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Question 41
Which law protects whistleblowers who report fraud in companies that are publicly traded?
a) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
b) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
c) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
d) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Correct Answer: a) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Explanation: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides protections for whistleblowers who report fraudulent activities in publicly traded companies, shielding them from retaliation.
Question 42
An employee takes continuous leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Which of the following is true upon their return to work?
a) The employer must reinstate the employee to their previous position or an equivalent one
b) The employer can assign the employee to any available position
c) The employer must give the employee a promotion
d) The employer is not required to reinstate the employee
Correct Answer: a) The employer must reinstate the employee to their previous position or an equivalent one
Explanation: FMLA guarantees that employees who take leave will be restored to their original job or an equivalent position upon their return.
Question 43
Which of the following actions is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?
a) Refusing to hire someone because they are over the age of 40
b) Discriminating against employees based on religious beliefs
c) Offering flexible work schedules
d) Conducting a background check on a potential hire
Correct Answer: b) Discriminating against employees based on religious beliefs
Explanation: Title VII prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, which includes refusing to hire someone due to their religious beliefs.
Question 44
An employer violates the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by doing which of the following?
a) Offering flexible work hours
b) Paying non-exempt employees below the federal minimum wage
c) Promoting employees based on merit
d) Providing employees with paid vacation time
Correct Answer: b) Paying non-exempt employees below the federal minimum wage
Explanation: The FLSA sets the federal minimum wage, and paying employees below this amount for work performed is a violation of the law.
Question 45
Which law regulates how employers gather, process, and retain health information about employees?
a) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
b) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
c) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
d) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Correct Answer: b) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Explanation: HIPAA regulates the handling of employees' health information to ensure that it is kept private and secure.
Question 46
An employee files a complaint of gender-based discrimination. The employer subsequently reduces the employee’s hours. Which legal issue is most relevant in this case?
a) Constructive discharge
b) Quid pro quo harassment
c) Retaliation
d) Libel
Correct Answer: c) Retaliation
Explanation: Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action, such as reducing hours, against an employee for engaging in a legally protected activity, such as filing a discrimination complaint.
Question 47
An employee was wrongfully terminated and seeks back pay. What does back pay represent?
a) Compensation for future wages the employee would have earned
b) Reimbursement for lost wages from the time of termination until reinstatement
c) Monetary punishment for the employer
d) A severance package negotiated upon termination
Correct Answer: b) Reimbursement for lost wages from the time of termination until reinstatement
Explanation: Back pay is the amount of compensation that an employee would have earned if they had not been wrongfully terminated, covering the period between the termination and reinstatement.
Question 48
Which of the following types of businesses is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
a) Seasonal amusement businesses
b) Corporate law firms
c) Manufacturing companies
d) Retail stores
Correct Answer: a) Seasonal amusement businesses
Explanation: Seasonal amusement businesses are exempt from certain provisions of the FLSA, including overtime and minimum wage requirements.
Question 49
Which law prohibits employers from firing workers due to their association with a person of a specific national origin?
a) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
b) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
c) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
d) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Correct Answer: b) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Explanation: Title VII prohibits discrimination based on national origin, which includes taking adverse action against employees due to their association with individuals of a particular national origin.
Question 50
An employer fails to notify workers of a plant closing 45 days before the closure, violating federal law. Which law did the employer breach?
a) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
b) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
c) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
d) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Correct Answer: a) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
Explanation: The WARN Act requires employers to provide 60 days' notice in advance of plant closures or mass layoffs. A 45-day notice is insufficient under this law.
