Employment Law: Types of Employment Agreements

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What is the key feature of Employment-at-Will?

Flexibility in terminating employment (correct)

Requirement for a specific reason for termination

Strict job security

Guaranteed long-term employment

Which of the following is an exception to the Employment-at-Will default?

Mandatory retirement age

Illegal termination due to discrimination (correct)

Job security provisions

Collective bargaining agreements

What distinguishes unionized employees from other employment arrangements?

Exclusivity in negotiating with the employer

Individual bargaining with employers

Involvement in collective bargaining through labor unions (correct)

No representation in negotiations

Which of the following is a typical role of labor unions in representing employees?

Negotiating employment contracts with employers Signup and view all the answers

Why might employees in an at-will arrangement have limited job security?

As termination can occur without warning Signup and view all the answers

What feature applies to all three common types of employment arrangements mentioned in the text?

Flexibility in termination Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?

To ensure safe working conditions for employees Signup and view all the answers

Which Act mandates equal pay for jobs requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility?

Equal Pay Act Signup and view all the answers

What does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provide eligible employees with?

Job protection during family or medical situations Signup and view all the answers

Which Act mandates contributions from employers and employees to fund the U.S. Social Security system?

Social Security Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Unemployment Compensation program?

Provide financial assistance to workers who lose their jobs Signup and view all the answers

Which Act regulates the collection, use, and dissemination of personal information by federal agencies?

Federal Privacy Act Signup and view all the answers

What does the Employee Polygraph Protection Act prohibit most private employers from using?

Lie detector tests Signup and view all the answers

Which program ensures that employees injured or ill due to work-related activities receive compensation and medical care?

Workers Compensation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of employee contracts?

Specifying terms such as compensation and benefits Signup and view all the answers

In which circumstances can an employer be estopped from terminating an employee under promissory estoppel?

If the employer made specific promises to the employee Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the public policy tort in employment?

To prevent employers from engaging in illegal activities Signup and view all the answers

How can employees challenge an employer's termination based on public policy violations?

By reporting employer wrongdoing Signup and view all the answers

What does promissory estoppel prevent a party from doing?

Breaking a promise or making a false representation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of employee contracts for both parties?

Allowing for customization of terms Signup and view all the answers

When can an employee claim promissory estoppel in employment?

When they rely on specific promises made by the employer Signup and view all the answers

What do employee contracts provide for both parties?

Customization of terms based on needs Signup and view all the answers

What could be the consequence if an employer terminates an employee for refusing to engage in illegal activities?

The employee may have a legal claim against the employer Signup and view all the answers

In what situations can an employer not terminate an employee under public policy tort?

For violating well-established public policy considerations Signup and view all the answers