Bus Law 3.0 Study Guide

Sally is in a serious accident. She is paralyzed from the waist down, but can still perform her job with a reasonable accommodation. What protects her from losing her job, and requires her company to provide the accommodations to perform her job?

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• B. Paralyzed Americans Act

• C. Severely Handicapped Act

• D. Taft-Hartley Act

Ted is a chef. In the kitchen at work, he slipped and fell, breaking his leg. What benefit should Ted receive?

• A. Implied employment agreement

• B. Express employment agreement

• C. Unemployment compensation

• D. Workers’ compensation

Becca is 16 years old, and her employer wants her to use the slicer and the cardboard compactor in the deli. Which act is this company violating?

• A. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• B. Family and Medical Leave Act

• C. Right-to-work laws

• D. NC youth employment provisions of the Wage and Hour Act

Robert was fired from his manufacturing job without cause. Which benefit is Robert entitled to receive from this situation?

• A. Employment at will

• B. Unemployment compensation

• C. Unpaid vacation leave

• D. Workers’ compensation

Megan recently applied for a position at a store in the mall. She has a prosthetic arm. The employer refused to hire her for a sales position. Which act is this company violating?

• Wage and Hour Act

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Age Discrimination in Employment Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act

Shirley was laid off by her employer. What benefit is she entitled to receive?

• Sick leave with pay

• Unemployment compensation

• Unpaid vacation leave

• Workers’ compensation

Wanda’s employer wants to pay her less than the minimum wage. Which law would Wanda use to protect her current wages from being changed to below minimum wage?

• Child Labor Law

• Fair Labor Standards Act

• Payroll Deductions Act

• The Employer Law

Roger was discharged from his job without cause. The employer has the right to terminate his employment without cause under which law?

• Employment at will

• Unemployment compensation

• Unpaid vacation leave

• Workers’ compensation

Ted worked at a factory that was destroyed by fire. What benefit should Ted receive?

• Implied employment agreement

• Express employment agreement

• Unemployment compensation

• Workers’ compensation

Jason’s Deli hires Sam as a consultant to improve the menu. The CEO assigns the VP of Marketing to assist the consultant. In this scenario, Jason’s Deli is the:

• independent contractor

• employee

• employer

• agent.