Employment Law and Public Policy Quiz

According to employment law, what is the primary aim of the 'public policy exception'?

Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, how many days do you have to report a new employee?

What are the eligibility criteria for employees seeking leave under FMLA?

How does an S corporation differ from a C corporation in terms of taxation?

What is the purpose of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act?

Employment Law and Exceptions

The 'public policy exception' aims to protect employees from being terminated for reasons that violate fundamental public policy principles, such as whistleblowing or refusing to engage in illegal acts.

Reporting New Employees

Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, employers must report a new employee within 20 days of their hire date.

FMLA Eligibility Criteria

Employees are eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if they have worked for at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months, they work at a location where the company employs 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius, and they have been employed for at least 12 months.

Corporation Taxation Differences

An S corporation is taxed at the individual shareholder level, avoiding double taxation, while a C corporation is taxed at the corporate level and again at the individual level when dividends are distributed.

Purpose of Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act

The Act aims to reduce welfare dependency by promoting job preparation, work, and the importance of personal responsibility in welfare assistance programs.

Test your knowledge of employment law and public policy with this quiz! Learn about the "public policy exception" and its purpose in preventing certain actions in the workplace. Explore the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act and understand its impact on individuals.