TSC, CSP AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION
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. - Answers
: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? - Answers :False/no
Which of the following is NOT part of the ASA code of ethics and good practice? -
Answers :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)?
- Answers :No
May a staffing firm require the OSHA officers to have a warrant before sharing
information? - Answers :Yes
In many states, workers' comp claims may be denied if the employees tests positive for
drug or alcohol during post-accident testing - Answers :True
In a typical staffing arrangement, when a temporary employee is injured on the job,
courts in most states will allow the employee to sue the customer and recover damages
if the employee can prove that the customer was negligent. - Answers :False
The FLSA provides that all exempt employees must be paid at a rate not less than 1½
times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek. -
Answers :False
Which statement regarding employment at will is false. - Answers :An employee may be
fired for refusing to perform a task, even if that task is illegal.
For how many days must a disability from a workplace injury last in order for the
employee to receive workers' compensation benefits for the first three calendar days of
the disability? - Answers :More than 14 days
,It is illegal to discriminate against an applicant based on - Answers :None of the above
A. Prior experience
B. Skill
C. Testing
D. Only a and c
Jerry has developed a drinking problem and is frequently absent from work as a result.
In addition, he has made several mistakes that have caused his employer to lose
customers. If Jerry is terminated because of his attendance and performance issues,
can he prevail on a disability discrimination claim under the ADA? - Answers :No
Staffing firms are strictly liable when clients' unfair labor practices violate the NLRA -
Answers :False
The burden to demonstrate the existence of a BFOQ is on the____? - Answers
:Employer
Recruiters who promise ongoing assignments may create implied contracts. - Answers
:True
Professional employer organizations generally recruit workers from the labor market
and assign them to clients. - Answers :False
The most common exception to the employment-at-will rule is that the termination is
contrary to public policy. Which of the following is not a type of public policy violation? -
Answers :An employee is terminated for repeated violations of the company's
punctuality policy
There are several distinct types of public policy violations. These include termination for
refusing to perform an unlawful act, termination for exercising statutory right, termination
for whistle-blowing, and termination for violation of statute. However, termination due to
an employee's failure to comply with an employer's lawful policy does not constitute a
public policy violation.
Thora hurt her leg today at work. She will be out of work for five days. Under Arizona's
workers' compensation law, compensation for missed time will begin on the first Monday
following the date of her injury. - Answers :False
Lori worked for your firm for 6 months. She just completed her assignment and has
accepted a full-time job with the client. How long must you store her original I-9 form? -
Answers :2.5 years
_________________ may contain a waiver or release of claims against the employer. -
Answers :Separation agreements
, A temporary employee on a temporary-to-hire assignment who is hired by the customer
at the end of an assignment may be entitled to benefits under the customer's collective
bargaining agreement retroactive to the beginning of the temporary assignment. -
Answers :True
Julie believes she has been discriminated against and would like to file a charge with
the federal EEOC. How many days from alleged discrimination does Julie have to file
the charge? - Answers :300
Susie had plastic surgery requiring an overnight stay in a hospital. Will time off for follow
up appointments following the surgery be eligible for FMLA? - Answers :Yes
The document used by employers to establish who is authorized to work in the U.S. is
the - Answers :Form I-9
Under the ADA, an employer may ask applicants, "Are you currently using illegal
drugs?" - Answers :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? - Answers :No
A staffing company does not need to develop a substance abuse policy if it requires
drug testing. - Answers :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? - Answers :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? - Answers :No
Under Federal law are employers prohibited from refusing to hire candidates based on
lawful conduct such as use of alcohol, smoking or gun ownership? - Answers :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? - Answers :Yes
Can the use of E-Verify be a substitute for I-9 verification? - Answers :No
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. - Answers
: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? - Answers :False/no
Which of the following is NOT part of the ASA code of ethics and good practice? -
Answers :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)?
- Answers :No
May a staffing firm require the OSHA officers to have a warrant before sharing
information? - Answers :Yes
In many states, workers' comp claims may be denied if the employees tests positive for
drug or alcohol during post-accident testing - Answers :True
In a typical staffing arrangement, when a temporary employee is injured on the job,
courts in most states will allow the employee to sue the customer and recover damages
if the employee can prove that the customer was negligent. - Answers :False
The FLSA provides that all exempt employees must be paid at a rate not less than 1½
times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek. -
Answers :False
Which statement regarding employment at will is false. - Answers :An employee may be
fired for refusing to perform a task, even if that task is illegal.
For how many days must a disability from a workplace injury last in order for the
employee to receive workers' compensation benefits for the first three calendar days of
the disability? - Answers :More than 14 days
,It is illegal to discriminate against an applicant based on - Answers :None of the above
A. Prior experience
B. Skill
C. Testing
D. Only a and c
Jerry has developed a drinking problem and is frequently absent from work as a result.
In addition, he has made several mistakes that have caused his employer to lose
customers. If Jerry is terminated because of his attendance and performance issues,
can he prevail on a disability discrimination claim under the ADA? - Answers :No
Staffing firms are strictly liable when clients' unfair labor practices violate the NLRA -
Answers :False
The burden to demonstrate the existence of a BFOQ is on the____? - Answers
:Employer
Recruiters who promise ongoing assignments may create implied contracts. - Answers
:True
Professional employer organizations generally recruit workers from the labor market
and assign them to clients. - Answers :False
The most common exception to the employment-at-will rule is that the termination is
contrary to public policy. Which of the following is not a type of public policy violation? -
Answers :An employee is terminated for repeated violations of the company's
punctuality policy
There are several distinct types of public policy violations. These include termination for
refusing to perform an unlawful act, termination for exercising statutory right, termination
for whistle-blowing, and termination for violation of statute. However, termination due to
an employee's failure to comply with an employer's lawful policy does not constitute a
public policy violation.
Thora hurt her leg today at work. She will be out of work for five days. Under Arizona's
workers' compensation law, compensation for missed time will begin on the first Monday
following the date of her injury. - Answers :False
Lori worked for your firm for 6 months. She just completed her assignment and has
accepted a full-time job with the client. How long must you store her original I-9 form? -
Answers :2.5 years
_________________ may contain a waiver or release of claims against the employer. -
Answers :Separation agreements
, A temporary employee on a temporary-to-hire assignment who is hired by the customer
at the end of an assignment may be entitled to benefits under the customer's collective
bargaining agreement retroactive to the beginning of the temporary assignment. -
Answers :True
Julie believes she has been discriminated against and would like to file a charge with
the federal EEOC. How many days from alleged discrimination does Julie have to file
the charge? - Answers :300
Susie had plastic surgery requiring an overnight stay in a hospital. Will time off for follow
up appointments following the surgery be eligible for FMLA? - Answers :Yes
The document used by employers to establish who is authorized to work in the U.S. is
the - Answers :Form I-9
Under the ADA, an employer may ask applicants, "Are you currently using illegal
drugs?" - Answers :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? - Answers :No
A staffing company does not need to develop a substance abuse policy if it requires
drug testing. - Answers :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? - Answers :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? - Answers :No
Under Federal law are employers prohibited from refusing to hire candidates based on
lawful conduct such as use of alcohol, smoking or gun ownership? - Answers :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? - Answers :Yes
Can the use of E-Verify be a substitute for I-9 verification? - Answers :No
