BL Test Review 3.0

Megan recently applied for a position at a store in the mall. She has a prosthetic arm. The employer refused to hire her for a sales position. Which act is the company violating?

Americans with Disabilities Act

Sally is in a serious accident. She is paralyzed from the waist down but can still perform her job with a reasonable accommodation. What protects her from losing her job and requires her company to provide the accommodations to perform her job?

Americans with Disabilities Act

Which act establishes activities for recycling, source reduction, and sustainable agriculture, and helps to promote the conservation of energy, water, and natural resources?

Pollution Prevention Act

Jack asked Tammy to sell his car while he was vacationing the Caribbean. When Tammy agreed to become Jack's agent, she had the power to legally bind Jack to a sales contract. They had a voluntary, consensual relationship. Tammy DID NOT receive payment for the service. In this scenario, what term identifies Jack?

Principal

Fred represented Harold in a real estate transaction when Harold sold his property to Nancy. 1. In this scenario, who is the principal? 2. In this scenario, who is the agent?

1. Harold 2. Fred

Fred represented Harold in a real estate transaction when Harold sold his property to Nancy. 1. In this scenario, who is the third party? 2. In this scenario, what type of authority does Fred owe Harold? 3. In this scenario, what type of trust does Harold expect of Fred?

1. Nancy 2. Actual 3. Fiduciary

Mr. Campbell is the owner of the Van Video Store. Mr. Campbell told Mrs. Tanner that a salesperson in his store would receive the used videos she wanted to sell to him. He had to leave to go on an errand. Frank was in the store browsing at some new video selections. Mrs. Tanner assumed that Frank was the salesperson. So, she left the videos, along with her name and phone number, with Frank. When Mr. Campbell returned Frank gave the videos to him. In this scenario, what is Frank assumed to be by Mrs. Tanner?

Agency by estoppel

Troy is identified as Mary's agent by circumstance and created by law. Which term is used to describe Troy in this situation?

Agency by estoppel

Which act was created by the US Environmental Protection Agency to authorize the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to assist in the creations of law to protect the environment?

Clean Air Act

Which act protects fish, shellfish, and wildlife in rivers, lakes, streams, and oceans?

Clean Water Act

Which agency promotes supply and delivery of reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy?

Department of Energy

Jason's Deli hires as a consultant to improve the menu. The CEO assigns the VP of Marketing to assist the consultant. In this scenario, the VP of Marketing is the:

Employee

Jason's Deli hires Sam as a consultant to improve the menu. The CEO assigns the VP of Marketing to assist the consultant. In this scenario, Jason's Deli is the:

Employer

Roger was discharged from his job without cause. The employer has the right terminate his employment without cause under which law?

Employment at Will

Which act increases clean renewable fuel production, research on greenhouse gas and improves the government's energy performance?

Energy Independence and Security Act

Which agency manages all federal antipollution programs and handles air, solid waste, toxic substances, and pesticides?

Environmental Protection Agency

Wanda's employer wants to pay her less than minimum wage. Which law would Wanda use to protect her current wages from being changed?

Fair Labor Standards Act

Fred has worked for his employer for 12 years. His mother was diagnosed with cancer. Fred requested time off to care for his mother. His employer refused. Which act is this company violating?

Family Medical Leave Act

Which agency controls the price of natural gas and electricity for interstate business transactions?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Fred represented Harold in a real estate transaction when Harold sold his property to Nancy. In this scenario, what time of agency exists?

Gratuitous

Jack asked Tammy to sell his car while he was vacationing in the Caribbean. When Tammy agreed to become Jack's agent, she had the power to legally bind Jack to a sales contract. They had a voluntary, consensual relationship. Tammy DID NOT receive payment for the service. In this scenario, what type of agent is Tammy?

Gratuitous

Becca is 16 years old and her employer wants her to use the slicer and the cardboard compactor in the deli. Which act is this company violating?

NC Youth Employment Provisions of the Wage and Hour Act

Which act established a national policy and goals for the protection, maintenance, and enrichment of the environment?

National Environmental Policy Act

Which agency generates safety policies and regulations for nuclear reactors and materials?

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Which duty expects employers to properly maintain a healthy work environment?

Reasonable treatment

Robert was fired from his manufacturing job without cause. Which benefit is Robert entitled to receive from this situation?

Unemployment compensation

Shirley was laid off by her employer. What benefit is she entitled to receive?

Unemployment compensation

Ted worked at a factory that was destroyed by fire. What benefit should Ted receive?

Unemployment compensation

Ted is a chef. He slipped and fell in the kitchen at work breaking his leg. What benefit should Ted receive?

Worker compensation