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Jack, a 43-year-old white make applied for a job at a private club. He was not hired during the application process. Jack noticed that the club employed younger, white make individuals. Can Jack file as a discrimination claim under the ADEA (Aged Discrimination in Employment Act) against the club? (pg.26)
1. Jack can not file a complaint of race, sex or age discrimination because he is white
2. Jack can bring an age discrimination claim because that act does not recognize the business necessity defense
3. Jack can file a complaint because the act does not exempt private membership clubs
Roger is a freelance accountant hired by Rudy’s Hot Dogs whenever auditing work is needed in the back office. Roger is called to the office on a need basis and is paid $200 per day for his services. Which of the following is likely true of this scenario? (pg.8)
a.Rudy’s Hot Dog will need to withhold a certain percentage of Roger’s wages for federal income tax purposes
b, Roger can not be held liable for any torts committed by him within the scope of the working relationship
c.Rudy’s Hot dogs will be liable to Roger if he makes any discrimination or wrongful discharge claims
Jeffery works as an independent contractor for an accounting firm jointly owned and managed by the Matthews brothers. Which of the following implications can be drawn from the scenario?
a. Jeffery will be solely responsible for making payments for his Social Security (FICA), federal income tax, state taxes, and Medicare
b. The accounting firm will be completely responsible for paying Jefferey’s federal unemployment compensation (FUTA) Medicare and state taxes
c. Jefferey will be protected from unfair labor practices just like an employee under the NLRA
d. The accounting firm will have to include Jefferey in its dental, medical pension and profit sharing plans
Jack, a 43-year-old white make applied for a job at a private club. He was not hired during the application process. Jack noticed that the club employed younger, white make individuals. Can Jack file as a discrimination claim under the ADEA (Aged Discrimination in Employment Act) against the club? (pg.26) | ||
1. Jack can not file a complaint of race, sex or age discrimination because he is white | FALSE | |
2. Jack can bring an age discrimination claim because that act does not recognize the business necessity defense | FALSE | |
3. Jack can file a complaint because the act does not exempt private membership clubs | TRUE | As all companies are included in this law |
Roger is a freelance accountant hired by Rudy’s Hot Dogs whenever auditing work is needed in the back office. Roger is called to the office on a need basis and is paid $200 per day for his services. Which of the following is likely true of this scenario? (pg.8) | ||
a.Rudy’s Hot Dog will need to withhold a certain percentage of Roger’s wages for federal income tax purposes | TRUE | |
b, Roger can not be held liable for any torts committed by him within the scope of the working relationship | FALSE | He can be held responsible during the work |
c.Rudy’s Hot dogs will be liable to Roger if he makes any discrimination or wrongful discharge claims | FALSE | As he does independent contract work, he is responsible for his own work |
Jeffery works as an independent contractor for an accounting firm jointly owned and managed by the Matthews brothers. Which of the following implications can be drawn from the scenario? | ||
a. Jeffery will be solely responsible for making payments for his Social Security (FICA), federal income tax, state taxes, and Medicare | FALSE | The company should withhold some share |
b. The accounting firm will be completely responsible for paying Jefferey’s federal unemployment compensation (FUTA) Medicare and state taxes | FALSE | They should withhold some share |
c. Jefferey will be protected from unfair labor practices just like an employee under the NLRA | TRUE | Yes, some of the rights are included in the new NLRA |
d. The accounting firm will have to include Jefferey in its dental, medical pension and profit sharing plans | FALSE | As an independent contractor the employee benefits may not be extended |