Question 1

Rico works for Street Tacos Inc.The basis for Rico's contribution under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act to help pay for benefits that will partially make up for his loss of income on retirement is

Accepted Answer

The Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) requires employees to contribute a percentage of their wages to help fund Social Security and Medicare benefits. Rico's contribution is based on his annual wage base, which is the amount of his income that is subject to FICA taxes. This means that Rico will contribute a percentage of his income up to a certain limit, which is adjusted each year. The other options (A, C, and D) are not accurate descriptions of how FICA contributions are calculated.

Question 2

Gobi is an employee of Haz-Mat,Inc.He refuses a transfer to a Haz-Mat department in which several employees suffered serious injuries from exposure to hazardous materials.Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,Gobi may be

Accepted Answer

Gobi is entitled to protection from discharge under the "whistleblower" provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act if he refuses to work in a hazardous environment due to concerns about safety. Reporting to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration may also be an option, but it is not mentioned in the question as a possible course of action. Higher wages for working in a hazardous department would not be relevant to this situation. Gobi may be subject to discharge, but only if the employer can prove that he refused to work based on reasons unrelated to safety (e.g. personal dislike of the department).

Question 3

Assembly Corporation operates a plant near the border between the United States and Mexico.Due to the location,it would be easier for the company to employ noncitizens.In this circumstance,it is legal for a U.S.employer to

Accepted Answer

It is illegal for a U.S. employer to hire, recruit, or refer for a fee persons not authorized to work in the United States, regardless of the location of the company. Violations of these laws can result in significant penalties and fines.

Question 4

Federal overtime provisions apply only after a covered employee works more than

Accepted Answer

Federal overtime provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) apply only after a covered employee works more than forty hours in a week, not after a certain number of hours in a day, days in a month, or length of time with the same employer.

Question 5

Elin is thirteen years old.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act,she cannot

Accepted Answer

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, children under the age of 14 cannot work in any hazardous occupations. However, they can work in certain jobs such as delivering newspapers, working for their parents, or even limited work in certain industries. Therefore, the correct answer is B as Elin cannot work in any hazardous occupation due to her age.

Question 6

Devon takes temporary family leave from her job at Equipment Sales Company to care for a newborn baby.With respect to Devon's health-care coverage,during the leave,under the Family and Medical Leave Act,Equipment

Accepted Answer

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, employers are required to maintain an employee's health-care benefits during the leave. Therefore, Equipment Sales Company must continue Devon's health-care coverage during her temporary family leave.

Question 7

Aircraft Corporation employs mechanics,programmers,outside salespersons,and professionals,including pilots.Employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime provisions include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Mechanics are typically not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime provisions, as they do not fall into the categories of employees (such as professionals, outside salespersons, and certain computer employees) that are typically exempt.

Question 8

The purpose of state workers' compensation laws is to establish an administrative process for compensating workers for

Accepted Answer

State workers' compensation laws are designed to provide benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. These benefits typically cover medical expenses, lost wages, and disability benefits, and are paid regardless of whether the employer or employee was at fault for the injury or illness. Workers' compensation laws do not cover retirement, disability, death, or hospitalization insurance, nor do they provide benefits for periods of unemployment.

Question 9

Steel Mill Inc. ,employs five hundred workers.For the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,Steel must do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires companies to keep occupational injury and illness records for each employee, report any work-related diseases, and report any work-related injuries. However, there is no requirement to pay employees higher wages for working in more dangerous areas.

Question 10

Finance Accountants,P.A. ,is a private employer.In most circumstances,federal law generally prohibits Finance from subjecting its employees to

Accepted Answer

Federal law prohibits private employers like Finance Accountants, P.A. from subjecting its employees to lie-detector tests. However, electronic monitoring and drug tests may be allowed in certain circumstances.

