3. Agency and Employment

Employment Law — Quiz

Test your understanding of employment law with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios represents a valid claim for promissory estoppel as an exception to the at-will employment doctrine?

Question 2

An employer requires all job applicants to take a personality test that has not been validated for job-relatedness. This test disproportionately screens out applicants from a protected class. This situation is an example of:

Question 3

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the minimum age for most non-agricultural employment, and what are the restrictions for employees below that age?

Question 4

An employee is subjected to persistent, unwelcome comments and jokes about their age by their supervisor and coworkers, making them feel uncomfortable and undervalued. This situation could constitute a violation of which federal law?

Question 5

An employer requires all employees to sign an agreement stating they will not join a union. This practice is generally prohibited under which type of workplace protection?