CLM CLM Employment Law & Labor Relations

Question 1

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which of the following is NOT a protected class?

Accepted Answer

Political affiliation

Answer

Race

Answer

National origin

Answer

Religion

Question 2

Which legal doctrine allows an employer to terminate an employee for any reason not prohibited by law or contract?

Accepted Answer

At-will employment

Answer

Just cause termination

Answer

Constructive discharge

Answer

Implied covenant doctrine

Question 3

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum requirements for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Minimum wage and overtime pay

Answer

Family and medical leave

Answer

Workplace safety standards

Answer

Workers' compensation benefits

Question 4

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what does 'reasonable accommodation' require of an employer?

Accepted Answer

Modifying work conditions to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions

Answer

Eliminating all barriers regardless of cost

Answer

Reassigning the employee to a different department automatically

Answer

Providing unlimited leave until the employee can return to full duty

Question 5

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing federal workplace anti-discrimination laws?

Accepted Answer

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Answer

Department of Labor (DOL)

Answer

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 6

A legal manager discovers an employee is discussing wages with coworkers. Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), this activity is generally:

Accepted Answer

Protected concerted activity

Answer

A terminable offense

Answer

A violation of confidentiality policy

Answer

Permitted only for union members