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According to employment law, what is the primary aim of the 'public policy exception'?
According to employment law, what is the primary aim of the 'public policy exception'?
- Offering employees public transportation options
- Firing employees for poor job performance
- Providing public funding for job training programs
- Termination of employees for actions that further public policy (correct)
Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, how many days do you have to report a new employee?
Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, how many days do you have to report a new employee?
- 30 days
- 5 days
- 20 days
- 10 days (correct)
What are the eligibility criteria for employees seeking leave under FMLA?
What are the eligibility criteria for employees seeking leave under FMLA?
- Work for a covered employer for at least 12 months and 1,250 hours over those months (correct)
- Have worked for any employer for at least 12 months
- Work for at least 1,000 hours in the last 6 months
- Work for any employer for at least 6 months
How does an S corporation differ from a C corporation in terms of taxation?
How does an S corporation differ from a C corporation in terms of taxation?
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What is the purpose of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act?
What is the purpose of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act?
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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.
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