Bennett hired Ace Plumbing to check the plumbing in his apartment for leaks once a week. If an Ace employee injures a guest in Bennett's house, is Bennett liable?
No. Ace is an independent contractor and Bennett is not liable for Ace's negligence.
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Tracey, an employee at Holander Holdings, was suspended for two weeks for drug use. Six months later, she was fired from the job because her productivity did not show any improvement even after undergoing treatment for drug use. Which form of discharge did Tracey experience?
A. downsizing B. involuntary turnover C. early retirement D. open-door policy E. voluntary turnover
Under the Securities Act of 1933, liability is imposed for improper offers and sales when:
A. a person sells his securities to another private party without notifying the Securities and Exchange Commission. B. the investor finds that the registration statement for the security contained an untrue statement. C. a person offers or sells unregistered and nonexempt securities in violation of the Act. D. the issuer inadvertently omits a few material facts in the registration statement.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Government funds rarely support all indirect costs such as administrative expenses. 2. The program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is funded through a mix of federal and state funds. 3. Letter contracts are used when a government needs work to begin immediately.
Provide an example of a situation where someone practices giving voice to values.
What will be an ideal response?