True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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An employer who pays your salary has a right to tell you what to do as long as
it is not unlawful.
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2.
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The foundation for a good relationship between employers and workers is honesty
and respect.
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3.
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OSHA sets and enforces equal employment opportunity guidelines.
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4.
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Employers having at least one employee must obey OSHA standards.
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5.
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New employees tend to have a lower risk of injury than experienced
workers.
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6.
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Employers, not workers, are totally responsible for safety on the job.
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7.
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It is illegal for an employer to punish a worker who complains about violation
of a safety rule.
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8.
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If you observe a fair employment or safety violation, you should immediately
contact an appropriate federal agency.
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9.
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Union labor contracts generally contain rules to follow in dealing with a fair
employment or safety violation.
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10.
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When federal and state fair labor standards conflict, the federal law always
applies.
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11.
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The Fair Labor Standards Act applies to all employers regardless of size or type
of business.
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12.
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The Fair Labor Standards Act permits employers to pay a training wage, 85% of
the minimum wage, to workers under age 20 for 90 days.
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13.
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The Fair Labor Standards Act covers child labor, wages and hours, and equal
pay.
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14.
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Equal employment laws also protect workers against discrimination based on their
religion.
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15.
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Affirmative action is a single federal law designed to correct past
discrimination.
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Short Answer
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16.
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List four things an employer owes to its employees.
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17.
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Briefly explain the steps to be taken in trying to correct a problem with an
employer.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
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18.
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Discrimination laws cover equal treatment in all areas EXCEPT
a. | hiring. | b. | promotion. | c. | job
security. | d. | pleasant working conditions. |
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19.
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Which law paved the way for equal employment opportunity?
a. | Civil Rights Act of 1964 | b. | Age Discrimination Act of
1967 | c. | Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 | d. | Family and Medical
Leave Act of 1993 |
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OSHA stands for
a. | Occupational Standards and Health Act | b. | Occupational Standards of Honesty
Act | c. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration | d. | Occupational Safety
and Health Act |
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21.
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The story of the GM assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio, illustrates that
a. | an employer who pays your salary has a right to tell you what do as long as it not
unlawful. | b. | employers cannot always force workers to do what they want them to
do. | c. | discrimination can result in low employee morale. | d. | affirmation action
is effective in all aspects of a manufacturing operation. |
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22.
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Which of the following is NOT safety equipment?
a. | hearing protection | b. | gloves | c. | apron | d. | all of the above can be personal protective
devices |
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