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Ch23,24.25 Flashcards

1
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An employment contract for more than one year must be in writing
True or False

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True

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An employee always has access to his personnel records

True or False

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False

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In an employment at will states an employee may be fired at any time with or without cause
True and False

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True

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An employer may always test an employee for drug usage

True or False

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False

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The states, but not the federal gov’t have enacted workers compensation laws
True or False

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True

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Civil Rights Act

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prohibits discrimination during hiring process

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The employer and the employee relationship is first created by contract orally or writing
True or False

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True

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What are the Rights of the Employer

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If the employee stated that have a certain skill the employer expects them to have that skill

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what are fringe benefits

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non wage advantages received by the employer

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Labor Union

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organization of employees formed to promote welfare of member in relation to their working conditions

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Collective bargaining

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discussion and contract between union leader and employer rep

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Employment-at-will

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Employer or employee may terminate at any time

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Exceptions to the Employment-at-will

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  1. Discharge in violation to the law
  2. Going against policy
  3. A discharged of employee with an implied contract
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14
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whistle-blower:

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legislation prohibiting an employer from firing the employee because the employee reports that the employer had violated certain laws

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15
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Termination prohibited because of wrongful

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False offer

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Termination prohibited if not done in good faith

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employer fires employee after telling the employee the jobs is permanent

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Norris-LaGuardia Act

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federal protection to union to organize an bargain collectively

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Wagner Act

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protects union growth and activities from unfair interference from employer

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Tart Hartley Act

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prohibits closed shops

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Closed Shops

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company requiring union membership as a requirement

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Open Shop

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company not requiring you to join a union

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Types of discrimination

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Disparate treatment
Disparate impact
Perpetuating discrimination

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Disparate treatment

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Employer treat employees different like the pay of the of a women and a man

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Disparate impact

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Discrimination discontinues but continues through contract

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Perpetuating discrimination

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company policy works to harm a protected group

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What are three Hostile Work Environment

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ongoing general work practice not stated
Interferes w/ employees job performance
Employer must have known of conduct and failed to prevent it

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Equal pay Act of 1963

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makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate in payment or wages because of gender

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ADA

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passed to prohibit discrimination because of disabilities

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Remedies for Discrimination

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  1. job reinstatement
  2. payment for back pay
  3. injunction against future violations
  4. damages
  5. legal fees
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30
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Defenses

A

Seniority
Business necessity
Bona fide occupational qualifications

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Seniority

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promotion based on seniority

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Business Necessity

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business for a certain practice

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Bona fide occupational qualification

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A business that requires specification and characteristics

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OSHA

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requires most employers to meet certain health and safety standards

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35
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EPPA

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employers prohibits from requiring such test from employees and penalizing

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36
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workers compensation

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state laws providing benefits to employees who are injured

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37
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social security act

A

continuous income for those covered by the act

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38
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ERISH

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controls the length of time an employee must work before becoming vested

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39
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Fair Labor(FLSA)

A

Minimum wage, Overtime pay

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40
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HIPPA

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Lowers an employee chance of existing coverage

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41
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When interviewing or hiring for a job, an employer may not discriminate people in the 40 to 65 year old age group

A

True

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42
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The right of unions to organize and bargain collectively is protected by the civil rights act

A

False (LaGuardia Act)

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43
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An employer may search an employees desk at anytime without employee consent

A

False

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44
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An immigrant to the United States may be employed in this country

A

True

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45
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The FMLA applies to all employers

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False

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46
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How is a principal-agent relationship created

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when one person, called the principal, grants authority to another person, called the agent, to act in place of and bind the principal in dealing with third parties.

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47
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Principal:

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one who authorizes another to act for him or her in business transactions.

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48
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Agent:

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one who represents another in making business transactions.

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Authority:

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power to act for someone else.

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General Agent
(in complete charge)
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agent with authority to perform acts relating to all business matters of principal.

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Special Agent

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agent who has authority to perform one type of act or a limited number of acts relating to principal’s business.

52
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Broker:

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type of special agent whose job is to bring a willing seller and a willing buyer together to form a contract.

53
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Factor:

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type of special agent who gets possession of the principal’s property for the purpose of selling it.

54
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Gratuitous agent:

A

agent who acts for another in business transactions without receiving any compensation.

