BUL 3351 Final Exam Questions and
Answers
Employment At-Will Doctrine - Answer-Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any
time and for any reason, unless doing so would violate the provisions of an employment contract or
statue.
Employment Termination for Cause - Answer-Some employees are covered by contracts where an
employer can only terminate employment "for cause." This means the employer has to have an
adequate reason to terminate employment (i.e., the employee flagrantly violates the law.) In some
cases, a "moral clause" is included.
Public Policy for Theory of Employment At-Will - Answer-Employees cannot fired for:
1. Filiing worker's compensation claims.
2. Whistleblowing
-- Employees may be able to recover lost wages and benefits, have financial claims for pain and
suffering, and possibly punitive damages for public policy violations.
Job Applications - Answer-Questions on a job application must have reasonable relationship towards
the job.
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 - Answer-This act established the following standards:
, -- Prohibition of children under 14 years from working (with the exception of few industries). Complete
impermissibility of children under 14 to work in dangerous environments.
-- Minimum wage level (established by Congress)
-- Provides that work over 40 hours per week is paid at 1.5 times individual's regular hourly wage.
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 - Answer-If an employee has worked for an employer for 12
months (at least 1,250 hours), they may take 12 of unpaid leave for certain reasons. * This act only
applies to employers with 50 or more employees.
Unemployment Compensation Insurance - Answer-Individuals must be willing and able to work, to be
eligible for unemployment benefits. Workers that were either: fired for misconduct or voluntarily left
their jobs are ineligible for benefits.
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) - Answer-Provides that employees
(with the exception of workers fired for gross misconduct) may continue to receive health insurance
under an employer's plan for 18 months after termination (29 months if worker is disabled).
To be eligible for Worker's Compensation, a person must have been injured/hurt: - Answer-1. On the
job
2. In the course and scope of their employment.
Other Notes on Worker's Compensation - Answer-1. A worker covered by worker's compensation (WC),
cannot sue the employer in legal court.
2. WC typically doesn't cover an employee's intentional acts, but does still cover negligent acts.
3. WC doesn't cover an employer's intentional acts, but an employee may sue them in tort.
4. Employees are free to sue the manufacturer/designer that caused their injury at the workplace (strict
liability).
Worker's Compensation Requirements in Florida - Answer--- Non-Construction Employers: WC is
required if there are 4 or more employees.
Answers
Employment At-Will Doctrine - Answer-Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any
time and for any reason, unless doing so would violate the provisions of an employment contract or
statue.
Employment Termination for Cause - Answer-Some employees are covered by contracts where an
employer can only terminate employment "for cause." This means the employer has to have an
adequate reason to terminate employment (i.e., the employee flagrantly violates the law.) In some
cases, a "moral clause" is included.
Public Policy for Theory of Employment At-Will - Answer-Employees cannot fired for:
1. Filiing worker's compensation claims.
2. Whistleblowing
-- Employees may be able to recover lost wages and benefits, have financial claims for pain and
suffering, and possibly punitive damages for public policy violations.
Job Applications - Answer-Questions on a job application must have reasonable relationship towards
the job.
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 - Answer-This act established the following standards:
, -- Prohibition of children under 14 years from working (with the exception of few industries). Complete
impermissibility of children under 14 to work in dangerous environments.
-- Minimum wage level (established by Congress)
-- Provides that work over 40 hours per week is paid at 1.5 times individual's regular hourly wage.
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 - Answer-If an employee has worked for an employer for 12
months (at least 1,250 hours), they may take 12 of unpaid leave for certain reasons. * This act only
applies to employers with 50 or more employees.
Unemployment Compensation Insurance - Answer-Individuals must be willing and able to work, to be
eligible for unemployment benefits. Workers that were either: fired for misconduct or voluntarily left
their jobs are ineligible for benefits.
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) - Answer-Provides that employees
(with the exception of workers fired for gross misconduct) may continue to receive health insurance
under an employer's plan for 18 months after termination (29 months if worker is disabled).
To be eligible for Worker's Compensation, a person must have been injured/hurt: - Answer-1. On the
job
2. In the course and scope of their employment.
Other Notes on Worker's Compensation - Answer-1. A worker covered by worker's compensation (WC),
cannot sue the employer in legal court.
2. WC typically doesn't cover an employee's intentional acts, but does still cover negligent acts.
3. WC doesn't cover an employer's intentional acts, but an employee may sue them in tort.
4. Employees are free to sue the manufacturer/designer that caused their injury at the workplace (strict
liability).
Worker's Compensation Requirements in Florida - Answer--- Non-Construction Employers: WC is
required if there are 4 or more employees.
