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If an employer meets all of the necessary per Diem requirements, the amount provided to an
employee while working out of town is tax deductible for the employer.
True
Anthony is a non managerial employee of FedCo who recently turned 65. FedCo has a
mandatory retirement policy that requires Jerry to retire. Under the policy, Jerry will receive an
annual retirement benefit of 45000. Under federal law, is FedCo's mandatory retirement policy
lawful?
False/no
Which of the following is NOT part of the ASA code of ethics and good practice?
Staffing firms must offer benefits to all workers
Rose is John's next interview. John quickly realizes that Rose's English is marginal. He has to ask
her to repeat herself several times to be understood. When John asks Rose where she was born
and how long she had been in the U.S., Rose refuses to answer. Rose then does well on a typing
test, but poorly on a general honesty test. After John tells her that he will call her if anything
opens up, she leaves. They never discuss anything else. John writes on her application form:
"Do not use. Heavy Spanish accent, low honesty score." Was it appropriate for John to write
"Do not use. Heavy Spanish accent" on her application form (and thus prevent her from
receiving any assignments)?
No
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Under the ADA, an employer may ask applicants, "Are you currently using illegal drugs?"
True
A contract employee of ABC Staffing passed away from a heart attack while working at a client
site. Does this need to be reported to OSHA?
No
A staffing company does not need to develop a substance abuse policy if it requires drug
testing.
False
Lisa was sent out of town on a temporary assignment. Would the money spent by Lisa on dry
cleaning generally meet the business connection requirement to be considered a
reimbursement made under an accountable plan?
True
Judy accepted an offer of employment at ABC Staffing Company for a 2-day job. After accepting
the offer she realized that she lost her social security card and does not have another document
to prove work authorization. She has applied for a new social security card but it has not arrived
yet. Can ABC Staffing Company use the receipt as proof of eligibility to work in the US for this 2-
day position?
No
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Under Federal law are employers prohibited from refusing to hire candidates based on lawful
conduct such as use of alcohol, smoking or gun ownership?
No
Lisa has been an employee of FedCo for two years and has worked more than 1,250 hours
during the past 12 months. FedCo has exactly 75 employees. Is Lisa entitled to take up to 12
weeks of unpaid leave for the birth of a child or serious illness of a close relative under the
FMLA?
Yes
Can the use of E-Verify be a substitute for I-9 verification?
No
According to EEOC enforcement guidance, only the staffing firm (not its client), is considered to
be the employer for purposes of federal anti-discrimination laws.
False
The Hazard Communication Standard is a federal regulation that requires employers to
communicate to their employees information about safety citations that the company has
received in the past three years.
False
Jerry was an employee of FedCo when he was called to active duty by the U.S. Army. Jerry was
released from active duty three years later. How long does Jerry have to apply for
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reemployment with FedCo under the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Re-
Employment Rights Act?
90 Days
When should an applicant complete the Form I-9?
After the applicants have been tested, interviewed, and accepted by the staffing firm or client.
Employees bring wrongful discharge lawsuits against their employers under a variety of
theories. Some of the most common include:
All of the above:
The termination is contrary to public policy
The employer agreed, implicitly or expressly, to terminate the employee only for unsatisfactory
job performance or other good cause
The termination violates the covenant of good faith and fair dealing
May a staffing firm require the OSHA officers to have a warrant before sharing information?
Yes
In many states, workers' comp claims may be denied if the employees tests positive for drug or
alcohol during post-accident testing
True
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