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TCO 1: The SILK factors assist in determining whether a person is: (Points : 5)

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Question

TCO 1: The SILK factors assist in determining whether a person is: (Points : 5) 3. TCO 1: Linda is laid off from her job through no fault of her own. In most cases, Linda would be able to file for: (Points : 5) Workers compensation. Social Security benefits. Unemployment compensation. FMLA. 4. TCO 2 & 3: How did the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) amend the ADEA? (Points : 5) prohibits discrimination against older workers who refuse to learn new skills. prohibits discrimination against older workers who have gray hair. prohibits discrimination against older workers because they would be a financial burden on the employer's health insurance and pension plans. all of the above.

Explanation / Answer

1.

The SILK factors help in determining that whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. These factors are used to conduct a six-factor test in reference to United States v. Silk, 331 U.S. 704 (1947) case.

2.

Linda would be able to file for Unemployment compensation. Unemployment insurance provides monetary payments to those workers whose jobs are terminated through no fault of their own.

3.

Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) amends the ADEA as it prohibits discrimination against older workers because they would be a financial burden on the employer's health insurance and pension plans.