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Hiring & Firing (Employment-At-Will + Exceptions)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Missouri is an "employment-at-will" state. What does this most accurately mean for employers?

a)

Workers can only be fired with a written warning

b)

Employers can fire employees for almost any reason

c)

Employees can’t quit without notice

d)

Firing must be approved by the state

2.

True or False: In Missouri, an employer can terminate an employee for no reason at all under employment-at-will.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which situation is an exception to Missouri’s employment-at-will rule because the employee is engaging in a protected refusal?

a)

The employee is late twice

b)

The employee refuses to break the law

c)

The employer changes the schedule

d)

The employee asks for overtime

4.

True or False: Firing an employee for reporting unsafe working conditions is lawful under Missouri’s employment-at-will.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Firing someone for reporting legal violations is best described as:

a)

Discrimination

b)

Retaliation

c)

Harassment

d)

Just cause firing

6.

True or False: A business may lawfully fire an employee for serving on jury duty.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which reason is illegal for firing someone in Missouri?

a)

Poor performance

b)

Theft

c)

Complaining about discrimination

d)

Repeated absences

8.

True or False: Employers in Missouri must provide two weeks’ notice before firing an employee.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of the following is considered a protected activity that employers cannot lawfully retaliate against?

a)

Asking for time off

b)

Reporting safety violations

c)

Gossiping

d)

Skipping shifts

10.

True or False: In Missouri, quitting a job must always be done in writing.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True or False: Age discrimination protections in Missouri begin at age 40.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

It is illegal to refuse to hire someone because of which characteristic?

a)

Race

b)

Hair color

c)

Clothing style

d)

Transportation method

13.

True or False: A business can legally deny a job to someone who is pregnant.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which option best describes a disability under discrimination law?

a)

Having allergies

b)

Having a temporary cold

c)

Having a physical or mental impairment

d)

Disliking loud noises

15.

True or False: Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Making fun of someone’s accent could be considered what?

a)

Harassment

b)

Discrimination

c)

Both harassment and discrimination

d)

Neither

17.

True or False: Men and women must be paid equally for equal work.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Which is NOT a protected class under Missouri law?

a)

Race

b)

Sex

c)

National origin

d)

Hair length

19.

Discrimination must involve which element to be legally actionable?

a)

A protected characteristic

b)

A joke

c)

A disagreement

d)

A schedule change

20.

True or False: Harassment counts as discrimination if it is severe or repeated.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Which situation could be gender discrimination?

a)

A boss prefers someone who works faster

b)

A woman is paid less for the same work

c)

A worker is late repeatedly

d)

None of the above

22.

Which best describes a hostile work environment?

a)

Occasional rudeness

b)

Severe or repeated harassment

c)

Styles you don’t like

d)

Annoying coworkers

23.

Which is not a protected class under Missouri law?

a)

Race

b)

Sex

c)

National Origin

d)

Hair length

24.

True or False: Employers can fire someone for participating in a discrimination investigation.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

True or False: Harassment counts as discrimination if it is severe or repeated.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

True or False: A company can deny a job to someone who uses a wheelchair if they could still perform the job with accommodations.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Missouri employers must pay workers at least:

a)

Whatever the employer chooses

b)

The Missouri minimum wage

c)

Federal minimum wage only

d)

No minimum wage applies

28.

True or False: Employers must pay workers for required training hours.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Overtime begins after how many hours in a workweek?

a)

35 hours

b)

40 hours

c)

45 hours

d)

50 hours

30.

True or False: Employers can take tips from employees if customers leave them.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Time worked “off the clock” is:

a)

Optional

b)

Illegal

c)

Only allowed for managers

d)

Allowed if employee agrees

32.

True or False: Workers are legally guaranteed paid breaks in Missouri.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

True or False: Posting someone’s medical information at work is illegal.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

A worker who reports unsafe conditions is protected under:

a)

Whistleblower laws

b)

Fashion laws

c)

Parking rules

d)

None

35.