Question 11

Luke takes temporary family leave from his job at Metal Works Corporation to arrange for child care and deal with financial and legal matters when Nancy,his spouse,a U.S.Marine on active duty,is deployed overseas.On Luke's return from the leave,Metal Works must

Accepted Answer

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees are entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family or medical reasons, including the birth or adoption of a child or to care for a spouse or child with a serious health condition. During this leave, the employee’s job is protected, and when the employee returns from leave, the employer must restore them to the same position or an equivalent position with the same pay, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment. Therefore, Metal Works must restore Luke to his same position or a comparable position upon his return from temporary family leave.

Question 12

Games Inc.employs four hundred workers at three locations in three states.Workers who lose their jobs with Games have a right to continued health-care coverage under the company's group plan unless they

Accepted Answer

Workers who are fired for gross misconduct have violated company policies and are not entitled to continued health-care coverage.

Question 13

Denny works for Engineers P.A.While working on an Engineers project,Denny is injured.Under state workers' compensation laws,he will be compensated only if the injury was

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation laws provide benefits for employees who are injured on the job, but only if the injury was accidental. If the injury was intentional or the result of the employee's own recklessness, the employee may not be eligible for compensation. In this case, since Denny was simply working on the Engineers project when he was injured, and his injury was not the result of any intentional or reckless conduct on his part, it can be assumed that his injury was accidental and therefore covered by workers' compensation. Thus, choice C is the best answer.

Question 14

Analytic Data,Inc. ,wants to hire Benazir,a noncitizen.A work visa is most likely to be set aside for a noncitizen if

Accepted Answer

According to U.S. immigration laws, a work visa can only be issued to a foreign national if there are no qualified American workers available to perform the job. This is known as the labor certification process. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Options A and D are discriminatory practices and not legally permissible. Option C is vague and does not provide a clear reason for denying the work visa.

Question 15

Berry Farm Inc.employs hundreds of seasonal and permanent workers,both skilled and unskilled,in three states.Under federal immigration law,Berry Farm can hire illegal immigrants

Accepted Answer

Under federal immigration law, employers are prohibited from hiring illegal immigrants under any circumstances. There are no provisions that allow the hiring of illegal immigrants through the filing of special forms by either the employer or the immigrants.

Question 16

Retail Company is located in Seattle,Washington,where the city and the state have minimum wage laws.Retail pays its starting employees the legal minimum rate,which,among the governing laws,is

Accepted Answer

When multiple minimum wage laws apply, employers must pay their employees at the highest rate among those laws. In this case, if Seattle's city minimum wage is higher than the state or federal minimum wages, Retail Company must pay its starting employees at that rate.

Question 17

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires certain employers to provide eligible employees with family or medical leave for any of the following reasons except

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons, including caring for a newborn or adopted child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or the employee's own serious health condition. However, there is no provision for taking leave for an extended family vacation.

Question 18

Tom is seventeen years old.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act,he cannot

Accepted Answer

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, there are restrictions on the types of hazardous occupations that individuals under the age of 18 can work in. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as Tom cannot work in a hazardous occupation. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the restrictions placed on individuals under the age of 18 under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Question 19

Investment Corporation wants to monitor business communications on phones that the employer provides to the employees.The employer's best course of action to avoid liability under laws related to employee monitoring is to inform

Accepted Answer

The best course of action for the employer to avoid liability is to inform its employees about the monitoring. This allows the employees to give their consent and also shows that the employer is being transparent in its monitoring practices. Not informing anyone or only informing select parties could lead to legal issues and breaches of privacy. Informing the public generally is not necessary or relevant in this case.

Question 20

Salsa Inc.employs three hundred workers at four locations in two states.Under federal law,Salsa must provide each employee,during any twelve-month period,family or medical leave of

Accepted Answer

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for specific family or medical reasons during a 12-month period. Therefore, option B is the correct answer, as it aligns with the FMLA regulations. Options A, C, and D are not accurate as they do not comply with FMLA regulations.

Quiz 15: Employment, immigration, and Labor Law