55
Q

Gratuitous agent has the same power to bind the principal as an agent who is paid
True or False

A

True

56
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Principals who appoint agents must…

A

➜first be legally competent to act for themselves.
➜In most states, minors may appoint agents.
➜Anyone can legally be appointed an agent.
➜Both principals and agents may be either individuals, partnerships, or corporations.

57
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The major difference between the principal-agent relationship and the employer-employee relationship is the degree of control exercised.
True or False

A

True

58
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Independent contractor:

A

one hired to perform a task but not under hirers direction or control

59
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An independent contractor represent the hirer in dealings with third parties.

A

False

60
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A principal-agent relationship may be created by?

A
  1. Contract :may legally appoint an agent by means of an oral or written contract.
  2. Appearance:If third parties are led to believe that a person is an agent because an appearance
  3. Ratification:one person attempts to act as an agent for another and this other person approves
  4. Necessity: Emergency, time permit
61
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Power of attorney

A

formal written document giving agent authority to act.

62
Q

Agency by estoppel

A

situation in which one party creates the appearance that another has the authority to act as an agent.

63
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Obligation of agent to principal

A

➜Obedience: Follow instructions by principal
➜Loyalty.
➜Reasonable skill: possesses some special knowledge or skill.
➜Accurate accounting:keep accurate, up-to-date records of all business transactions
➜Communication:a principal is understood to know any information the agent obtained from third parties

64
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Fiduciary:

A

one who acts for another in a position of trust.

65
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Obligations of the Principal to the Agent

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➜Compensation: entitled to compensation for work done
➜Reimbursement: must reimburse (repay) an agent, for all necessary expenses the agent incurred in carrying out the principal’s business.
➜Indemnification: principal must (protect the agent by making payment) for any personal loss
➜Safe working conditions:
➜Cooperation:duty to assist the agent in every way possible and to cooperate with the agent

66
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A real estate agent hired to sell a house is considered an

a. independent contractor b.employee c. general agent d.special agent

A

c. general agent

67
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A principal legally can appoint an agent by

a.written contract only b.an oral contract only c.notice in newspaper d.oral and written

A

d.oral and writing

68
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A principal-agent relationship may only be created by

a.contract b.appearance c.ratification d.all of above

A

d. all of the above

69
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A principal-agent relationship may be terminated by:

A
  1. Fulfillment of purpose.
  2. Mutual agreement.
  3. Revocation of authority.
  4. Renunciation by the agent.
  5. Operation of law.
  6. Subsequent destruction or illegality.
70
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Fulfillment of purpose

A

agency ends as soon as that act has been accomplished.

71
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Mutual agreement

A

The principal and the agent may mutually agree to end their relationship at any time.

72
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Revocation of Authority

A

terminate the principal-agent relationship with or without cause at any time.

73
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Agency coupled with an interest:

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agency in which agent has a personal interest in subject matter of the agency.

74
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Renunciation

A

agent may refuse to work for principal but may be liable for any loss

75
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Operation of law

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  1. Death of principal or agent

2. Bankruptcy of principal or agent

76
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Subsequent destruction or illegality

A

will end if the purpose becomes illegal, or prohibited by law, making the agency meaningless.

77
Q

Third parties who have dealt regularly with the agent doe not have to be notified by the principal of the termination of the agent’s authority, either personally or in writing.

A

False

78
Q

A principal-agent relationship can be terminated by:

a death of third party b. request of third party c. mutual agreement d. bankruptcy of a third party

A

c.mutual agreement

79
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The right of an agent to require the principal to pay for personal losses incurred by the agent while the agent is performing business for the principal is called
a.rebate b.reimbursement c.indemnification d.recovery

A

c. indemnification

80
Q

A principals obligation to an agent include

a. compensation b. reimbursement c. indemnification d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above

81
Q

The principal is legally liable to third parties for contract an agent makes as long as the agent operates within the authority given to her or him
True or False

A

True

82
Q

A principal may choose to be bound by a ratifying an authorized contract
True or False

A

True

83
Q

Scope of Authority

A

extent of agents authority to carry out principals business

84
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Express authority

A

principal actually gives the agent either orally or in writing authority

85
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Implied authority

A

authority of an agent to perform duties understood by custom or as necessary

86
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emergency authority

A

agent acts on the event of an emergency

87
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apparent authority

A

authority that the agent has because a principal leads third parties to believe the agent possesses authority

88
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Ratification of an unauthorized act may be either express or implied.

