Preview Questions Employment Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Under ERISA, how is the vesting of pension benefits regulated?

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Vesting schedules are determined by the employer and do not need to follow any federal guidelines

Pension benefits are fully vested when an employee reaches the age of 65, regardless of service length

ERISA sets minimum standards for vesting schedules, ensuring that employees gradually gain ownership of their pension benefits

ERISA requires that pension benefits be fully vested after a maximum of 3 years of employment

Question 2: Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), what does "concerted activity" refer to?

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Activity that is illegal under all circumstances, even if for collective bargaining

Activity performed by individuals without any communication or collective purpose

Activity in which employees act together to improve working conditions or wages

Activity that occurs only during union-organizing campaigns

Question 3: What legal considerations should an Employment Lawyer take into account when advising a client on a "mediation" versus "arbitration" for workplace disputes?

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Arbitration is always preferred over mediation in employment disputes

Mediation and arbitration are both binding, but mediation is less formal

Mediation is a non-binding process that allows parties to resolve disputes with the help of a neutral third party, while arbitration is binding and final; the lawyer should choose based on the desired outcome

Mediation is more formal than arbitration

Question 4: Under the "Occupational Safety and Health Act" (OSHA), what is the employer's responsibility to protect employees from workplace hazards?

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Employers are not responsible for workplace safety if the employee is aware of the hazards

Employers must allow employees to select their own safety equipment without restrictions

Employers must only address hazards that directly affect the employee's immediate job tasks

Employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that could cause injury or death

Question 5: What is the "FLSA overtime" rule, and how should an Employment Lawyer ensure that an employer complies with this rule for non-exempt employees?

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Overtime only applies to employees who work more than 50 hours per week

Employers can set overtime rates below time and a half if negotiated in advance

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt employees overtime (time and a half) for hours worked beyond 40 hours per week; the lawyer should ensure correct classification of employees

The FLSA applies only to employees making less than $10 per hour

Question 6: What is the "just cause" standard in labor law, and how does it affect disciplinary actions in unionized workplaces?

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It only applies in non-union workplaces where no agreements exist

It allows employers to fire employees at will without reason

It means that an employer must have a legitimate, fair reason for disciplining or terminating an employee

It ensures that employees can be dismissed for any reason, as long as it's not discriminatory