Question 1

The FLSA was enacted in:
A)1938
B)1952
C)1964
D)1991

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted in 1938 to establish minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards.

Question 2

The FLSA as enacted requires a minimum for __________ employees.
A)nonexempt
B)part-time
C)fulltime
D)A & C only

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires a minimum wage for nonexempt employees, which includes those not exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay protections.

Question 3

Which of the following is a nonexempt employee under the FLSA?
A)bona fide administrative employee
B)outside sales person
C)elected official
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Nonexempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are those who do not qualify for any of the FLSA exemptions and are therefore entitled to overtime pay. The options listed (A: bona fide administrative employee, B: outside sales person, C: elected official) are typically considered exempt categories, meaning they do not qualify for overtime under the FLSA.

Question 4

A __________-factor test was developed by the IRS to gauge the substance of the relationship between an independent contractor and employer.
A)fifteen
B)twenty
C)twenty-five
D)thirty

Accepted Answer

The IRS developed a twenty-factor test to assess the nature of the relationship between an independent contractor and an employer, aiming to determine the degree of control and independence in the relationship.

Question 5

__________ is time off in lieu of overtime compensation.
A)Compensable time
B)Compensatory time
C)Vacation time
D)Time and a half

Accepted Answer

Compensatory time is time off that is given to an employee instead of overtime pay for working more than the standard hours.

Question 6

Compensatory time is given to the employee at a rate of __________.
A)one hour compensatory time for each hour worked over 40.
B)one and a half hours compensatory time for each hour worked over 40.
C)two hours compensatory time for each hour worked over 40.
D)compensatory time is only permitted in the public sector.

Accepted Answer

Compensatory time, or "comp time," is typically given at a rate of one and a half hours for each hour worked over 40 in a workweek, similar to the overtime pay rate.

Question 7

The __________ places limitations on an employer's use of child labor.
A)FLSA
B)OSHA
C)NLRB
D)OFCCP

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) places limitations on an employer's use of child labor, including restrictions on the ages at which children can work and the types of jobs they can perform.

Question 8

Which company in the text had "freelancers" who were essentially treated like independent contractors until the court ruled them common law employees?
A)Apple
B)Wal-Mart
C)Microsoft
D)Home Depot

Accepted Answer

Microsoft faced a landmark case where freelancers working for the company were deemed to be common law employees, leading to significant implications for benefits and tax treatments. This case highlighted the complexities of classifying workers in the evolving gig economy.

Question 9

____ per hour is the current federal minimum wage?
A)$5.15
B)$6.25
C)$7.85
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The current federal minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour, which is not listed among the options provided.

Question 10

To be eligible for bona fide executive status under the FLSA, a manager in the retail sector cannot spend more than ____ percent of his/her time performing nonmanagement activities.
A)40
B)50
C)60
D)20

Accepted Answer

The FLSA defines a bona fide executive as a manager who spends no more than 40% of their time performing non-management activities.

Question 11

Normally, travel time to and from the place of employment is __________.
A)compensatory time
B)compensable time
C)not compensatory time
D)not compensable time

Accepted Answer

Normally, travel time to and from the place of employment is considered not compensable time, meaning employees are not typically paid for the time spent commuting to and from work.

Question 12

As of 2009, the FLSA requires an employer to pay a tipped employee (one who regularly receives more than $30.00 per month in tips) not less than _____ an hour.
A)$2.13
B)$3.26
C)$3.50
D)$4.00

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as of 2009 requires employers to pay tipped employees at least $2.13 an hour if that amount plus the tips received equals at least the federal minimum wage, the employee retains all tips, and the employee customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips.

Question 13

The FLSA was intended to lessen the effects of:
A)World War I.
B)World War II.
C)the Great Depression.
D)the Gulf War.

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted in 1938 to address the widespread economic insecurity and poor labor conditions caused by the Great Depression.

Question 14

__________ refers to the difference between situations in which employees are entitled to be paid for their time and when they are not.
A)Overtime
B)Compensatory time
C)Compensable time
D)Prevailing wage

Accepted Answer

Compensable time refers to the periods when employees are legally entitled to be paid for their work activities. This concept distinguishes between work activities or situations where employees must be compensated and those where they need not be.

Question 15

Which of the following would be exempted from the FLSA protection?
A)Bona fide executive
B)Independent contractor
C)Parent
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed are examples of individuals or roles that would typically be exempt from the protections provided by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA primarily covers wage and hour standards but exempts certain categories of workers, including bona fide executives, independent contractors, and in certain contexts, parents (especially in the context of employing their own children under specific conditions).

Question 16

Workers aged __________ may work no more than 40 hours a day during nonschool weeks.
A)18 and up
B)16 and 17
C)14 and 15
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Workers aged 14 and 15 are subject to restrictions that limit them to no more than 40 hours of work per week during nonschool weeks, as part of child labor laws designed to ensure their education is not negatively impacted by work.

Question 17

One way to be classified as a bona fide __________ is if an employee's job responsibilities are tied to performing work that is original and creative in character in a recognized field of artistic endeavor.
A)executive
B)professional
C)administrator
D)educator

Accepted Answer

The term "professional" in the context of labor law and job classification often includes employees whose work is original and creative in character, especially in recognized fields of artistic endeavor. This definition aligns with the criteria for being classified as a professional under various employment standards, distinguishing them from other categories like executives, administrators, or educators, whose job criteria are defined differently.

Question 18

The subminimum wage for full-time students is an amount not less than _____ percent of the current national minimum wage.
A)55
B)65
C)75
D)85

Accepted Answer

The answer of The subminimum wage for full-time students is...

Question 19

Workers aged __________ may work an unlimited number of hours, but cannot work in hazardous job settings.
A)18 and up
B)16 and 17
C)14 and 15
D)12 and 13

Accepted Answer

Workers aged 16 and 17 can work an unlimited number of hours but are restricted from working in hazardous job settings according to labor laws.

Question 20

Which of the following was created by the FLSA?
A)minimum wage
B)limitations on child labor
C)overtime
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) established minimum wage, limitations on child labor, and overtime pay regulations.

Quiz 9: Compensation: Wage, Hour, and Related Statutes

The FLSA was enacted in:

The FLSA as enacted requires a minimum for __________ employees.

Which of the following is a nonexempt employee under the FLSA?

A __________-factor test was developed by the IRS to gauge the substance of the relationship between an independent contractor and employer.

__________ is time off in lieu of overtime compensation.

Compensatory time is given to the employee at a rate of __________.

The __________ places limitations on an employer's use of child labor.

Which company in the text had "freelancers" who were essentially treated like independent contractors until the court ruled them common law employees?

____ per hour is the current federal minimum wage?

To be eligible for bona fide executive status under the FLSA, a manager in the retail sector cannot spend more than ____ percent of his/her time performing nonmanagement activities.

Normally, travel time to and from the place of employment is __________.

As of 2009, the FLSA requires an employer to pay a tipped employee (one who regularly receives more than $30.00 per month in tips) not less than _____ an hour.

The FLSA was intended to lessen the effects of:

__________ refers to the difference between situations in which employees are entitled to be paid for their time and when they are not.

Which of the following would be exempted from the FLSA protection?

Workers aged __________ may work no more than 40 hours a day during nonschool weeks.

One way to be classified as a bona fide __________ is if an employee's job responsibilities are tied to performing work that is original and creative in character in a recognized field of artistic endeavor.

The subminimum wage for full-time students is an amount not less than _____ percent of the current national minimum wage.

Workers aged __________ may work an unlimited number of hours, but cannot work in hazardous job settings.

Which of the following was created by the FLSA?