Labor law - Test

1. Labor law, also known as employment law, is a legal framework that governs the rights and duties of employers and employees in the workplace. It covers a wide range of issues such as wages, working hours, health and safety, discrimination, and termination of employment. Labor laws are designed to protect the interests of both employers and employees, ensuring fair and safe working conditions for everyone. These laws vary from country to country and are enforced by government agencies to ensure compliance and resolve disputes between employers and employees.

What is the minimum wage in the United States as of 2021?

A) $15.00 per hour
B) $10.00 per hour
C) $9.00 per hour
D) $7.25 per hour

2. Which federal law requires employers to pay overtime to employees who work more than 40 hours in a week?

A) Labor Management Relations Act
B) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
C) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
D) Civil Rights Act

3. Which law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their age?

A) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
B) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
C) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
D) Equal Pay Act

4. What is the general rule for providing notice to employees when laying off a large group of workers?

A) 90 days' notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
B) 60 days' notice under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
C) 45 days' notice under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
D) 30 days' notice under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

5. Which law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities?

A) Equal Pay Act
B) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
C) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
D) National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

6. Which law regulates collective bargaining and labor relations for private sector employees in the United States?

A) National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
B) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
C) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
D) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

7. Which law entitles eligible employees to take time off work for military service or related activities?

A) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
B) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
C) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
D) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

8. Which law requires federal contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wages on government-funded construction projects?

A) National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
B) Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
C) Davis-Bacon Act
D) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

9. Which law prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

A) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
B) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
C) Equal Pay Act
D) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

10. What is the purpose of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) in the United States?

A) To prevent workplace discrimination
B) To regulate wage and hour standards
C) To ensure workplace safety standards
D) To protect employee retirement benefits and pension plans

11. Which law requires employers to provide employees with a safe workplace free from recognized hazards?

A) National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
B) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
C) Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
D) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

12. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the federal minimum age for employment in non-agricultural jobs?

A) 14 years old
B) 16 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old

13. What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States?

A) To oversee retirement benefits
B) To ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees
C) To regulate wage and hour standards
D) To facilitate workplace unionization

14. Which law provides protection to whistleblowers who report violations of federal securities laws?

A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
B) Davis-Bacon Act
C) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
D) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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