Question 1

Explain the concept of overtime pay under the FLSA.

Accepted Answer

Employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are entitled to overtime pay at one-and-a-half times their regular pay rate,for hours worked in excess of forty hours per workweek in addition to being entitled to earn the minimum wage.As with the minimum wage,regulations have been developed to compute the hourly wages of workers paid by commission,piece-rate,and so forth for the purpose of calculating overtime pay.The Portal to Portal Act of 1947,which amended the FLSA,provides that preliminary or post work activities are to be included in compensable time only if they are called for under contract or industry custom or practice.

Question 2

Discuss the provisions regarding child labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act does not prohibit all child labor; rather,it proscribes only "oppressive" child labor.The act prohibits the interstate shipment of goods from establishments employing oppressive child labor.It also prohibits oppressive child labor in any enterprise with two or more employees engaged in the production of goods for interstate commerce.The act defines oppressive child labor by using age restrictions and identifying hazardous occupations.
Employing minors under age eighteen in any occupation identified as hazardous by the secretary of labor is prohibited.Some of the occupations have been identified as hazardous by the secretary of labor,including the following:
-occupations involving operation of motor-driven hoisting apparatus;
-occupations involving exposure to radioactive substances;
-occupations of motor-vehicle operator or helper;
-occupations involving operation of power-driven woodworking machines; and
-occupations involving wrecking,demolition,and ship-breaking.

Question 3

Which of the following industries is mostly covered by State laws,as opposed to federal regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  TV and radio broadcasting 
B)  Airline travel 
C)  Pension and benefits regulation 
D)  Insurance and banking 
A)  TV and radio broadcasting 
B)  Airline travel 
C)  Pension and benefits regulation 
D)  Insurance and banking D

Question 4

The Fair Labor Standards Act defines oppressive child labor by using:

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum wage earned by children in a workweek. 
B)  age restrictions and identifying hazardous occupations. 
C)  educational qualification required for the field of employment. 
D)  working hours, health conditions, and number of dependents in a family. 
A)  minimum wage earned by children in a workweek. 
B)  age restrictions and identifying hazardous occupations. 
C)  educational qualification required for the field of employment. 
D)  working hours, health conditions, and number of dependents in a family.

Question 5

In case of an FLSA violation,employees may file suit to recover back wages and overtime plus liquidated damages:

Accepted Answer

A)  for an equal amount. 
B)  at half the amount. 
C)  at double the amount. 
D)  at one-and-half times the amount. 
A)  for an equal amount. 
B)  at half the amount. 
C)  at double the amount. 
D)  at one-and-half times the amount.

Question 6

In Christensen v.Harris County,Harris County adopted a policy requiring its employees to schedule time off in order to reduce the amount of accrued compensatory time.Employees of the Harris County Sheriff's Department sued the County claiming that such policy is prohibited under the FLSA.In its judgment,the Supreme Court:

Accepted Answer

A)  ordered Harris County department officials to pay damages to the plaintiffs. 
B)  held that the FLSA prohibition does not apply to law enforcement agencies. 
C)  held that no statutory provision prohibits Harris County from pursuing its policy. 
D)  felt that the employer violated the provisions of the FLSA. 
A)  ordered Harris County department officials to pay damages to the plaintiffs. 
B)  held that the FLSA prohibition does not apply to law enforcement agencies. 
C)  held that no statutory provision prohibits Harris County from pursuing its policy. 
D)  felt that the employer violated the provisions of the FLSA.

Question 7

Mathew is an outside salesperson employed by ABC Distributors.His payment was below minimum wages and he was not entitled to get the overtime pay,even if he worked for extra hours.Can Mathew file a suit against the employer claiming minimum wages and overtime pay?

Accepted Answer

A)  No, because outside salespeople are exempted from both the overtime and minimum wage provisions. 
B)  Yes, because outside salespeople are not exempted from the overtime and minimum wage provisions. 
C)  Yes, because outside salespeople are allowed to claim only the overtime pay and not the ? minimum wages. 
D)  No, because outside salespeople are allowed to claim only the compensatory offs and the ? back pay. 
A)  No, because outside salespeople are exempted from both the overtime and minimum wage provisions. 
B)  Yes, because outside salespeople are not exempted from the overtime and minimum wage provisions. 
C)  Yes, because outside salespeople are allowed to claim only the overtime pay and not the ? minimum wages. 
D)  No, because outside salespeople are allowed to claim only the compensatory offs and the ? back pay.

