuit, the Board of Directors of a corporation sues a third party on behalf of the shareholders. A. True B. False Some courts in other states (but not Missouri) have held that an employee handbook can create a binding contract between employer and employee. A. True B. False Employers who disclose illegal behavior on the part of their employees are called "whistleblowers". A. True B. False The main advantages of sole proprietorships are that they are easy and inexpensive to create and that sole proprietors have limited liability for the business's debts. A. True B. False Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, all American workers are entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid leave for certain events, such as the serious illness of an immediate family member. A. True B. False Title VII of the Civil Rights Act affects companies doing business within the U.S. and also U.S.-based companies doing business in other countries, as long as compliance with Title VII does not conflict with local laws in those countries. A. True B. False 10. Under the laws of most states, closely-held corporations may dispense with a board of directors if all of the shareholders agree to do so. A. True B. False 11. Mrs. O'Leary hired Jean as her buyer's agent to find a house for her in Michigan. Jean found a house meeting Mrs. O'Leary's specifications, but she liked it so much that she made an offer on it herself while continuing to look for another house for Mrs. O'Leary. Eventually Jean found a house almost as nice as the first one for a price Mrs. O'Leary could afford. Mrs. O'Leary bought it. Does Mrs. O'Leary have any claim against Jean? A Yes, because Jean violated her duty of care to Mrs. O'Leary. B. Yes, because Jean violated her duty of loyalty (fiduciary duty) to Mrs. O'Leary by usurping an opportunity belonging to her principal. C. No, because Jean did find Mrs. O'Leary a house. D. No, because Mrs. O'Leary was none the wiser. Firing an employee for filing a workers compensation claim would give rise to what type of legal claim? A Wrongful discharge - against public policy B. Worker compensation C. Breach of employment contract D. None - under the employment at will doctrine, an employee has no legal claim in this situation Cathy hired Joel to help her sell her car. When Joel brought a prospective buyer to look at the car, Cathy commented that she was getting rid of the car due to its huge size and the fact that it was hard to drive and even harder to park. Cathy also said that none of her friends wanted to ride in the car with her because of the car's uncomfortable interior design. When the prospective buyer lost interest in the car, Cathy blamed Joel for not selling the car. Who breached a duty to whom? A. Cathy breached her duty to cooperate with Joel. B. Cathy breached her duty to indemnify Joel. C. Joel breached his duty to obey Cathy's instructions. D. Joel breached his duty to provide information to Cathy. Which of the following would be a legitimate, nondiscriminatory basis for hiring or promoting employees? A Age B. Educational level C. Religion D. Race Mr. Jones hired Georgina to sell his house in Virginia. He executed a Power of Attorney in favor of Georgina. authorizing her to do anything and everything associated with the sale of the real estate." Georgina finalizes a deal selling the house to Bob and signs a sales contract dated May 30. Later that day. Georgina learns that Mr. Jones had been in a terrible car accident on May 29 and has been in a coma since then. Which of the following statements is true? A. The contract with Bob is valid, because Georgina still has the Power of Attomey. B. The contract with Bob is valid, because Mr. Jones is still alive. C. The contract with Bob is valid, since Georgina's agency did not terminate until she learned of Mr. Jones's accident. D. The contract with Bob is void, since Georgina's agency terminated on May 29. 16. When Hannah applied for a job with the fire department, she discovered that the company had minimum height and weight requirements for warehouse workers. The fire department required firefighters to be at least 5' 10" (178 cm) tall and to weigh at least 160 pounds (72.5 kilos). The fire department argued that the height and weight requirements were necessary, because firefighters often have to lift people and carry them out of burning buildings. Hannah is 5' 10" tall, but she weighs only 150 pounds. In fact, most female applicants for firefighter jobs were disqualified because of the minimum height and weight requirements. If Hannah and the other female applicants sue the fire department, they will probably A Win, because employers are not permitted to discriminate on the basis of weight. B. Lose, because this weight requirement doesn't discriminate on the basis of obesity, it actually gives obese women an advantage in applying for these jobs. C. Win, because the height and weight requirements exclude women who are otherwise qualified to do the work and don't appear to be directly related to the ability to lift people and carry them out of burning buildings. D. Lose, because a weight requirement doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or sex. Sharon was at work operating a large machine when three of her fingers got cut off. Can she collect workers compensation benefits for the time she has to be away from work while she recovers? A. Yes - she can accept workers compensation, or she can refuse to accept it and file a negligence suit against her employer for defective equipment. B. No she can receive reimbursement for medical care under workers compensation, but she cannot receive benefits for missed work. C. Yes - the injury occurred while she was at work, so she is covered regardless of who is to blame for the accident. D. No-she would have to rely on short-term disability insurance to cover lost wages in this situation. 18. Which of the following is NOT one of the required elements for establishing a prima facie case of disparate treatment intentional) discrimination? A. The plaintiff is a member of a protected class. B. The plaintiff meets the job qualifications C. The employer had a history of discriminatory behavior. D. The plaintiff was not hired for the position. If an employee got fired because she refused to lie to a federal OSHA official during an inspection of the workplace, what type of claim would the worker most likely have against that employer? A. Breach of an implied contract B. Retaliation C. Wrongful discharge D. No claim, because of the doctrine of employment at will Luke is the only man working in a modeling agency. Some co-workers make suggestive comments about his looks. They also display Chippendale posters and Playgirl centerfolds in the office and harass him while he is working. After putting up with their behavior for a year, Luke quits in disgust. He may bring a claim under Title VII based on: A. Sexual harassment B. Disparate impact C. Remedial standards D. Bona fide occupational qualification