WGU D352 PA: Questions With Proven Solutions
Which constitutional provision mandates that federal regulations have
priority over state law? Correct Answer - Supremacy Clause
Which doctrine is used by U.S. courts to align current cases with prior legal
decisions? Correct Answer - Stare decisis
Two corporations have combined their management and operations into a
single place with 30 total employees.
Which type of business relationship is formed that now requires both
companies to comply with federal employment law? Correct Answer -
Integrated enterprise
Which test is used to distinguish an independent contractor from an
employee? Correct Answer - Economic realities test
The employee handbook used by a temporary employment agency stated,
"Employees may not be terminated except after first receiving an oral
warning, then a formal written warning."
Which principle is demonstrated in the handbook? Correct Answer -
Express Term
No employee with a company has ever been terminated without strict
adherence to the progressive discipline procedures outlined in the employee
handbook.
How does the employee handbook apply in this situation? Correct Answer -
It is an implied contract for employees.
What determines employer liability under the respondeat superior doctrine?
Correct Answer - The scope of employment
Which term indicates that an employer may terminate an employee at any
time, for any legal reason, without incurring liability? Correct Answer -
Employment-at-will
Which constitutional provision mandates that federal regulations have
priority over state law? Correct Answer - Supremacy Clause
Which doctrine is used by U.S. courts to align current cases with prior legal
decisions? Correct Answer - Stare decisis
Two corporations have combined their management and operations into a
single place with 30 total employees.
Which type of business relationship is formed that now requires both
companies to comply with federal employment law? Correct Answer -
Integrated enterprise
Which test is used to distinguish an independent contractor from an
employee? Correct Answer - Economic realities test
The employee handbook used by a temporary employment agency stated,
"Employees may not be terminated except after first receiving an oral
warning, then a formal written warning."
Which principle is demonstrated in the handbook? Correct Answer -
Express Term
No employee with a company has ever been terminated without strict
adherence to the progressive discipline procedures outlined in the employee
handbook.
How does the employee handbook apply in this situation? Correct Answer -
It is an implied contract for employees.
What determines employer liability under the respondeat superior doctrine?
Correct Answer - The scope of employment
Which term indicates that an employer may terminate an employee at any
time, for any legal reason, without incurring liability? Correct Answer -
Employment-at-will
