1.Publication is a complete defense in defamation cases.

True or False

5. Respondeat superior is the dominant test in determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.

True or False

6. Unemployment compensation benefits generally are available for a maximum period of 52 weeks.

True or False

7. The Occupational and Safety Health Administration's most publicized enforcement mechanism is

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the unannounced on-site inspection.

the subpoena.

the annual records review.

the site-specific inspection.

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13. Employers will be held liable under the doctrine ofrespondeat superiorfor harm to third parties caused by the intentional or negligent acts of their employees when those acts occur within the scope of employment.

True or False

18. Which of the following is a legal requirement for a workers' compensation claim?

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Lack of workplace safety standards

Failure of employer-provided equipment

Injury occurred during the course of employment

Lack of employee training

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20. An increasing number of court decisions provide grounds for dismissed at-will employees to claim that they have beenwrongfully discharged. Those judicial limitations to the at-will doctrine fall into all but which of the following categories?

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express or implied contracts

an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing

the tort of violating an established public policy

the doctrine ofrespondeat superior

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