A

True

89
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Express ratification

A

principal accepts the transaction orally or in writing

90
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Implied ratification

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occurs when a principal knows that an unauthorized act has taken place but decides to accept it and keep its benefits.

91
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Vicarious liabilty

A

person’s liability for someone else’s acts.

92
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Respondeat superior:

A

doctrine that a principal is liable in certain cases for the wrongful acts of an agent.

93
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Scope of the agency

A

extent of agent’s duties to carry out principal’s business.

94
Q

The term scope of authority includes

a. express b implied c.apparent authority d. all of the above

A

d.all of the above

95
Q

An employer may be held liable for torts committed by an employee under a doctrine

a. express liability b. vicarious liability c. implied liability
d. respondent superior

A

d. respondent superior

96
Q

An agent may be held liable to third parties contract if

A

a agent signs into a contract without authority

97
Q

As long as an agent has the authority to act, the agent has no personal liability on a contract.
True or False

A

True

98
Q

The agent is liable to third parties in the following cases:

A
  1. agent enters into a contract without a authority
  2. The agent does not disclose the principal’s identity to third parties.
  3. The agent is careless in signing a contract
  4. The agent voluntarily agrees to become liable on a contract.
  5. A person pretends to be an agent.
99
Q

Undisclosed principal

A

principal whose identity is not known to third parties with whom agent makes contracts.

100
Q

If an agent commits an intentional tort

a. the principal is liable b.the agent c.neither d.both

A

b. the agent

101
Q

If an agent enters into a contract without the authority

a. the agent liable b. the principal is liable c.the contract is void d. the principal may still be liable

A

a. the agent

102
Q

If a person is injured because of the negligence of an agent or employee acting within the scope of authority the injured person may sue
a. the agent b.the principal c. both d.neither

A

c.both

103
Q

If a principal authorizes an agent to buy a tractor for $5,000.00 - is an example of what kind of authority?

A

express authority

104
Q

to be paid for their work, to inform OSHA of unsafe working conditions, and to join a union….

A

employee’s rights

105
Q

A person injured on the job can claim benefits under

A

Workers compensation laws

106
Q

Ensuring safe working conditions is the responsibility of

A

OSHA

107
Q

Benefits paid to retired persons, spouses of deceased persons, and minor children of deceased persons.

A

Social Security

108
Q

mutual agreement, operation of law, revocation of authority

A

three ways a principal-agent relationship may be terminated

109
Q

A principal whose identity is fully revealed to all parties is a(n)

A

disclosed principal

110
Q

These are benefits that are available to those who lose their jobs through no fault of their own….

A

What are unemployment benefits

111
Q

The general rule is that an employer may fire an employee

A

for any reason at any time

112
Q

A person hired to perform a tax but not under the hirer’s direction or control

A

independent contractor

113
Q

the extent of the agent’s authority to carry out the principal’s business.

A

scope of authority

114
Q

A principal is not liable for _________ committed by the agent.

A

crimes

115
Q

An agent working for two principals at the same time violates the duty of

A

Loyalty

116
Q

Efforts to recruit women and minorities for positions traditionally held by white males is

A

Affirmative Action

117
Q

A principal is liable to third parties for _________ committed by the agent while acting within the scope of the agency.

A

torts

118
Q

A person who pretends to be an agent is liable for any contracts made with a

A

third party

119
Q

Written document appointing an agent

A

power of attorney

120
Q

power of attorney

A

obedience

121
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doctrine that a principal is liable in certain cases for the wrongdoing of an agent

A

respondeat superior

122
Q

The undisclosed principal, _____ _______. may hold a third party to a contract made with an agent even though this third party did not realize that the agent was acting for an undisclosed principal.

A

once discovered

123
Q

A person hired to sell one’s car would be considered

A

a special agent

124
Q

The law that prohibits discrimination in employment

A

Civil Rights Act

125
Q

A collective bargaining agreement must be agreed to by these two parties.

A

(The Employer) and the Union? (page 403)

126
Q

This person may not be appointed as an agent

A

a legally insane person

127
Q

An agent hired to sell a house has _________ authority to advertise the sale.

A

implied

BUA 221 CH.1,2,3,4,5 (11 decks)

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