#1
Which act in the United States prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
#2
What is the minimum wage in the United States as of 2022?
$7.25 per hour
$8.25 per hour
$10.25 per hour
$15.00 per hour
#3
Which of the following federal agencies is responsible for enforcing laws related to workplace safety and health in the United States?
Department of Labor (DOL)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
#4
What does the term 'at-will employment' mean in the context of employment laws?
Employment that is guaranteed for a specific duration
Employment that can be terminated by either the employer or employee for any reason, with or without cause
Employment that requires advance notice for termination
Employment that prohibits termination without just cause
#5
Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
#6
Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under employment discrimination laws in many countries?
Age
Marital status
Gender identity
Political affiliation
#7
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the United States, which of the following is true regarding overtime pay?
Employers are not required to pay overtime for hours worked over 40 in a week.
Overtime pay must be at least 1.5 times the regular pay rate for hours worked over 40 in a week.
Overtime pay is only required for hours worked over 50 in a week.
Overtime pay is the same as regular pay rate for all hours worked beyond the standard workweek.
#8
Which of the following laws in the United States requires covered employers to provide eligible employees with job-protected unpaid leave for specified family and medical reasons?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
#9
What is the purpose of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) in the United States?
To establish minimum wage and overtime pay standards
To regulate workplace safety standards
To set guidelines for employee benefits and retirement plans
To prohibit discrimination in employment based on protected characteristics
#10
Which federal law in the United States requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
#11
What is the purpose of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act in the United States?
To regulate workplace safety standards
To require employers to provide notice before large-scale layoffs or plant closures
To establish guidelines for employee benefits
To provide financial assistance to unemployed workers
#12
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a form of unlawful workplace harassment?
Sexual harassment
Racial harassment
Bullying based on job performance
Harassment based on religion
#13
Which of the following federal laws in the United States protects employees from retaliation for reporting workplace safety violations?
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Equal Pay Act
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
#14
Which federal agency in the United States is responsible for enforcing laws related to workplace safety and health?
Department of Labor (DOL)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
#15
What is the purpose of the Equal Pay Act in the United States?
To prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
To ensure that men and women receive equal pay for equal work
To regulate workplace safety standards
To provide job-protected unpaid leave for family and medical reasons