Flora Has Been Working at Abacrux Inc

question 83

Multiple Choice

Flora has been working at Abacrux Inc.for four-and-a-half years.Her pension plan will vest at her five-year work anniversary.She has had great performance evaluations and has received regular raises and promotions.The internal finance department has determined that cost cutting is needed to keep the company profitable.They recommend that Flora be fired before her pension vests and becomes a permanent liability against the corporation.According to the ______ they cannot fire her to prevent her from getting vested pension rights.

• A) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
• B) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
• C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
• D) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• E) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

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