Deck 2: Government Agencies That Impact the Hospitality Industry

Question 1

The EEOC requires businesses to _____.

A) File quarterly reports for tax purposes.
B) Treat employees in a non-discriminatory manner.
C) Display notices on employee rights and safety in places where they can easily be read.
D) All of the above would be appropriate.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

It is the function of the TTB to regulate permits for producers of alcohol and ensure labeling protects consumers.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The IRS does not consider tips and gratuities given to employees by guests or patrons as taxable income.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The Department of Labor is responsible for _____.

A) Wage and hour complaints, including overtime payment disputes.
B) Filing grievances as a result of sexual harassment in the workplace.
C) Making sure employers properly display SDS in the workplace.
D) Enforcing anti-discrimination policies in the workplace.

Question 5

The FDA is responsible for

A) Ensuring the proper labeling of food and the safety of food.
B) Preventing discrimination in the workplace.
C) Enforcing the federal laws governing the manufacture and sale of alcohol.
D) None of the above are appropriate.

Question 6

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

A) Prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their race/ national origin
B) Requires employers to reasonably accommodate the religious practices of an employee or prospective employee
C) Requires investigations of complaints by employees who think they have been discriminated against
D) All of the above would be appropriate.

Question 7

The EEOC only prohibits age discrimination for those who are 40 years of age or older.

Question 8

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is the document generated to inform the EEOC of all the chemicals that you keep on your property.

Question 9

Under the U.S. immigration system, the two main immigration categories include family-based immigration and employment-based immigration.

Question 10

OSHA is concerned with safe and healthy working conditions.

Question 11

EPA stands for _______.

A) Environmental Protection Association
B) Environmental Protection Agency
C) Equal Protection Act
D) Endangered Protection Act

Question 12

In situations where federal, state and local laws conflict with one another, the federal law must be followed.

Question 13

The hospitality industry is regulated by federal, state and local government entities.

Question 14

Upon notification from a government agency of a complaint or violation, the appropriate thing to do is?

A) Document the date and time all paperwork is received and be sure to check all correspondence for required deadlines
B) Assess the severity of the complaint and determine if legal consultation is necessary
C) Develop an action plan with or without an attorney
D) All of the above would be appropriate

Question 15

When dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, hospitality managers have a role of both taxpayer and tax collector.

Question 16

What is the primary function of OSHA?

A) `To oversee and prevent discrimination in the work place
B) To communication with Homeland Security on potential threats.
C) To enforce the Equal Pay Act.
D) To enforce the collection of state taxes.
E) None of the above are appropriate.

Question 17

Which of the following agencies was established to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners of the United States?

A) Family Medical Leave Act.
B) Pensions and Welfare Bureau
C) INS
D) Department of Labor
E) Department of Justice

Question 18

When regulatory legal demands conflict (such as state and federal laws) which law will prevail?

A) The federal law because it is the law of the land.
B) The most restrictive regulation will prevail.
C) The person is free to choose whoever law it wants without significant consequences.
D) None of the above are appropriate.

Question 19

Hospitality managers should never accompany OSHA compliance officers during an inspection in order to avoid any influence over the officer's observations.

Question 20

Which of the following is one of the missions of the Department of Homeland Security?

A) Terminate transportation security systems to move people and cargo more securely and efficiently.
B) Change border security and interior enforcement and discard immigration processes.
C) Safeguard the American people, our homeland and our values.
D) Realign the DHS organization to slow down mission performance.