If an Employee's Weight Is Evidence of or Results from a Disability

question 19

Multiple Choice

If an employee's weight is evidence of or results from a disability, the employer must explore whether the worker is otherwise qualified for the position. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , the individual is considered "otherwise qualified" if she or he:

• A)has prior work experience relevant to the position, even if she or he is not able to perform the functions of the position due to the disability.
• B)can perform normal daily activities like taking a bath and eating.
• C)can perform the functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• D)has a good academic record and good conduct.

Determine the distribution of tax burden between firms and workers.

Understand the concept of tax incidence and how taxes can be shifted.

Examine the elasticity of labor supply and demand and its implications for tax burden.

Analyze the longer-term effects of various taxes, including corporate profits tax.

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain realized when the revenue generated from a business activity exceeds the costs, expenses, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that shows the percentage of sales revenue that remains after variable costs are subtracted.

Fixed Monthly Expenses

Recurring costs that do not vary in total within a given period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, irrespective of the level of business activity.

Net Operating Income

The profit a company generates from its regular, core business operations, excluding any income from investments or secondary sources.