Question 1

Which amendment to the U.S.Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations,individual states,and Indian Tribes?

Accepted Answer

The power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, individual states, and Indian tribes is granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. This is commonly referred to as the Commerce Clause.

Question 2

Intentionally treating women less favorably than men based upon their gender would be what form of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Disparate treatment is intentional discrimination where individuals are treated less favorably because of their gender, race, age, or other protected characteristic. In this case, intentionally treating women less favorably than men based upon their gender would be an example of disparate treatment.

Question 3

In general,the FLSA requires that overtime be paid on all hours worked in excess of ________ hours within a period of 7 consecutive days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general,the FLSA requires that overtime be...

Question 4

An employee has a regular hourly rate equal to $12.According to FLSA,how much should her/his employer pay this employee for each additional hour worked beyond the regular 40 hours within a period of 7 consecutive days?

Accepted Answer

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime pay must be at least 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Therefore, $12 x 1.5 = $18.

Question 5

Construction contractors,working on government contracts valued at more than $2,000,must pay their laborers and mechanics what type of local area-based wage to be in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931?

Accepted Answer

In compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931, construction contractors must pay their laborers and mechanics prevailing wages, which are based on the local area. Prevailing wages are determined by the Department of Labor and are meant to ensure fair compensation for workers on government-funded construction projects.

Question 6

An employee has a regular hourly rate equal to $10 and works 45 hours within a period of 7 consecutive days.What is the total amount the employer should pay this employee for 45 work hours?

Accepted Answer

The employee works 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours. Regular pay is 40 hours x $10 = $400. Overtime pay is 5 hours x $15 (1.5 times the regular rate) = $75. Total pay is $400 + $75 = $475.

Question 7

Jennifer works as a clerk in a company.The essential function of her job is typing on a keyboard.If she develops crippling arthritis that interferes with her ability to type,which act requires her employer to make reasonable accommodations,such as providing a voice-recognition input device?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, including providing assistive technology such as a voice-recognition input device for an employee with arthritis. The other acts listed do not specifically address accommodations for employees with disabilities.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation is not explicitly protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is currently protected under some state and local laws, as well as through recent Supreme Court decisions.

Question 9

As a result of this law enacted by Congress,employers must now show that employment practices that create disparate impact are a business necessity.This law also made it legal for U.S.citizens working abroad for U.S.companies to file suit.

Accepted Answer

The law described in the statement refers to The Civil Rights Act of 1991, which amended previous civil rights legislation and included provisions that required employers to show that employment practices resulting in disparate impact were necessary for business. It also allowed US citizens working for US companies abroad to file suits for discriminatory employment practices. The other options listed did not include the specific provisions mentioned in the statement.

Question 10

The ________ of 1963 makes it illegal to pay one sex more than the other for equal work performed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ of 1963 makes it illegal...

Question 11

During the ________,which took place in the 1930s,a great number of businesses failed and unemployment soared,forcing the government to institute social welfare programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the ________,which took place in the...

Question 12

The ________ Amendment allows female employees to charge employers with Title VII violations regarding pay only when the employer has violated the Equal Pay Act of 1963.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ Amendment allows female employees to...

Question 13

Briefly summarize right-to-work laws as well as the impact on unionization and compensation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly summarize right-to-work laws as well as...

Question 14

Which of the following examples is NOT considered a compensable work activity?

Accepted Answer

Traveling from home before the regular workday and returning home at the end of the workday is generally considered normal commuting time and is not compensable under most labor laws, unlike the other activities listed which are considered part of the job duties or benefits provided by the employer.

Question 15

Workers join unions to influence ________-related decisions,especially when they are dissatisfied with job security,wages,benefits,and supervisory practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Workers join unions to influence ________-related decisions,especially...

Question 16

Which law defines hours worked?

Accepted Answer

The Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 defines what counts as compensable hours worked, including any time that is spent on activities that are integral and indispensable to the job, as well as any time spent waiting or traveling during regular working hours.

Question 17

Based upon the FLSA child labor provisions,what is the minimum age that a child must be in order to be legally employed?

Accepted Answer

According to the FLSA child labor provisions, the minimum age for legal employment is 14 years old, with certain exceptions for agricultural work and newspaper delivery.

Question 18

This act strengthened the Equal Pay Act of 1963 by requiring employers to show that pay disparities are job related rather than sex-based.This act also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who share their salary information.

Accepted Answer

The Paycheck Fairness Act strengthens the Equal Pay Act of 1963 by requiring employers to show that pay disparities are job related rather than sex-based, and prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who share salary information. This act was introduced in 2009 and has been considered in Congress multiple times, but has not yet been passed into law.

Question 19

Until recently,ACME Manufacturing granted every employee one week of paid vacation each year.The company switched its policy,offering substantially more weeks of paid vacation to employees with high seniority (more than 5 years,in this case).The average seniority of female employees at ACME is 2.5 years and 7.75 years for male employees.Which form of discrimination is this policy at risk of creating?

Accepted Answer

The policy of offering substantially more weeks of paid vacation to employees with high seniority (more than 5 years) creates a disparate impact on female employees, as the average seniority of female employees at ACME is 2.5 years, which is less than the requirement of the policy. This policy is not a case of disparate treatment, as the policy applies to both male and female employees. There is no such thing as disparate causality or situational discrimination.

Question 20

Which amendment to the U.S.Constitution made it illegal to restrict the freedom of religion,speech,and press,as well as protect the right of people to peacefully assemble?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, and the press, as well as the right of people to peacefully assemble.

Quiz 2: Contextual Influences on Compensation Practice