#1
Which of the following laws prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
ExplanationTitle VII prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
#2
What is the maximum number of hours a non-exempt employee can work in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
40 hours
ExplanationUnder FLSA, non-exempt employees can work up to 40 hours in a workweek without overtime pay.
#3
What type of employment relationship typically implies a lack of job security and benefits?
Temporary employment
ExplanationTemporary employment often implies a lack of job security and benefits.
#4
What is the purpose of a non-compete agreement?
To prevent employees from working for competitors
ExplanationNon-compete agreements aim to prevent employees from working for competitors.
#5
What is the purpose of the Equal Pay Act?
To prohibit discrimination in pay based on sex
ExplanationEqual Pay Act aims to prohibit pay discrimination based on sex.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under employment discrimination laws in the United States?
Marital status
ExplanationMarital status is not a protected characteristic under US employment discrimination laws.
#7
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause:
Significant difficulty or expense
ExplanationADA requires employers to provide accommodations unless it causes significant difficulty or expense.
#8
What is the minimum wage rate for federal contractors as of 2022?
$15.00 per hour
ExplanationThe minimum wage for federal contractors in 2022 is $15.00 per hour.
#9
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
ExplanationOSHA is enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
#10
Which law requires employers to pay covered employees time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek?
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
ExplanationFLSA mandates overtime pay for covered employees working over 40 hours in a workweek.
#11
What is the legal term for the notice period an employer must give before terminating an employee without cause?
Notice period
ExplanationThe notice period is the time an employer must give before terminating an employee without cause.
#12
Which of the following federal laws mandates employers to provide unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons?
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
ExplanationFMLA requires employers to provide unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a contract to be legally binding?
Verbal agreement
ExplanationA verbal agreement is not sufficient for a contract to be legally binding.
#14
Which federal law requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees?
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
ExplanationIRCA requires employers to verify the identity and eligibility of employees.
#15
What does COBRA stand for in the context of employment law?
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
ExplanationCOBRA stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act in employment law.
#16
What is the maximum duration for military leave under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)?
No maximum duration
ExplanationUSERRA allows military leave with no maximum duration.