Question

1/ Even though paid time off is not mandated by law, most companies provide paid vacation time for their employees because research shows that workers who get vacations are more productive and less prone to job-related burnout.

True

False

2/ Whistle-blowing is a protected right of employees.

True

False

3/

Good faith bargaining requires that

	a.	each side's negotiators meet at a reasonable time and reasonable place to discuss issues.
	b.	an agreement be reached within a reasonable amount of time.
	c.	each side's negotiators meet at any time and place to discuss issues.
	d.	each side's negotiators meet at any time and a reasonable place to discuss issues.

Answer 1

1) The statement is True.

Paid vacation time to the employees allows them to relax and rejuvenate from the hustle and bustle of the work-life. These paid leaves enable them to enjoy some time with family and friends by being detached from work. It increases their morale and makes them feel good about themselves as well as the workplace. Thus, the improved morale encourages them to work hard, which in turn results in increased efficiency and productivity of the employees and makes them less prone to job-related burnout.

2) The statement is True.

The Employment Rights Act of 1996 states that an employee will receive protection from being victimized or dismissed in case he or she “blows the whistle”. This is formulated because dismissal would be unfair to the employee as it is justified to disclose information that might be unethical or illegal to a third party or employer in the organization.

3) The correct answer is Option B.

Good faith bargaining is a type of negotiation in which all parties try and achieve a reasonable agreement for getting a positive outcome for all related parties. The above answer is correct because the first requirement of a proposed agreement is to attend and participate in meetings at reasonable times for disclosing relevant information promptly. The other options are incorrect because the requirements neither include meeting at a reasonable place nor gives the provision of a meeting at any time.