#1
What is the primary purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
To establish a minimum wage and regulate overtime pay
To protect workers' rights to unionize and engage in collective bargaining
To prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
To ensure workplace safety and health standards
#2
Which of the following is NOT considered a protected characteristic under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
#3
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing laws related to workplace safety and health?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Department of Labor (DOL)
#4
What is the purpose of collective bargaining?
To negotiate terms and conditions of employment between employers and individual employees
To resolve disputes between employees and management through arbitration
To establish a minimum wage for all workers in a given industry
To negotiate terms and conditions of employment between employers and labor unions
#5
What is the purpose of a strike in labor relations?
To negotiate terms and conditions of employment
To prevent employers from hiring replacement workers
To improve the working conditions for employees
To file a complaint with the Department of Labor
#6
Which of the following acts serves as the cornerstone of labor law in the United States?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
National Labor Relations Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act
#7
Which agency is responsible for enforcing the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in the United States?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Department of Labor (DOL)
#8
What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the United States?
To provide paid vacation leave to employees
To ensure that employees have access to affordable healthcare
To protect employees' jobs during leaves of absence for certain family or medical reasons
To regulate the number of hours employees can work per week
#9
What is a lockout in labor relations?
When workers refuse to work until certain demands are met
When employers prevent employees from entering the workplace during a labor dispute
When employers offer temporary work assignments to employees during a strike
When unions negotiate directly with employers without the involvement of a mediator
#10
Which of the following acts prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment?
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Equal Pay Act
#11
What is the primary purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935?
To establish a federal minimum wage
To ensure workplace safety standards
To protect the rights of employees to organize and engage in collective bargaining
To regulate the number of hours employees can work per week
#12
What does the term 'right-to-work' mean in the context of labor relations?
Employees have the right to work from home if they choose to
Employees have the right to work without being required to join or financially support a union
Employers have the right to terminate employees at any time for any reason
Employees have the right to work only during certain hours specified by their employer
#13
Which of the following is NOT a typical step in the process of union organizing in the United States?
Filing a petition for an election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Collecting authorization cards from a majority of employees in a bargaining unit
Holding a union election supervised by the Department of Labor (DOL)
Negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with the employer
#14
What is a 'yellow-dog contract'?
A contract between an employer and a labor union that requires all employees to become union members
A contract between an employer and a labor union that prohibits employees from joining or supporting a union
A contract between an employer and a labor union that outlines the terms of a collective bargaining agreement
A contract between an employer and an employee that guarantees job security
#15
What is the purpose of the Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932?
To prohibit certain anti-union activities by employers
To establish minimum wage and maximum hour standards
To provide federal funding for job training programs
To regulate workplace safety standards
#16
What is the purpose of the Davis-Bacon Act?
To prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
To establish guidelines for employee wages and benefits on federal construction projects
To protect workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively
To regulate workplace safety and health standards