True or False: Employers may legally change timecards to reduce pay.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Employers must give final paychecks:

a)

Whenever they feel like it

b)

Within a reasonable time

c)

Immediately

d)

Only if the employee asks

37.

True or False: Employers must pay employees for all hours worked, even unauthorized ones.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

A worker who refuses unsafe work:

a)

Must be fired

b)

Is protected

c)

Can be fined

d)

Isn’t protected

39.

True or False: An employee’s locker and bags can always be searched without reason.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

A workplace privacy rule means employers:

a)

Can’t ever monitor anything

b)

Must tell employees about major monitoring practices

c)

Have no rights

d)

Must remove all cameras

41.

A 16-year-old can work until what time on a school night in Missouri?

a)

Midnight

b)

10 p.m.

c)

Any time

d)

3 a.m.

42.

True or False: A 15-year-old can work construction if supervised.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Teens under 16 can work:

a)

Unlimited hours

b)

Limited hours per day/week

c)

In dangerous jobs

d)

Overnight shifts

44.

Missouri requires employers to give employees:

a)

Paid vacations

b)

Breaks for minors

c)

Unlimited sick time

d)

Paid meals

45.

A worker who refuses unsafe work is:

a)

Must be fired

b)

Is protected

c)

Can be fined

d)

Isn’t protected

46.

True or False: An employee’s locker and bags can always be searched without reason.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

A workplace privacy rule means employers:

a)

Can’t ever monitor anything

b)

Must tell employees about major monitoring practices

c)

Have no rights

d)

Must remove all cameras

48.

In Missouri, a 16-year-old can work until what time on a school night?

a)

Midnight

b)

10 p.m.

c)

Any time

d)

3 a.m.

49.

True or False: A 15-year-old can work construction if supervised.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

For teens under 16, which statement is accurate?

a)

They may work unlimited hours

b)

They may work limited hours per day/week

c)

They may work in dangerous jobs

d)

They may work overnight shifts

51.

Missouri requires employers to provide which of the following to employees?

a)

Paid vacations

b)

Breaks for minors

c)

Unlimited sick time

d)

Paid meals

52.

True or False: Employers must keep time records for teen workers.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Working more than legal hours as a minor most directly affects:

a)

Safety

b)

Education

c)

Workplace law violations

d)

All of the above

54.

A 14-year-old is permitted to work in which role?

a)

In a restaurant kitchen

b)

At a fast-food counter

c)

Operating a fryer

d)

As a cashier or bagger (non-hazardous)

55.

True or False: Minors cannot work during school hours unless homeschooled.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

During an interview, which question is illegal?

a)

Your availability

b)

Your age

c)

Your experience

d)

Your work history

57.

A job posting that says “Young people only” is best described as:

a)

Legal

b)

Age discrimination

c)

Harmless

d)

Marketing

58.

True or False: Employers can refuse to hire someone because of past complaints against other employers.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Hiring tests must be:

a)

Random

b)

Job-related and fair

c)

Unnecessary

d)

Optional only

60.

Which interview topic is illegal for an employer to ask you about?

a)

Your availability for weekend shifts

b)

Your age

c)

Your relevant experience

d)

Your prior work history

61.

True or False: Employers may ask whether you can perform essential job tasks or need reasonable accommodations.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

True or False: An employer may refuse to hire someone solely because the person previously filed complaints against other employers.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Pre-employment testing must meet which standard to be lawful?

a)

Be random and unannounced

b)

Be job-related and fair

c)

Be unnecessary but convenient

d)

Be optional for some candidates

64.

True or False: Employers can deny a job simply because a candidate has a disability.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Employers should avoid hiring decisions based on stereotypes primarily because such decisions may constitute:

a)

Efficiency improvements

b)

Personal taste

c)

Discrimination

d)

Scheduling flexibility

66.

True or False: Asking a candidate about pregnancy during an interview is illegal.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Applicants have the right to be evaluated primarily on which factor?

a)

Physical appearance

b)

Job qualifications

c)

Social media popularity

d)

Personal rumors

68.