Question 8

Employers and employees not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act are generally subject to:

Accepted Answer

A)  terms and conditions of the bargaining agreement. 
B)  federal administrative rules and regulations. 
C)  terms of the labor contract. 
D)  state laws of United States. 
A)  terms and conditions of the bargaining agreement. 
B)  federal administrative rules and regulations. 
C)  terms of the labor contract. 
D)  state laws of United States.

Question 9

The Walsh-Healy Act _____ for contractors providing at least $10,000 worth of goods to the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A)  sets employability limits 
B)  allows employment of minors 
C)  prohibits child labor in employment 
D)  sets minimum standards for wages 
A)  sets employability limits 
B)  allows employment of minors 
C)  prohibits child labor in employment 
D)  sets minimum standards for wages

Question 10

Which of the following is not true of the enforcement procedure regarding FLSA?

Accepted Answer

A)  The FLSA is enforced by the Department of Labor (DOL). 
B)  The Wage and Hour Division of the DOL performs inspections and investigations and issues rules and regulations. 
C)  The Secretary may also seek injunctions against violations of the act. 
D)  Criminal proceedings for willful violations may be instituted by the Department of Labor. 
A)  The FLSA is enforced by the Department of Labor (DOL). 
B)  The Wage and Hour Division of the DOL performs inspections and investigations and issues rules and regulations. 
C)  The Secretary may also seek injunctions against violations of the act. 
D)  Criminal proceedings for willful violations may be instituted by the Department of Labor.

Question 11

As on July 24,2009 the minimum wages for nonexempt employees is _____ per hour.

Accepted Answer

A)  $ 5.25 
B)  $ 7.25 
C)  $ 6.25 
D)  $ 4.25 
A)  $ 5.25 
B)  $ 7.25 
C)  $ 6.25 
D)  $ 4.25

Question 12

What is willful violation?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court discussed the definiti

Question 13

Suzy Smart works part-time in the Handi Mart convenience store.The manager at Handi Mart requires that each clerk arrive fifteen minutes prior to the start of the shift so that the clerk going off duty can review the sales figures and cash status with the replacement before leaving,but her extra fifteen minutes of working time was never recorded.Under which act can Suzy and her co-workers sue the store and the manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  The Walsh-Healy Act 
C)  The Occupational Safety and Health Act 
D)  The Equal Pay Act 
A)  The Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  The Walsh-Healy Act 
C)  The Occupational Safety and Health Act 
D)  The Equal Pay Act

Question 14

Minors under age fourteen can be employed only in _____ under specific limitations and with parental consent.

Accepted Answer

A)  agriculture 
B)  packaging 
C)  domestic-care jobs 
D)  sports companies 
A)  agriculture 
B)  packaging 
C)  domestic-care jobs 
D)  sports companies

Question 15

Describe the coverage of the FLSA.

Accepted Answer

The FLSA,as amended,provides for three b

Question 16

How did the NIRA come into effect?

Accepted Answer

The National Industrial Recovery Act NIR

Question 17

Which of the following is not a condition for administrative employees to be exempt from overtime and minimum wage requirements under the FLSA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employee is compensated with a salary of not less than $455 per week. 
B)  The primary duty is the performance of office work directly related to the management. 
C)  The primary duty does not include general business operations with the firm's customers. 
D)  Her/his primary duty includes the exercise of discretion 
A)  Employee is compensated with a salary of not less than $455 per week. 
B)  The primary duty is the performance of office work directly related to the management. 
C)  The primary duty does not include general business operations with the firm's customers. 
D)  Her/his primary duty includes the exercise of discretion

Question 18

Amanda is an employee at a local hospital situated in Nevada.The administration of the hospital was maintained by the local government.The entire hospital staff suffered an unfair labor practice at the hands of the members of the administrative department.The employees then decided to file a suit against the administrative department of the hospital.Under which of the following acts should the employees approach the court?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
C)  Equal Employment Opportunity Act 
D)  Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
A)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
C)  Equal Employment Opportunity Act 
D)  Employee Retirement Income Security Act

Question 19

The Davis-Bacon Act provides that contractors working on government construction projects must pay the prevailing wage rates in the geographic area,as determined by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  NLRB. 
B)  federal laws. 
C)  labor contract. 
D)  secretary of labor. 
A)  NLRB. 
B)  federal laws. 
C)  labor contract. 
D)  secretary of labor.

