#1
Which federal agency enforces laws related to workplace safety and health in the United States?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Department of Labor (DOL)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
#2
What is the federal minimum wage in the United States as of 2024?
$7.25 per hour
$8.25 per hour
$10.50 per hour
$15.00 per hour
#3
Which federal law requires employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Pay Act (EPA)
#4
What is the maximum number of hours that non-exempt employees can work per week without being eligible for overtime pay under federal law?
30 hours
35 hours
40 hours
45 hours
#5
Which federal law requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees and prohibits the employment of individuals who are not authorized to work in the United States?
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
#6
Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under federal anti-discrimination laws in employment?
Race
Age
Political affiliation
Disability
#7
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which employees are generally eligible for overtime pay?
All employees
Only hourly employees
Only salaried employees
Non-exempt employees
#8
Which federal agency enforces laws related to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination in the workplace?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Department of Labor (DOL)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
#9
What is the 'employment at will' doctrine?
Employers can terminate employees at any time without cause
Employees can leave their jobs at any time without giving notice
Employers must have just cause to terminate employees
Employees can only be terminated for specific reasons outlined in their contracts
#10
Which federal agency administers and enforces the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) related to employment eligibility verification?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Department of Labor (DOL)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
#11
What is the 'at-will' employment doctrine in the United States?
Employers can terminate employees for any reason, except for illegal discrimination or retaliation
Employees can terminate their employment at any time without consequences
Employers must provide written notice before terminating an employee
Employers can only terminate employees for just cause
#12
Which federal law prohibits discrimination in pay based on sex for equal work on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Equal Pay Act of 1963
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
#13
Which federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities in hiring, firing, and other employment practices?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
#14
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which employees are generally exempt from overtime pay requirements?
Salaried employees who earn more than $35,568 annually
Hourly employees
Employees who work in retail
Executive, administrative, and professional employees
#15
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing laws related to the payment of wages, including minimum wage and overtime pay, in the United States?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Department of Labor (DOL)
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)