Workplace Rights Quiz

What federal law or guidelines might protect Amanda in a situation where she is being paid less than a man in the same position with similar skills and responsibilities?

• Equal Pay Act

• Fair Labor Standards Act

• Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act

What action should Amanda take if she discovers she is being paid less than a man in the same position with similar skills and responsibilities?

• Discuss the issue with her boss

• Ignore the situation

• Request a transfer to another department

• Quit her job

Under which federal law or guidelines could Tracey seek help if she is not being paid for hours worked beyond her assigned 40 hours?

• Fair Labor Standards Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act

What would be an appropriate recommendation for Tracey, who is not being paid for hours worked beyond her assigned 40 hours?

• Consult with a labor rights attorney

• Accept the situation as it is

• Request fewer working hours

• Seek another job

Which federal law or guidelines might protect Maya's right to wear a religious symbol at work?

• Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII

• Equal Pay Act

• Fair Labor Standards Act

• Occupational Safety and Health Act

What federal law or guidelines might apply to Heidi's situation where she felt she was not hired because of her disability?

• The Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act

• The Americans with Disabilities Act

• The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

• The Federal Communications Commission guidelines

What should Heidi do if she believes she was not hired because of her disability?

• Contact the store manager to discuss her concerns

• Ignore the situation and look for another job

• File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission

• Write a negative review about the store online

What federal law or guidelines might apply to Allie's situation where she feels uncomfortable due to posters and comments in the workplace?

• The Federal Aviation Administration regulations

• The Federal Trade Commission guidelines

• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

What is the most appropriate action for Allie to take if she feels uncomfortable with the posters and comments in her workplace?

• Ignore the comments and continue working as usual

• Report the situation to her supervisor or human resources department

• Suggest that she could be a swimsuit model

• Remove the posters herself

What federal law or guidelines covers the situation where Leona, a 55-year-old woman, believes she is facing job rejections due to her age?

• Equal Pay Act

• Age Discrimination in Employment Act

• Fair Labor Standards Act

• Occupational Safety and Health Act