WGU D352 PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Based on what they heard about a fired employee, a management has spread
untrue rumours on social media that the individual is not eligible for rehire.
Which tort is the manager committing at work?
Libel
A senior financial analyst accuses their manager of creating a hostile work
environment by making offensive remarks and promising them a promotion if
they go on a date. The senior financial analyst's compensation is lowered and
they are transferred to a lower pay grade shortly after the complaint
investigation is completed. What's the term for this kind of behaviour?
Demotion in Retaliation
One of the two coworkers who were dating broke up with the other. The
rejected employee sought retribution. To disgrace their ex-partner, they
constructed a false social media account and posted private images that were
sent during their relationship. After the job listings began to circulate, the
offended employee became ashamed, skipped a few days of work, and began
searching for another position. What kind of infraction did the worker commit?
causing emotional discomfort
During a wage and hour investigation, a worker was asked to testify. The
worker acknowledged that the department manager had ordered them to work
after hours. The management received disciplinary action and a warning not to
repeat the behaviour. The same worker was promoted to regular associate and
relieved of their present department trainer role a few months later. The
employee lost the opportunity to receive additional compensation as a trainer as
a result of this status change. What kind of tort law is this an illustration of?
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Based on what they heard about a fired employee, a management has spread
untrue rumours on social media that the individual is not eligible for rehire.
Which tort is the manager committing at work?
Libel
A senior financial analyst accuses their manager of creating a hostile work
environment by making offensive remarks and promising them a promotion if
they go on a date. The senior financial analyst's compensation is lowered and
they are transferred to a lower pay grade shortly after the complaint
investigation is completed. What's the term for this kind of behaviour?
Demotion in Retaliation
One of the two coworkers who were dating broke up with the other. The
rejected employee sought retribution. To disgrace their ex-partner, they
constructed a false social media account and posted private images that were
sent during their relationship. After the job listings began to circulate, the
offended employee became ashamed, skipped a few days of work, and began
searching for another position. What kind of infraction did the worker commit?
causing emotional discomfort
During a wage and hour investigation, a worker was asked to testify. The
worker acknowledged that the department manager had ordered them to work
after hours. The management received disciplinary action and a warning not to
repeat the behaviour. The same worker was promoted to regular associate and
relieved of their present department trainer role a few months later. The
employee lost the opportunity to receive additional compensation as a trainer as
a result of this status change. What kind of tort law is this an illustration of?