True or False: Employers may require drug testing as long as it is applied equally to all applicants.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for which action?

a)

Arriving late

b)

Breaking workplace rules

c)

Reporting legal or safety issues

d)

Being a new hire

70.

True or False: An employee who complains about discrimination cannot legally be fired for making that complaint.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Which action is NOT a protected activity?

a)

Reporting harassment

b)

Filing a discrimination claim

c)

Joining a union

d)

Complaining about soda prices

72.

True or False: Retaliation is illegal even if the original complaint later proves to be incorrect.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

A worker who speaks to investigators about discrimination is considered:

a)

Protected from retaliation

b)

Required to resign

c)

Automatically in trouble

d)

Ineligible for promotion

74.

Retaliation occurs when an employer punishes a worker for engaging in which action?

a)

Being late

b)

Breaking rules

c)

Reporting legal or safety issues

d)

Being new

75.

True or False: An employee who complains about discrimination cannot be fired for making that complaint.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only if the complaint is proven

d)

Only if HR approves

76.

Which is NOT a protected activity under workplace laws?

a)

Reporting harassment

b)

Filing a discrimination claim

c)

Joining a union

d)

Complaining about soda prices

77.

True or False: A worker can be fired for refusing to break the law for a boss.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only if the order is verbal

d)

Only if the worker is on probation

78.

True or False: Sarcastic comments from coworkers automatically count as retaliation.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only if repeated daily

d)

Only if said by a supervisor

79.

Which statement best describes what harassment must be to meet the legal standard?

a)

Annoying

b)

Severe or repeated

c)

Daily

d)

Done only by a supervisor

80.

True or False: A single rude comment always equals harassment.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Which of the following are forms of sexual harassment?

a)

Jokes

b)

Unwanted touching

c)

Pressure for dates

d)

All of the above

82.

True or False: Harassment can come from customers as well as employees.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

A hostile environment is created when which condition is present?

a)

Work is boring

b)

Workers are ignored

c)

Behavior is intimidating or offensive

d)

The AC is broken

84.

When harassment is reported, what must employers do?

a)

Stop harassment once reported

b)

Ignore complaints

c)

Wait for proof before acting

d)

Ask coworkers what they think

85.

True or False: Harassment can be based on any protected class.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

If harassment is reported and the employer ignores it, the employer is:

a)

Not responsible

b)

Legally responsible

c)

Required to fire everyone

d)

Allowed to do nothing

87.

True or False: Harassment must involve physical behavior to be illegal.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Employers must pay wages using a lawful method. Which option reflects a compliant wage payment method?

a)

In cash only

b)

By check or direct deposit

c)

Whenever convenient

d)

Every 3 months

89.

True or False: Pay stubs must show hours worked.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

What is true about employers who don’t pay overtime when it is owed?

a)

Are breaking the law

b)

Are allowed to avoid it

c)

Can avoid it by giving a bonus

d)

Must pay double next week

91.

Which item are employers required to track as part of timekeeping obligations?

a)

Employee birthdays

b)

Hours worked

c)

Favorite foods

d)

Clothing choices

92.

True or False: Working more hours than scheduled still must be paid.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Workplace policies must meet which standard to be effective and lawful?

a)

Written

b)

Reasonable

c)

Followed consistently

d)

All of the above

94.

True or False: Employers can fire someone because they "don’t like their attitude."

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Which requirement cannot be imposed on employees by an employer?

a)

Break the law

b)

Work hard

c)

Follow instructions

d)

Wear uniforms

96.

Where should a complaint about workplace discrimination be filed?

a)

The Missouri Commission on Human Rights

b)

The DMV

c)

The IRS

d)

Local police only

97.

True or False: Screenshot evidence can be used in harassment cases.

a)

True

b)

False

98.

Which document most commonly explains workplace rules to employees?

a)

Employee handbook

b)

Music playlist

c)

Breakroom poster

d)

Water bill

99.

True or False: Employees have the right to see posted labor law posters.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Training employees on harassment is best described as which of the following?

a)

Required for a safe workplace

b)

A waste of time

c)

Optional and unhelpful

d)

Always illegal