UNIT 6 POSTASSESSMENT
EMPLOYMENT LAW
NAME:______MOD.______GRADE:______/______
DIRECTIONS: For each of the following cases, circle Yes or No to indicate your
decision. Then, in your own words, state the law, and the legal principal that
applies in the case. ANSWER
1. MallFalls, who is 13, is required by his parents to wash windows, wash the car, 1. YES NO
clean his room, vacuum the rugs, cut the grass in summer, and shovel snow in
winter. Do these requirements violate child labor laws?
LAW:______
LEGAL PRINCIPAL:______
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2. John Jones, who is 17, has worked at the restaurant part-time for 3 months. 2. YES NO
One day, the employer calls in John and tells him he is being let go. There
was no previous warning given. Is an employer entitled to do this?
LAW:______
LEGAL PRINCIPAL:______
______
3. Jake Gafter was a salesperson in the sporting goods department of a nationwide 3. YES NO
department store. One day the manager told Jake, “We’re changing our image and we
want younger salespeople. We have to let you go.” “This has to be a joke,” protested
Jake. “I’m the best salesman you’ve got. Everyone knows that.” “I’m sorry,” said the
manager. “We need younger people.” Is Jake entitled to his job?
LAW:______
LEGAL PRINCIPAL:______
______
4. Penny Nevarez worked as a welder for the Tritex Manufacturing Corporation. 4. YES NO
She became concerned over some unsafe practices and reported them to OSHA.
When her supervisor found out Nevarez had filed a complaint with OSHA, he fired
her. Is Nevarez protected under the law?
LAW:______
LEGAL PRINCIPAL:______
______
5. Marcel Noser was injured on the job at Lomtech Chemicals when a vat of 5. YES NO
highly toxic chemicals spilled as the result of another employee’s negligence.
Noser was unable to work for six months as a result of the chemical spill.
Can Noser collect from his employer?
LAW:______
LEGAL PRINCIPAL:______
______
6. Randy Kura was hired to perform clerical duties in a large tax-preparation 6. YES NO
firm. After six months on the job, Kura discovered that all the women who had
been hired after him to perform the same tests were paid more. Does any law
protect Kura?
LAW:______
LEGAL PRINCIPAL:______
______
7. Marlene O’Brien works as a photo technician at Newprints, a local film- 7. YES NO
processing plant. She is laid off when a new competitor cuts into Newprints’
business. O’Brien is immediately offered a job by Newprints’ competitors.
O’Brien turns down the job, declaring that she will remain faithful to
Newprints. Can O’Brien collect unemployment insurance?
LAW:______
LEGAL PRINCIPAL:______
______
8. Katie, 15, works at McDonalds after school each day. Monday, Wednesday, and 8. YES NO
Friday, Katie is scheduled 3:30 – 6:30. Tuesday and Thursday, Katie is scheduled
3:30 – 7:30, and 6:30-9:30 on Saturday. Any violations?
LAW:______
LEGAL PRINCIPAL:______
______
1. MallFalls, who is 13, is required by his parents to wash windows, wash the car, 1. YES NO
clean his room, vacuum the rugs, cut the grass in summer, and shovel snow in
winter. Do these requirements violate child labor laws?
LAW:
LEGAL PRINCIPAL Jobs given by parents is not considered a
violation of child labor laws
2 .John Jones, who is 17, has worked at the restaurant part-time for 3 months. 2. YES NO
One day, the employer calls in John and tells him he is being let go. There
was no previous warning given. Is an employer entitled to do this?
LAW:
LEGAL PRINCIPAL Under the doctrine of employment-at-will, the
employer could fire an employee at any time for any reason.
3. Jake Gafter was a salesperson in the sporting goods department of a nationwide 3. YES NO
department store. One day the manager told Jake, “We’re changing our image and we
want younger salespeople. We have to let you go.” “This has to be a joke,” protested
Jake. “I’m the best salesman you’ve got. Everyone knows that.” “I’m sorry,” said the
manager. “We need younger people.” Is Jake entitled to his job?
LAW:
LEGAL PRINCIPAL: The store’s desire for a younger image is not grounds for
firing a competent but aging employee. This is a violation of the federal age
discrimination law.
4. Penny Nevarez worked as a welder for the Tritex Manufacturing Corporation. 4. YES NO
She became concerned over some unsafe practices and reported them to OSHA.
When her supervisor found out Nevarez had filed a complaint with OSHA, he fired
her. Is Nevarez protected under the law?
LAW:
LEGAL PRINCIPAL: Employers are forbidden to fire an employee just because
that employee has filed a complaint with OSHA
5. Marcel Noser was injured on the job at Lomtech Chemicals when a vat of 5. YES NO
highly toxic chemicals spilled as the result of another employee’s negligence.
Noser was unable to work for six months as a result of the chemical spill.
Can Noser collect from his employer?
LAW:
LEGAL PRINCIPAL: He can collect under worker’s compensation
which covers injures on the job.
6.Randy Kura was hired to perform clerical duties in a large tax-preparation 6. YES NO
firm. After six months n the job, Kura discovered that all the women who had
been hired after him to perform the same tests wee paid more. Does any law
protect Kura?
LAW:
LEGAL PRINCIPAL: Kura is protected by the Equal Pay Act Equal work – equal pay
7. Marlene O’Brien works as a photo technician at Newprints, a local film- 7. YES NO
processing plant. She is laid off when a new competitor cuts into Newprints’
business. O’Brien is immediately offered a job by Newprints’ competitors.
O’Brien turns down the job, declaring that she will remain faithful to
Newprints. Can O’Brien collect unemployment insurance?
LAW:
LEGAL PRINCIPAL O’Brien must seek comparable employment. If she does
not, she is disqualified from collecting unemployment compensation.
8. Katie, 15, works at McDonalds after school each day. Monday, Wednesday, and 8. YES NO
Friday, Katie is scheduled 3:30 – 6:30. Tuesday and Thursday, Katie is scheduled
3:30 – 7:30, and 6:30-9:30 on Saturday. Any violations?
LAW:
LEGAL PRINCIPAL:
Under Ohio Minor Labor Laws, Minors under 16 years of age are prohibited
from working: a. Before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m.
when school is in session . Before 7:00 a.m. or after 9.00 p.m. when school is NOT in sessionor
during a school holiday of five (5) or more days. More than 3 hours in a school days.
More than 18 hours in a school week