Workplace Right and Laws

Question 1

Working conditions in the United States in the early 1900’s can best be described as _____.a.Beneficialb.Atrociousc.Rewardingd.Simple

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

When Cindy asked Luis for a date twelve times, and was refused each time, it was sexual harassment.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 3

All businesses are required to make sure that the disabled can ______.a.Afford the things they need to buyb.Easily access all areas of the businessc.Find a job that meets their needsd.Be approved for store credit cards

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Why are labor unions able to negotiate effectively with companies where individual workers can’t?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Labor unions can use the power of collective bargaining and strikes to make management listen. Instead of using the power of one, easily replaced worker, the union uses the power of all workers for leverage. If the company refuses to negotiate fairly with management, then the unions will declare a strike, which means that all workers will refuse to work until negotiations have been reopened.

Question 5

To be guilty of sexual harassment, the offender needs to understand that they are making someone uncomfortable.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 6

Read the following situation and decide whether or not anyone in the situation commits sexual harassment. Justify your judgement:“Kylie is Hector’s boss. Hector is attracted to Kylie and asks her on a date. Kylie, although flattered, turns Hector down. He feels a little hurt, but doesn’t bring it up again. Kylie, speaking with both male and female coworkers, describes Hector’s proposal and makes a joke about the lack of romantic prospects in his future. Hector hears about this conversation a week later.”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Hector does not commit sexual harassment against Kylie when he asks her out. It is a one time event, and he does not push the issue. Kylie does not commit sexual harassment when she refuses Hector’s proposal for a date. She does not demean him. Kylie does commit sexual harassment when she brings the incident up in the workplace. She speaks disparagingly of Hector’s sexuality and it gets back to him. He can bring a sexual harassment claim against Kylie through his company.

Question 7

Companies can refuse to pay women workers who are new to the company the same wage as male workers who have been there for a number of years.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 8

Explain the significance and impact of the American with Disabilities Act on businesses in the United States.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The ADA prohibited businesses from discriminating in any workplace function, including hiring, promotion, and firing, against those with disabilities. It also required businesses to make their stores accessible to those who are disabled. That includes making them wheel chair accessible and able to navigated safely by those who are blind and those who are deaf. Businesses who remained in violation of these acts were open to lawsuits and expensive fines.

Question 9

Many union strikes in the early 1900’s were characterized by _____.a.Peaceful resolutionsb.Violent conflictsc.Accommodating managementd.Sympathetic government

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 10

Businesses can legally employ only those workers whoa.Were born in the United Statesb.Have immigrated to the United States before 2001c.Can show proof of eligibility to work in the United Statesd.Are willing to work for the accepted wages

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

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