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Legal Issues in Human Resources and Employment

Description: This quiz covers legal issues commonly encountered in human resources and employment, including topics such as discrimination, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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Which federal law prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin?

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Equal Pay Act of 1963

  3. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

What is the minimum wage set by the federal government?

  1. $7.25 per hour

  2. $8.00 per hour

  3. $9.00 per hour

  4. $10.00 per hour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.

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

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Equal Pay Act of 1963

  3. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

What is the maximum number of hours an employee can be required to work in a week under the Fair Labor Standards Act?

  1. 40 hours

  2. 44 hours

  3. 48 hours

  4. 52 hours


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees cannot be required to work more than 40 hours in a week without receiving overtime pay.

Which law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report workplace safety violations?

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Equal Pay Act of 1963

  3. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

  4. The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report workplace safety violations.

What is the maximum amount of time an employee can be required to take for a meal break under the Fair Labor Standards Act?

  1. 30 minutes

  2. 45 minutes

  3. 60 minutes

  4. 75 minutes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees must be given a meal break of at least 30 minutes if they work more than 6 hours in a day.

Which law requires employers to provide employees with a safe and healthful workplace?

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Equal Pay Act of 1963

  3. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires employers to provide employees with a safe and healthful workplace.

What is the minimum age at which a child can be employed under the Fair Labor Standards Act?

  1. 14 years

  2. 16 years

  3. 18 years

  4. 21 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, children under the age of 14 cannot be employed in most jobs.

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

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Equal Pay Act of 1963

  3. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their age.

What is the maximum amount of time an employee can be required to work in a day under the Fair Labor Standards Act?

  1. 8 hours

  2. 10 hours

  3. 12 hours

  4. 14 hours


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees cannot be required to work more than 12 hours in a day without receiving overtime pay.

Which law requires employers to provide employees with unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons?

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Equal Pay Act of 1963

  3. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

  4. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires employers to provide employees with unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons.

What is the maximum amount of unpaid leave an employee can take under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

  1. 12 weeks

  2. 16 weeks

  3. 20 weeks

  4. 24 weeks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons.

Which law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their religion?

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Equal Pay Act of 1963

  3. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

  4. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their religion.

What is the maximum amount of time an employee can be required to work in a week under the Fair Labor Standards Act without receiving overtime pay?

  1. 40 hours

  2. 44 hours

  3. 48 hours

  4. 52 hours


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees cannot be required to work more than 40 hours in a week without receiving overtime pay.

Which law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their national origin?

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Equal Pay Act of 1963

  3. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

  4. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their national origin.

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