PFI 4101 Unit 4 Participation Q's
True
Federal, state, and local laws exist to protect workers and address employment issues.
False
If you feel unsafe at work due to your co-workers, it is NOT ok to look for a new job.
laws regarding income loss
Laws designed to protect workers include all of the following EXCEPT:
getting more money
Non-income benefits of employment that become opportunity costs when you decide to leave a job may include all of the following EXCEPT
True
Opportunity costs of leaving a job may include enjoyment of your colleagues and opportunities to learn.
False
Private companies pay into workers' compensation, which is operated by the U.S. Department of Labor.
getting downsized.
Reasons for voluntarily leaving a job include all the following EXCEPT
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
The PBGC, or ____ ____ ____ ____, is an agency of the federal government that guarantees defined benefit pensions in case of employer default.
getting downsized
All of the following are reasons to voluntarily leave employment EXCEPT
False
All workers face two important issues when they leave employment: access to retirement funds and the continued safety of their retirement plan investments.
if you committed a crime
By law a company can fire you ___________.
True
COBRA guarantees continuation of health insurance coverage after termination for you and your dependents, but you must pay for it.
existing retirement contributions.
When you are fired, your employer is obligated to offer
your last pay check and personal belongings
When you are fired, your employer is obligated to offer
Apply for unemployment benefits.
When you are notified that you have been fired, you should:
do so cordially and give notice.
When you leave a job voluntarily you should
True
You can expect to leave a job at least once in your career.
True
You should ask your employer for a letter of reference after you have been laid off.
Termination
_____ is the ending of an employment relationship and may be voluntary, involuntary, or mutually agreed upon.
