AES-Entering the Workforce

Which of the following statements is true about work hour regulations for 14 and 15-year-olds?

• They can work up to 30 hours during a school week

• They can work up to 3 hours during school days

• They can start working at 6 a.m. in the morning

• They can only work outside school hours

What is the current minimum wage set by the FLSA?

• $5.75

• $7.25

• $7.75

• $8.00

Why are employment and age certificates typically required?

• They indicate the minor has the proper training to work

• 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

Which of the following job would be excepted from the minimum employment age?

• Working in a fast food restaurant

• Telemarketing

• Acting in a commercial

• Working in a mall kiosk

What is FLSA?

• Financial Labor Statement Act

• Fair Labor Standard Association

• Fair Local Standard Act

• Fair Labor Standard Act

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

• State laws

• Federal laws

What should you do if you do not have the experience required for the job you want?

• Explain why you would do a good job, despite your lack of experience

• Work in a related, but lower-level, job

• Convince yourself that you will never achieve your goals

• Apply for the job anyway. Maybe you'll be lucky

Under FLSA, what is the minimum employment age?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

Which should be followed when state child labor laws and FLSA overlap?

• Always follow the state child labor

• The more beneficial law to the minor

• Always follow the federal FLSA laws

• The more beneficial law to the employer

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

• Handling explosives

• Excavating

• Truck driving

• Life guarding