3.01-3.03 test

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. What term identifies Jack?

Principal

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

unemployment compensation

coagents

2 or more agents working together

union shop

A company in which new employees must join a union within a stated time period.

Fred represented Harold for free in a transaction for the sale of his rental property to Nancy. Mike is renting the property form Harold. What type of authority does Fred owe Harold?

Actual

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

agency shop

Clause that states that even if workers do not join the union, they must still pay the equivalent of dues to the union.

McKay was discharged from his job without cause. His employer has the right to terminate his employment without cause under which law?

Employment at will

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created to do which activity?

Ensure safety to commercial use of nuclear materials

How often are the Environmental Impact Statements updated?

Every week

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

Family Medical Leave Act

Fred represented Harold for free in a transaction for the sale of his rental property to Nancy. Mike is renting the property form Harold. What type of trust does Harold expect of Fred?

Fiduciary

Fred represented Harold for free in a transaction for the sale of his rental property to Nancy. Mike is renting the property form Harold. Who is the agent?

Fred

Fred represented Harold for free in a transaction for the sale of his rental property to Nancy. Mike is renting the property form Harold. What type 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. What type of agent is Tammy?

Gratuitous agent

Fred represented Harold for free in a transaction for the sale of his rental property to Nancy. Mike is renting the property form Harold. Who is the principal?

Harold

Fred represented Harold for free in a transaction for the sale of his rental property to Nancy. Mike is renting the property form Harold. Who is the third party?

Nancy

Mary was fired by her employer in retaliation for "whistle blowing". Which term identifies this action?

Unjust dismissal

closed shop

an agreement in which a company agrees to hire only union members

Subagent

appointed by another agent

This union requires that all employees be union members before being hired. This type of union is now illegal in all states. Which type of union is this?

closed shop

A(n) ______________________________ is a contract negotiated by the employer and union representatives, covering all employment-related issues.

collective bargaining agreement

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

fair labor standards act

Special Agent

employed to accomplish a specific purpose or to do a particular job

Walgreen's hires Ellis as a consultant to improve promotions. The CEO assigns the VP of Marketing to assist the consultant. In this scenario, Walgreen's is the:

employer

Will and his wife moved to Denmark. She was 40 when she found out she was pregnant with their 4th child. She was allowed to take 1 year off with paid after having the child. What act allowed her to take off this time?

family medical leave act

General Agent

given authority to perform any act within the scope of a business.

Agent's agent

is an agent appointed by another agent, cant appoint subagent but does so anyway

In North Carolina, unions can not require employees to join or pay union dues. What type of union does this describe?

open shop

open shop

not required to join union or pay dues

Which act was created to regulate recycling, sources of reduction, and sustainable agriculture?

pollution prevention

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

prohibits employment agencies, employers, and unions from discriminating against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.

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

reasonable treatment

ABC Corporation hires employees that are willing to join a union within a certain amount of time. What type of union is at that company?

union shop

The Civil Rights Act of 1991

was created to strengthen civil rights laws, especially the principle of disparate impact.

Mrs. Kowalo slipped and broke her arm in several places at work. She will be out of work for 6 to 8 weeks. What benefit should she receive?

worker's compensation