Employment & Labor Law – WGU D352: Questions &
Detailed Solutions
A manager has posted false rumors on social media that a terminated
employee is not eligible for rehire based on what they overheard about the
employee.
Which workplace tort is the manager committing? Correct Answer -
Libel
A senior financial analyst files a hostile work environment claim against their
manager for inappropriate comments and promises of a promotion if they go
on a date with them. Shortly after the complaint investigation, the senior
financial analyst is moved to a lower pay grade, and their salary is reduced.
What is the name for this type of action? Correct Answer - Retaliatory
demotion
A federal contracting company has failed a recent safety inspection. Repairs
will be made in 60 days, when additional funds are available. An employee
feels morally obligated to report the situation to the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) but is afraid of potential consequences.
Which provision of Title VII will protect this employee? Correct Answer -
Retaliation
What is the purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act? Correct Answer - To
impose civil and criminal penalties against employers who take actions
against whistleblowers
The Whistleblower Act provides protection for employees who report safety
hazards in the workplace.
True or False? Correct Answer - True
Two employees were dating at work, and one of them ended the relationship.
The employee who was rejected wanted revenge. To embarrass their ex-
partner, they created a fake social media account and posted private pictures
, that were sent during their relationship. Once the postings started spreading
around the workplace, the inflicted employee was embarrassed, missed
several days of work, and started looking for another job.
Which type of violation did the employee commit? Correct Answer -
Delivering emotional distress
Libel Correct Answer - a written defamation / falsehood
Slander Correct Answer - a spoken defamation / falsehood
An employee was called to act as a witness during a wage and hour
investigation. The employee agreed with another employee's complaint by
admitting they had worked off the clock at the department manager's
direction. The manager was disciplined and told not to do this again. A couple
of months later, the same employee was removed from their current
department trainer position and made a regular associate. This change in
status caused the employee to lose the ability to earn extra pay as a trainer.
Which type of tort law is this an example of? Correct Answer -
Retaliatory demotion
A new employee is provided with the company employee handbook their first
day at work. The employee reports to work at 8 a.m. for the first 30 days but
then starts to report to work at 9 a.m. for the next two weeks. The handbook
clearly describes the attendance policy, stating business hours are 8 a.m.-5
p.m. The employer terminates the employee due to unsatisfactory
performance.
Which legislation protects the right of the employer to terminate this
employee for a good cause? Correct Answer - Model Employment
Termination Act
A global pandemic has forced a company to lay off over half of its workers.
Due to how quickly government regulations changed and the effects of the
subsequent financial crisis, the company provided less than 60 days' notice to
the affected workers.
Detailed Solutions
A manager has posted false rumors on social media that a terminated
employee is not eligible for rehire based on what they overheard about the
employee.
Which workplace tort is the manager committing? Correct Answer -
Libel
A senior financial analyst files a hostile work environment claim against their
manager for inappropriate comments and promises of a promotion if they go
on a date with them. Shortly after the complaint investigation, the senior
financial analyst is moved to a lower pay grade, and their salary is reduced.
What is the name for this type of action? Correct Answer - Retaliatory
demotion
A federal contracting company has failed a recent safety inspection. Repairs
will be made in 60 days, when additional funds are available. An employee
feels morally obligated to report the situation to the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) but is afraid of potential consequences.
Which provision of Title VII will protect this employee? Correct Answer -
Retaliation
What is the purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act? Correct Answer - To
impose civil and criminal penalties against employers who take actions
against whistleblowers
The Whistleblower Act provides protection for employees who report safety
hazards in the workplace.
True or False? Correct Answer - True
Two employees were dating at work, and one of them ended the relationship.
The employee who was rejected wanted revenge. To embarrass their ex-
partner, they created a fake social media account and posted private pictures
, that were sent during their relationship. Once the postings started spreading
around the workplace, the inflicted employee was embarrassed, missed
several days of work, and started looking for another job.
Which type of violation did the employee commit? Correct Answer -
Delivering emotional distress
Libel Correct Answer - a written defamation / falsehood
Slander Correct Answer - a spoken defamation / falsehood
An employee was called to act as a witness during a wage and hour
investigation. The employee agreed with another employee's complaint by
admitting they had worked off the clock at the department manager's
direction. The manager was disciplined and told not to do this again. A couple
of months later, the same employee was removed from their current
department trainer position and made a regular associate. This change in
status caused the employee to lose the ability to earn extra pay as a trainer.
Which type of tort law is this an example of? Correct Answer -
Retaliatory demotion
A new employee is provided with the company employee handbook their first
day at work. The employee reports to work at 8 a.m. for the first 30 days but
then starts to report to work at 9 a.m. for the next two weeks. The handbook
clearly describes the attendance policy, stating business hours are 8 a.m.-5
p.m. The employer terminates the employee due to unsatisfactory
performance.
Which legislation protects the right of the employer to terminate this
employee for a good cause? Correct Answer - Model Employment
Termination Act
A global pandemic has forced a company to lay off over half of its workers.
Due to how quickly government regulations changed and the effects of the
subsequent financial crisis, the company provided less than 60 days' notice to
the affected workers.
