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Does minimum wage automatically increase as inflation or prices of goods increase?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following would NOT be considered a hazardous work for a minor?

• Life guarding

• Handling Explosives

• Excavating

• Truck Driving

Which type of laws only affect people and businesses in that state?

• Federal Laws

• State Laws

Why are employment and age certificates typically required?

• They protect employers from hiring someone that is too young.

• They guarantee the minor will be hired

• They let schools know the minor is working

• They indicate the minor has the proper training to work.

For what reason may an employer legally NOT hire an applicant?

• The applicant's nationality is not American

• The applicant is not able to do the job or meet the hours required by the job

• The applicant is over 55 years of age

• The applicant has a disability

Under FLSA, what is the minimum employment age?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

In the United States, what age is generally defined as a minor?

• Under 18

• Under 16

• Under 15

• Under 21

One purpose of FLSA child labor provisions is to generally:

• Prohibit minors from hazardous jobs.

• Prohibit minors from working anywhere

• Prohibit parents from hiring their own children

• Prohibit minors from working on farms

What is the purpose of FLSA?

• Establishes work and wage rules in the US

• Establishes work and wage rules globally

• Establishes work and wage rules only for minors

• Establishes work and wage rules only workers over the age of 18

Which of the following is NOT an exception to minimum wage regulations?

• New hires under 16 years old

• Individuals that regularly receive tips

• Full-time students

• Students enrolled in a vocational program