Question 1

Rico works for Street Tacos Inc. The basis for Rico's contribution under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act to help pay for benefits that will partially make up for his loss of income on retirement is

Accepted Answer

The basis for Rico's contribution under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act is his annual wage base, which is the amount of income subject to FICA taxes. This income includes wages, salaries, and tips, up to a certain limit determined by the Social Security Administration. It is not based on his employer's unpaid contributions or adjusted gross profits, nor is it influenced by his special job skills.

Question 2

Berry Farm Inc. employs hundreds of seasonal and permanent workers, both skilled and unskilled, in three states. Under federal immigration law, Berry Farm can hire illegal immigrants

Accepted Answer

It is illegal under federal immigration law to hire illegal immigrants, regardless of whether special forms are filed by either the employer or the immigrants.

Question 3

Devon takes temporary family leave from her job at Equipment Sales Company to care for a newborn baby. With respect to Devon's health-care coverage, during the leave, under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Equipment

Accepted Answer

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, employers are required to maintain the employee's health-care coverage during the leave period. Therefore, Equipment must continue Devon's health-care coverage during her temporary family leave.

Question 4

Games Inc. employs four hundred workers at three locations in three states. Workers who lose their jobs with Games have a right to continued health-care coverage under the company's group plan unless they

Accepted Answer

Only workers who are fired for gross misconduct lose their right to continued health-care coverage. The other options all involve circumstances beyond the control of the worker, such as being laid off or having their hours changed, and do not result from any behavior on the part of the worker.

Question 5

Tom is seventeen years old. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, he cannot

Accepted Answer

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 17-year-olds are allowed to work in most jobs but are prohibited from working in hazardous occupations, such as mining or operating heavy machinery. They are also allowed to work for their parents and deliver newspapers.

Question 6

Federal overtime provisions apply only after a covered employee works more than

Accepted Answer

Federal overtime provisions apply to covered employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Question 7

Assembly Corporation operates a plant near the border between the United States and Mexico. Due to the location, it would be easier for the company to employ noncitizens. In this circumstance, it is legal for a U.S. employer to

Accepted Answer

It is illegal for a U.S. employer to hire, recruit, or refer noncitizens who are not authorized to work in the United States. The employer must verify each individual's eligibility to work in the U.S. before hiring them. Failure to do so can result in fines, penalties, and even criminal charges.

Question 8

Denny works for Engineers P.A. While working on an Engineers project, Denny is injured. Under state workers' compensation laws, he will be compensated only if the injury was

Accepted Answer

State workers' compensation laws only cover accidental injuries. If the injury was intentional, Denny would not be compensated. If the injury was incidental or material, it does not necessarily mean that it was accidental.

Question 9

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires certain employers to provide eligible employees with family or medical leave for any of the following reasons except

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act provides eligible employees with the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family or medical reasons, including caring for a newborn or newly adopted child, caring for a seriously ill family member, or undergoing treatment for a serious health condition. However, taking leave for an extended family vacation is not covered under the Act.

Question 10

Gobi is an employee of Haz-Mat, Inc. He refuses a transfer to a Haz-Mat department in which several employees suffered serious injuries from exposure to hazardous materials. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Gobi may be

Accepted Answer

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Gobi is entitled to protection from discharge if he refuses to work in a hazardous department where employees have suffered serious injuries. This protection is provided under the Act's Whistleblower Protection Provisions. While Gobi may not be entitled to higher wages for working in a hazardous department, he has the right to refuse work that he reasonably believes would expose him to a risk of serious injury or illness. Reporting Gobi to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would not be appropriate in this situation as he is not engaging in any activity that violates OSHA regulations. Lastly, while Gobi may be subject to discharge for insubordination or other reasons, he is protected from discharge under the Act's Whistleblower Protection Provisions if he can show that his refusal to work in a hazardous department was based on a reasonable belief that such work would pose a risk of serious injury or illness.

Question 11

Analytic Data, Inc., wants to hire Benazir, a noncitizen. A work visa is most likely to be set aside for a noncitizen if

Accepted Answer

The most common reason for a work visa to be granted to a noncitizen is if there is a shortage of qualified U.S. workers who are capable of doing the work. This is often referred to as a "labor shortage" and is a key factor in determining whether or not a work visa will be granted.

Question 12

Steel Mill Inc., employs five hundred workers. For the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Steel must do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to keep records of occupational injuries and illnesses, report any work-related diseases or injuries, and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees. However, there are no regulations mandating that employers pay higher wages for working in more dangerous areas.

Question 13

Retail Company is located in Seattle, Washington, where the city and the state have minimum wage laws. Retail pays its starting employees the legal minimum rate, which, among the governing laws, is

Accepted Answer

When multiple minimum wage laws apply, employers must pay their employees at the highest rate among those laws. In this case, if Seattle's city minimum wage is higher than the state or federal minimum wages, Retail Company must pay its starting employees at that rate.

Question 14

Elin is thirteen years old. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, she cannot

Accepted Answer

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, children under the age of 14 cannot work in hazardous occupations. Therefore, Elin cannot work in any job that is considered hazardous.

Question 15

Aircraft Corporation employs mechanics, programmers, outside salespersons, and professionals, including pilots. Employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime provisions include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Mechanics are typically not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime provisions, as they do not fall into the categories of employees (such as professionals, outside salespersons, and certain computer employees) that are typically exempt.

Question 16

Luke takes temporary family leave from his job at Metal Works Corporation to arrange for child care and deal with financial and legal matters when Nancy, his spouse, a U.S. Marine on active duty, is deployed overseas. On Luke's return from the leave, Metal Works must

Accepted Answer

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying reasons, including for the care of a spouse who is a member of the military on active duty. Upon their return from leave, the employee must be restored to their same position or an equivalent position with equivalent pay, benefits, and working conditions. Therefore, Metal Works must restore Luke to his same position or a comparable position upon his return from temporary family leave. B, C, and D are not applicable in this situation.

Question 17

Investment Corporation wants to monitor business communications on phones that the employer provides to the employees. The employer's best course of action to avoid liability under laws related to employee monitoring is to inform

Accepted Answer

The employer's best course of action is to inform its employees about the business communication monitoring on the provided phones. This way, the employees are aware of the monitoring and cannot claim an invasion of privacy. Informing clients or the public generally is not necessary and may not be appropriate.

Question 18

Salsa Inc. employs three hundred workers at four locations in two states. Under federal law, Salsa must provide each employee, during any twelve-month period, family or medical leave of

Accepted Answer

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), covered employers are required to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for certain family and medical reasons, such as the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a seriously ill family member, or the employee's own serious health condition. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it aligns with the FMLA guidelines.

Question 19

The purpose of state workers' compensation laws is to establish an administrative process for compensating workers for

Accepted Answer

State workers' compensation laws are designed to provide compensation to employees who suffer injuries, disabilities, or death during the course of employment. These laws provide benefits regardless of fault, meaning that it doesn't matter who caused the injury. The purpose of workers' compensation is to ensure that employees are fairly compensated for their injuries and that they receive the medical care they need to recover and return to work. Therefore, choice (C) is the best answer.

Question 20

Finance Accountants, P.A., is a private employer. In most circumstances, federal law generally prohibits Finance from subjecting its employees to

Accepted Answer

According to federal law, it is generally prohibited for private employers to subject their employees to lie-detector tests. Therefore, Option D is the correct answer. Option A is not necessarily prohibited as long as certain restrictions are met. Option B is not a valid choice. Option C may be allowed under certain circumstances, such as if the employee's job requires drug testing for safety reasons.

Quiz 28: Employment, Immigration, and Labor Law