Reference no: EM134194

Question 1.1

In the circumstance Christopher v. Smith Kline Beecham Corporation, in which an employee prosecuted for overtime under the Fair Labour Standards Act the Supreme Court concluded

• Christopher was an independent contractor
• Christopher was discriminated against because of his age
• Not all salespeople actually sell products
• The FLSA does not apply to the pharmaceutical industry

Question 1.2

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act likewise applies to employers who employ less than 15 persons for a maximum of 15 hours per week during the year

• True
• False

Question 1.3

Without authority Christina contracts on behalf of Lawrence to buy Valeriaa's car for $3,000. Which of the following is true?

• Lawrence will be inclined unless he tells Valeria immediately that Christina wasn't his agent
• Valeria could withdraw from the contract without liability
• Lawrence could ratify if he does so before Valeria withdraws
• Two of these

Question 4. 4

An employer has a responsibility to indemnify or compensate an employee for any losses suffered as a result of authorized legal acts that the employee performs under the employment agreement

• True
• False

Question 5. 5

The authority for investigating partial labour practices is vested in the

• Fair Labour Standards Board
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• Federal Trade Commission
• National Labour Relations Board

Question 6. 6

The U.S. has laws that avoid an employer from terminating employees without due cause

• True
• False

Question 7. 7

Petra employs Alexander as her real estate agent to help her buy a house. Harry employs Alexander as his agent to help sell Harry's house. Alexander ponders Petra would like Harry's house and would be willing to pay Harry's asking price. Which of the subsequent may Alexander lawfully do?

• Arrange the sale after telling Harry about his prior relationship with Petra
• Arrange the sale after telling Petra about his prior relationship with Harry
• Arrange the sale after full disclosure to both Petra and Harry
• None of these; Alexander cannot represent either party in this situation.

Question 8. 8

An employer has a duty to insure or compensate an employee for any losses suffered as a result of authorized legal acts that the employee does under the employment agreement

• True
• False

Question 9. 9

Mariel hires Andrew as manager of her store as well as tells him she will hire all the other employees. Andrew hires Dan whom he feels is remarkably qualified. Which of the following best defines the situation?

• Mariel is liable to Dan
• Andrew is liable to Mariel
• Andrew is liable to Dan
• Two of these
• All of these

Question 10. 10

With authority Ganeesh agreements to buy Sama's farm for Belinda. For the reason that he believes that Sam will raise the price if he finds out that he is representing Belinda, Ganeesh doesn't tell Sam he is representing anyone. On the day of the final neither Ganeesh nor Belinda shows up. Which of the subsequent statements is NOT true?

• Sam could hold Ganeesh liable on the contract
• Sam could hold Belinda liable on the contract
• Belinda could legally withdraw from the contract before the closing
• If he is sued Ganeesh can recover indemnification from Belinda
• All of these