Ch 5 Work Laws & Responsibilities--PF

If you have too little taxes withheld from your paycheck during the year, you will have to pay the difference when you file your tax return.

• True
• False

Only workers over the age of 18 must have a Social Security number.

• True
• False

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment decisions against people age 35 and over.

• True
• False

Employees are given merit pay raises, bonuses, and advancement opportunities as a result of evaluations.

• True
• False

If you misplace your Social Security card and need a replacement, you can obtain one free of charge.

• True
• False

Usually, unemployment benefits are paid for a maximum of 26 weeks through the local state employment office.

• True
• False

The Americans with Disabilities Act allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for certain medical and family situations.

• True
• False

You cannot improve your weak points until you admit that they exist and need to be fixed.  

• True
• False

Policies on hiring, firing, raises, promotions, and dispute resolution need to be fair and well defined.

• True
• False

A Form W-2 shows only the amount of federal income tax withheld by an employer.

• True
• False