Question 20

The Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 extended the coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act ? to:

Accepted Answer

A)  other federal employees of including hospitals and educational institutions. 
B)  independent contractors to the state government. 
C)  employees of the Senate. 
D)  employees engaged in interstate commerce. 
A)  other federal employees of including hospitals and educational institutions. 
B)  independent contractors to the state government. 
C)  employees of the Senate. 
D)  employees engaged in interstate commerce.

Explain the concept of overtime pay under the FLSA.

Discuss the provisions regarding child labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Which of the following industries is mostly covered by State laws,as opposed to federal regulation?

The Fair Labor Standards Act defines oppressive child labor by using:

In case of an FLSA violation,employees may file suit to recover back wages and overtime plus liquidated damages:

Mathew is an outside salesperson employed by ABC Distributors.His payment was below minimum wages and he was not entitled to get the overtime pay,even if he worked for extra hours.Can Mathew file a suit against the employer claiming minimum wages and overtime pay?

Employers and employees not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act are generally subject to:

The Walsh-Healy Act _____ for contractors providing at least $10,000 worth of goods to the federal government.

Which of the following is not true of the enforcement procedure regarding FLSA?

As on July 24,2009 the minimum wages for nonexempt employees is _____ per hour.

What is willful violation?

Minors under age fourteen can be employed only in _____ under specific limitations and with parental consent.

Describe the coverage of the FLSA.

How did the NIRA come into effect?

Which of the following is not a condition for administrative employees to be exempt from overtime and minimum wage requirements under the FLSA?

The Davis-Bacon Act provides that contractors working on government construction projects must pay the prevailing wage rates in the geographic area,as determined by the:

The Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 extended the coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act ? to:

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Exam 22: The fair labor standards act

Explain the concept of overtime pay under the FLSA.

Discuss the provisions regarding child labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Which of the following industries is mostly covered by State laws,as opposed to federal regulation?

The Fair Labor Standards Act defines oppressive child labor by using:

In case of an FLSA violation,employees may file suit to recover back wages and overtime plus liquidated damages:

Mathew is an outside salesperson employed by ABC Distributors.His payment was below minimum wages and he was not entitled to get the overtime pay,even if he worked for extra hours.Can Mathew file a suit against the employer claiming minimum wages and overtime pay?

Employers and employees not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act are generally subject to:

The Walsh-Healy Act _____ for contractors providing at least $10,000 worth of goods to the federal government.

Which of the following is not true of the enforcement procedure regarding FLSA?

As on July 24,2009 the minimum wages for nonexempt employees is _____ per hour.

What is willful violation?

Minors under age fourteen can be employed only in _____ under specific limitations and with parental consent.

Describe the coverage of the FLSA.

How did the NIRA come into effect?

Which of the following is not a condition for administrative employees to be exempt from overtime and minimum wage requirements under the FLSA?

The Davis-Bacon Act provides that contractors working on government construction projects must pay the prevailing wage rates in the geographic area,as determined by the:

The Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 extended the coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act ? to:

First The Forest, Then The Trees: An Overview Of Employment And Labor Law

Employment Contracts And Wrongful Discharge

Commonly Committed Workplace Torts

Employee Privacy Rights In The 21st Century

The Global Perspective: International Employment Law And American Immigration Policy

Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act And Race Discrimination

Gender And Family Issues: Title Vii And Other Legislation

Discrimination Based On Religion And National Origin & Procedures Under

Discrimination Based on Age

Discrimination Based On Disability

Other Eeo And Employment Legislation: Federal And State Laws

The Rise Of Organized Labor And Its Regulatory Framework

The Unionization Process

Unfair Labor Practices By Employers And Unions

Collective Bargaining

Picketing And Strikes

The Enforcement And Administration Of The Collective Agreement

The Rights Of Union Members

Public Sector Labor Relations

Occupational Safety And Health

The employee’ s safety nets: unemployment and workers’ compensation social security and retirement plans

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