Question 1

Riana was working as a domestic worker for the Stephenson family in New York for about six months.She had not been paid on time since the first month of her joining.Can she file a suit against her employer under the FLSA?

Accepted Answer

A)  No, as the FLSA coverage does not extend to private household domestic workers. 
B)  Yes, as the FLSA coverage extends to private household domestic workers. 
C)  No, as a household does not qualify as an employer under the provisions of FLSA. 
D)  Yes, She can file a suit against her employer for unfair trade practices under the 	provisions of FLSA.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a basis for coverage under the FLSA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees employed in an "enterprise engaged in" interstate commerce. 
B)  Employees who are engaged in interstate commerce. 
C)  Employees who are engaged in the production of goods for interstate commerce. 
D)  Employees who are engaged in interstate commerce, but not including import and export.

Question 3

What was impact of the first federal law against child labor?

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Question 4

How is the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) enforced?

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Question 5

Explain the term "workweek".

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Question 6

If a worker is one who receives tips from customers,the employer is allowed to reduce the minimum ? wage paid to that worker by up to _____ percent,with the difference to be made up by tips received:

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  45 
C)  50 
D)  55

Question 7

Machinists and sewing machine operators are usually paid on a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  hourly basis. 
B)  piece-rate basis. 
C)  monthly basis. 
D)  lump sum basis.

Question 8

Briefly describe the origin and purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Question 9

Donna and Paul DeRossi own an agricultural farm in the outskirts of New Jersey.Their son Ron,who is 13 years old,helps them every day by watering the saplings.Neighbors saw Ron working in the field every day and informed Department of Labor about this and complained of child labor.Have Donna and Paul violated the law under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by allowing their son to work on the agricultural farm land?

Accepted Answer

A)  No, they have not violated the law of FLSA because the minors under age 	fourteen are allowed to work in any kind of occupations. 
B)  No, they have not violated the law of FLSA because the minors are engaged in 	hazardous occupation as identified by the secretary of labor. 
C)  No, they have not violated the law of FLSA because the minors under the age of fourteen are allowed to work in agriculture under specific limitations and with parental consent. 
D)  Yes, they have violated the law of FLSA because the minors under the age of 	fourteen are not at all allowed to work in agricultural occupations.

Exam 22: The fair labor standards act