Question 1

In Canada,the amount of vacation pay is equal to what percentage of the employee's pay for the preceding year per week of vacation?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Brazil's workforce has over how many people?

Accepted Answer

As of recent estimates, Brazil's workforce is over 103 million people.

Question 3

Former under-developed countries of the world are experiencing which of these conditions,thus eliciting greater interconnections with U.S.employers?

Accepted Answer

Former under-developed countries of the world are experiencing an improved standard of living, which has led to increased education and skills training, improving the quality of their workforce. This has made them more attractive to U.S. employers who are seeking skilled workers at competitive wages.

Question 4

XYZ Co.plans to open a new facility in Canada to be able to reach its Canadian customers more quickly.Which of the following is true regarding labor-related considerations of the new facility?

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Question 5

Nora has been working at a manufacturing plant in Mexico for the last 18 months.Which of the following is NOT true regarding her paid time off benefits?

Accepted Answer

In Mexico, the law grants 12 weeks of maternity leave with full pay to female employees. Therefore, Nora is entitled to more than 6 weeks of maternity leave with full pay.

Question 6

Canadian retirement plans are most similar to that of which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

Canadian retirement plans are most similar to those of the United States, as both countries have a mix of government-sponsored programs (such as Social Security and Canada Pension Plan) and employer-sponsored pension plans. Brazil, Italy, and Germany have different retirement systems in place.

Question 7

What Canadian province has the highest minimum wage?

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Question 8

Chris has been working in Vancouver,Canada at an accounting firm for the last 10 years.Which of the following should not be true regarding his paid time off benefits?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian government only allows for a maximum of 28 weeks of combined leave for compassionate care and/or family caregiving. Therefore, Chris cannot be entitled to 8 weeks of paid leave to care for a seriously ill family member.

Question 9

Canada can best be defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Canada is a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state and a governor general representing her in Canada. The country also has a democratic parliamentary system of government, with a prime minister and elected representatives in the House of Commons and Senate.

Question 10

The origins of the common law governing individual employment contracts in Canada were based on the laws of which country?

Accepted Answer

The origins of the common law governing individual employment contracts in Canada were based on the laws of England. The development of Canadian employment law has been heavily influenced by the British legal system, including the common law tradition.

Question 11

An employee should receive regular pay during illness for a period of how many weeks in Germany?

Accepted Answer

An employee in Germany should receive regular pay during illness for a period of 6 weeks (42 calendar days) as per the German Sick Pay Law (Entgeltfortzahlungsgesetz). After the 6 weeks, they can receive sickness benefits from the statutory health insurance.

Question 12

In which country do companies incur the highest hourly cost for employing a manufacturing worker?

Accepted Answer

Norway has the highest hourly cost for employing a manufacturing worker, with an average hourly cost of $58.70, while United States has an average hourly cost of $38.70, China $6.50, and Canada $16.70.

Question 13

Which of the following country has the strongest economy in South America?

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Question 14

The average hourly cost to pay a manufacturing worker in the United States in 2007 was how much?

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Question 15

In 2008,hourly compensation costs in Brazil were less than that in the United States by how much?

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Question 16

Mexico can be defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Mexico is a federal republic, which means there is a division of power between the central government and the states. The country has a president as the head of state and a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.

Question 17

Oliver works as a blue-collar worker in the metalworking industry in Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany.His pay is based on minimum wage.Which of the following is probably true regarding his minimum wage?

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Question 18

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of NAFTA?

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Question 19

Which of the following countries has the lowest per capita GDP?

Accepted Answer

India has the lowest per capita GDP among the given options, according to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund. As of 2020, India's per capita GDP was estimated at $1,947, while Mexico's was $9,225, Brazil's was $8,699, and China's was $10,261.

Question 20

What percentage of their gross earnings do Brazilian employees put towards social insurance?

Accepted Answer

Brazilian employees contribute between 7.65% and 11% of their gross earnings towards social insurance, depending on their salary bracket.

Quiz 15: Pay and Benefits Outside the United States