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Which area of law governs workers and employers?

• Workers Compensation Laws

• Minimum Wage Laws

• Labor Laws

• Pension Laws

Answer explanation

Labor Law also referred to as Employment Law is the body of law that sets out the rules for employers and employees. Each state has it's own set of labor laws

Do the same labor laws apply to children and teenagers?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Nope! There are special Child Labor Laws that employers must adhere to.

What is the minimum wage in most New York State counties?

• $12.50/hour

• $15.00/hour

• $10.00/hour

• $25.00/hour

Answer explanation

As of 2018 most NYS counties including the Bronx, Queens, Kings (that's Brooklyn) and New York (that's Manhattan) increased the min. wage from $12.50 to $15.00/ hour. Some counties are scheduled for another increase on Dec. 31 of this year.

How do workers typically get paid?

• Via Cashapp

• Via Venmo

• In cash

• By check

Do you think that the minimum wage should be increased?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The answer to that question should always be YAAAS! I know. Trick question.

How many hours is a typical full-time workday?

• 16

• 6

• 8

• 10

Answer explanation

Yes. A "typical" workday for most adults is 8 hours. There are many jobs/occupations/careers where people work way more whether "on the clock" or "off the clock" (e.g. teachers, doctors, cab drivers, etc.)

According to NYS Child Labor Laws, what is the maximum number of hours 16-17 yr. olds can work during the school day?

• 0

• 8

• 2

• 4

You can get paid for volunteer work.

• True

• False

It is illegal to include volunteer work on a resume.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

It is not illegal to include volunteer work on a resume. But it IS illegal and unethical to lie on a resume about anything.