Exam 3: Regulating Employee Benefits

Employees of the federal government are not protected by FLSA regulations.(The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938)

The FLSA of 1938,contains provisions concerning which three topics? (The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938)

Employers can deduct the cost of the benefits they offer employees,from their annual income if the cost is considered an ordinary and necessary expense.(The Internal Revenue Code)

According to NLRA,which of the following is NOT the subject for mandatory bargaining? (Labor Unions and Employee Benefits: The National Labor Relations Act of 1935)

The Federal Unemployment Tax Act is levied against employees to finance unemployment insurance benefits.(The Internal Revenue Code)

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 permits an employer to automatically enroll employees in its defined contribution retirement plan.(The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)

An older employee may not be required to pay more for a benefit as a condition of employment.(The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA))

Which ERISA Title contains terms for pension insurance programs and includes the establishment of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation? (Title IV: Plan Termination Insurance)

Employer-provided health care is considered a permissible collective bargaining subject.(Labor Unions and Employee Benefits: The National Labor Relations Act of 1935)

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,an employer cannot refuse to hire a person with a disability.(The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)

The federal government funds the Social Security Old-Age,Survivor and Disability Insurance Program using which tax? (The Internal Revenue Code)

Discuss the role of labor unions with regard to employee benefits.(Labor Unions and Employee Benefits: The National Labor Relations Act of 1935)

The Internal Revenue Code contains multiple regulations only for legally required benefits.(The Internal Revenue Code)

A person with this title manages employee benefits plans and pension plan funds to ensure the welfare of participants and beneficiaries while defraying reasonable plan expenses.(Title I: Protection of Employee Rights)

Paid time off is a permissive bargaining subject under NLRA provisions.(Labor Unions and Employee Benefits: The National Labor Relations Act of 1935)

Taxes fund programs for which of the following? (The Internal Revenue Code)

The U.S.Department of Labor enforces HIPAA.(The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)

Briefly discuss the key provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006.(The Pension Protection Act of 2006)

Which of following is NOT a government agency that shares responsibility for the administration of ERISA provisions? (Title I: Protection of Employee Rights)

According to HIPAA,a person's medical history is a permissible reason to limit participation in a group health care plan.(The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)