Labor Law
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What is the primary federal law that governs labor relations in the United States?
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The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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The Equal Pay Act (EPA)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
The NLRA, also known as the Wagner Act, was enacted in 1935 to protect the rights of employees to organize and bargain collectively with their employers.
Which of the following is NOT a protected activity under the NLRA?
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Joining a union
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Bargaining collectively with an employer
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Engaging in a strike or work stoppage
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Refusing to work overtime
Refusing to work overtime is not a protected activity under the NLRA because it is not considered to be a concerted activity.
What is the purpose of the FLSA?
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To set minimum wage and overtime pay standards
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To prohibit discrimination in employment
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To protect the rights of employees to organize and bargain collectively
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To ensure safe and healthy working conditions
The FLSA, also known as the Wage and Hour Law, was enacted in 1938 to establish minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements for employees.
Which of the following is NOT a provision of the EPA?
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Equal pay for equal work
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Prohibition of sex-based wage discrimination
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Equal pay for comparable work
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Equal pay for substantially equal work
The EPA does not require equal pay for comparable work. It only requires equal pay for equal work and prohibits sex-based wage discrimination.
What is the purpose of OSHA?
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To set minimum wage and overtime pay standards
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To prohibit discrimination in employment
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To protect the rights of employees to organize and bargain collectively
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To ensure safe and healthy working conditions
OSHA, also known as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, was created in 1970 to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees.
Which of the following is NOT a right of employees under OSHA?
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The right to a safe and healthy workplace
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The right to refuse to work in unsafe conditions
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The right to be informed of workplace hazards
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The right to participate in safety inspections
Employees do not have the right to participate in safety inspections under OSHA. However, they do have the right to request an inspection.
What is the difference between a union and a professional association?
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A union is a voluntary organization of employees that bargains collectively with an employer, while a professional association is a voluntary organization of professionals that promotes their interests.
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A union is a mandatory organization of employees that bargains collectively with an employer, while a professional association is a voluntary organization of professionals that promotes their interests.
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A union is a voluntary organization of employees that represents their interests in the workplace, while a professional association is a mandatory organization of professionals that promotes their interests.
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A union is a mandatory organization of employees that represents their interests in the workplace, while a professional association is a voluntary organization of professionals that promotes their interests.
Unions are voluntary organizations that represent their members in collective bargaining with employers. Professional associations are voluntary organizations that promote the interests of their members, but they do not engage in collective bargaining.
What is the purpose of a collective bargaining agreement?
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To set wages, hours, and working conditions for employees
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To establish a grievance procedure for employees
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To provide a mechanism for resolving disputes between employees and employers
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All of the above
Collective bargaining agreements set wages, hours, and working conditions for employees, establish a grievance procedure for employees, and provide a mechanism for resolving disputes between employees and employers.
What is a grievance procedure?
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A process for resolving disputes between employees and employers
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A process for resolving disputes between unions and employers
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A process for resolving disputes between employees and unions
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None of the above
A grievance procedure is a process for resolving disputes between employees and employers. It typically involves a series of steps, such as filing a grievance, meeting with a supervisor, and going to arbitration.
What is arbitration?
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A process for resolving disputes between employees and employers
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A process for resolving disputes between unions and employers
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A process for resolving disputes between employees and unions
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A process for resolving disputes between the government and employers
Arbitration is a process for resolving disputes between employees and employers. It typically involves a neutral third party, such as an arbitrator, who hears evidence from both sides and makes a decision.
What is the difference between a strike and a lockout?
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A strike is a work stoppage by employees, while a lockout is a work stoppage by employers.
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A strike is a work stoppage by employees, while a lockout is a work stoppage by unions.
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A strike is a work stoppage by employees, while a lockout is a work stoppage by the government.
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None of the above
A strike is a work stoppage by employees, typically in an effort to force an employer to meet their demands. A lockout is a work stoppage by employers, typically in an effort to force employees to accept their terms.
What is the purpose of a picket line?
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To inform the public about a strike
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To prevent employees from entering the workplace
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To prevent customers from entering the workplace
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All of the above
Picket lines are used to inform the public about a strike, to prevent employees from entering the workplace, and to prevent customers from entering the workplace.
What is the difference between a closed shop and an open shop?
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In a closed shop, all employees must be members of the union, while in an open shop, employees are not required to be members of the union.
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In a closed shop, all employees must be members of the union, while in an open shop, employees are required to be members of the union.
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In a closed shop, all employees must be members of the union, while in an open shop, employees are not required to be members of the union.
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None of the above
In a closed shop, all employees must be members of the union. In an open shop, employees are not required to be members of the union.
What is the difference between a union shop and an agency shop?
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In a union shop, all employees must pay union dues, while in an agency shop, only union members must pay union dues.
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In a union shop, all employees must pay union dues, while in an agency shop, only non-union members must pay union dues.
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In a union shop, all employees must pay union dues, while in an agency shop, only union members must pay union dues.
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None of the above
In a union shop, all employees must pay union dues. In an agency shop, only union members must pay union dues.
What is the difference between a right-to-work law and a closed shop?
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A right-to-work law prohibits closed shops, while a closed shop requires all employees to be members of the union.
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A right-to-work law prohibits closed shops, while a closed shop requires all employees to pay union dues.
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A right-to-work law prohibits closed shops, while a closed shop requires all employees to be represented by the union.
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None of the above
A right-to-work law prohibits closed shops, which require all employees to be members of the union. A closed shop requires all employees to be members of the union.