Question 1

Only governmental bodies,and not private employers,come under the purview of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Accepted Answer

Private employers are covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which sets minimum wage, overtime pay, and other employment standards.

Question 2

Overtime pay is paid for each hour worked in excess of ________ hours that work week.

Accepted Answer

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime pay is required for non-exempt employees for any hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek. Therefore, choice B (40) is the correct answer.

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the child labor regulations adopted by the U.S.Department of Labor?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 4

Jerry is employed by U.S.-based Iconic Systems.His work hours per workweek for the month of January were 40 hours the first week,30 hours the second week,50 hours the third week,and 45 hours the fourth week.According to the Fair Labor Standards Act,how many hours of overtime pay is Jerry entitled to at the end of January?

Accepted Answer

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, an employee is entitled to overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. Jerry worked a total of 165 hours in January (40 + 30 + 50 + 45), which breaks down to an average of 41.25 hours per week. Since he worked more than 40 hours in the third week (50 hours), he is entitled to 10 hours of overtime pay (50 - 40) in that week. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 15, which is the total number of overtime hours worked by Jerry in January (10 hours in Week 3 + 5 hours from other weeks).

Question 5

The ________ forbids the use of oppressive child labor and makes it unlawful to ship goods produced by such labor.

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay, and child labor. It prohibits oppressive child labor and makes it unlawful to ship goods produced by such labor.

Question 6

The Occupational Safety and Health Act serves only as a model act and employers who violate its rules are not liable for penalties.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Employers who violate the rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Act can be liable for penalties, including fines and even criminal charges in some cases.

Question 7

The Fair Labor Standards Act applies to ________.

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to employees in government organizations, those earning less than minimum wages, and employees engaged in the production of goods for interstate commerce. It does not apply to self-employed individuals.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of minimum wages in the United States of America?

Accepted Answer

States have the freedom to set minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage.

Question 9

Who among the following are exempt from child labor restrictions in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Children employed in the performing arts are exempt from certain child labor restrictions under certain conditions. They must have a permit and be working in a production overseen by a nonprofit organization or government entity. Children who work as newspaper deliverers are also exempt from some restrictions, but not all. Children employed in restaurants or fast-food stalls and gasoline stations are not exempt from child labor restrictions.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the federal minimum wage?

Accepted Answer

Exempt employees, such as certain salaried professionals, are not subject to minimum wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Question 11

Which of the following acts establishes minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for workers in the United States of America?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for workers in the United States. The other options listed do not pertain to minimum wage or overtime pay requirements.

Question 12

The OSHA guidelines that set safety rules for specific equipment,procedures,types of work,unique work conditions,and the like are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The OSHA guidelines that set safety rules for specific equipment, procedures, types of work, unique work conditions, and the like are known as specific duty standards.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's)general duty standard?

Accepted Answer

The general duty standard of OSHA requires an employer to provide a work environment that is free from recognized hazards. It does not need to be established with each safety regulation and does not address mental stress of employees. OSHA has legal powers to enforce safety violations and is not just a model act.

Question 14

The ________ is an OSHA standard that requires an employer to provide a work environment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.

Accepted Answer

The general duty standard is an OSHA regulation that requires employers to provide a workplace that is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. The other choices listed are not accurate descriptions of OSHA standards.

Question 15

The general duty standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires an employer to provide a work environment that does not result in its employees' mental stress.

Accepted Answer

The general duty standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires an employer to provide a work environment free from recognized physical hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. It does not specifically require employers to prevent mental stress.

Question 16

According to the U.S.Department of Labor,children under the age of 14 can only be employed as ________.

Accepted Answer

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of the U.S.Department of Labor, children under the age of 14 can only be employed as newspaper deliverers, and only under certain conditions. They are not allowed to work in any other occupation until they reach the age of 14. So, option B is the correct answer as stocking staff at stores, waiters, and store assistants are not allowed for children under the age of 14.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of exemptions to minimum wage and overtime pay requirements?

Accepted Answer

Exemptions to minimum wage and overtime pay requirements are determined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Learned professionals, such as doctors or lawyers, are exempt from minimum wage requirements because they typically earn a salary rather than hourly pay. However, they are still subject to overtime pay requirements unless they meet certain criteria. Apprentices must also be paid at least minimum wage. Workers involved in hazardous activities do not have any exemption from minimum wage requirements, and employees in law enforcement and medical sectors must be paid at least minimum wage.

Question 18

Who among the following is exempt from federal minimum wage requirement?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who among the following is exempt from...

Question 19

Overtime pay is generally ________ times that of the regular pay of an employee.

Accepted Answer

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the US, overtime pay for eligible employees should be at least one and a half times their regular pay for any hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek. Therefore, the correct answer is D, one and a half.

Question 20

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)is a federal administrative agency within the Department of Labor that is empowered to enforce the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Accepted Answer

OSHA is a federal administrative agency within the Department of Labor that is responsible for promoting and enforcing workplace safety and health regulations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

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