WGU D352 Exam 1 Questions And Answers New
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Describe the difference between mediation and arbitration. Answer -
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List and describe exceptions to employment at will. Answer - Exceptions to
employment at will include:
*Public Policy Exception
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*Implied Contract Exception
*Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
**in addition to a collective bargaining agreement and the Model Employment
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Termination Act.
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Four examples of Public Policy Answer - 1) Refusing to break the law
2) Exercising a legal right
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3) Fulfilling a statutory duty
4) Whistleblowing.
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Model Employment Termination Act (META) Answer - an employer may not
terminate employment of an employee without good cause.
Expressed Contracts Answer - stated in distinct and clear language, either orally
or in writing
, Implied Contracts Answer - Contracts in which some terms are not specifically stated, but are
understood by the parties based on the nature of the transaction **BEHAVIOR BASED**
Libel Answer-written defamation
Slander Answer - spoken defamation
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Defamation Answer - Act of harming or ruining another's reputation
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List the elements necessary for establishing a prima facie case of intentional infliction of
emotional distress. Answer - 1. Extreme and outrageous conduct by a defendant.
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2. The defendants' intention of causing, or reckless disregard of the likelihood of causing,
emotional distress
3. The plaintiff's suffering of severe emotional distress (and as a direct result of the defendant's
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extreme and outrageous conduct.
How could qualified privilege provide a defense for defamation? Answer -Qualified privilege
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must have the absence of malice for defense, ie- when one person communicates with another
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who has the legitimate need to know the information (such as an employee telling a supervisor
of another employee's performance, as long as what the employee is saying is in "good faith."
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Qualified Privilege Answer - employers who give references are liable only for false statements
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that they know to be false or that are primarily motivated by ill will
Tortious interference with a contract Answer - Conduct by one party that results in
another's breaching her contract with a third party.
Updated Version 2026
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Describe the difference between mediation and arbitration. Answer -
20
List and describe exceptions to employment at will. Answer - Exceptions to
employment at will include:
*Public Policy Exception
am
*Implied Contract Exception
*Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
**in addition to a collective bargaining agreement and the Model Employment
Ex
Termination Act.
ts
Four examples of Public Policy Answer - 1) Refusing to break the law
2) Exercising a legal right
r
pe
3) Fulfilling a statutory duty
4) Whistleblowing.
Ex
Model Employment Termination Act (META) Answer - an employer may not
terminate employment of an employee without good cause.
Expressed Contracts Answer - stated in distinct and clear language, either orally
or in writing
, Implied Contracts Answer - Contracts in which some terms are not specifically stated, but are
understood by the parties based on the nature of the transaction **BEHAVIOR BASED**
Libel Answer-written defamation
Slander Answer - spoken defamation
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Defamation Answer - Act of harming or ruining another's reputation
20
List the elements necessary for establishing a prima facie case of intentional infliction of
emotional distress. Answer - 1. Extreme and outrageous conduct by a defendant.
am
2. The defendants' intention of causing, or reckless disregard of the likelihood of causing,
emotional distress
3. The plaintiff's suffering of severe emotional distress (and as a direct result of the defendant's
Ex
extreme and outrageous conduct.
How could qualified privilege provide a defense for defamation? Answer -Qualified privilege
s
must have the absence of malice for defense, ie- when one person communicates with another
rt
who has the legitimate need to know the information (such as an employee telling a supervisor
of another employee's performance, as long as what the employee is saying is in "good faith."
pe
Qualified Privilege Answer - employers who give references are liable only for false statements
Ex
that they know to be false or that are primarily motivated by ill will
Tortious interference with a contract Answer - Conduct by one party that results in
another's breaching her contract with a third party.
