Minimum Wage Legislation Quiz

What is the primary purpose of compensation legislation as mentioned in the document?

• To address chronic issues of worker exploitation and pay inequity

• To increase the profits of businesses

• To reduce the number of working hours

• To eliminate the need for labor unions

What was the minimum wage in Alameda and Fremont as of July 1, 2019?

• $12.50 per hour

• $13.50 per hour

• $14.50 per hour

• $15.50 per hour

How many hours are in a fixed and regularly recurring period defined by the Act?

• 120 hours

• 140 hours

• 168 hours

• 200 hours

For how long must payroll and related records be retained according to FLSA’s recordkeeping requirements?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

What type of documentation must be retained for two years according to FLSA’s recordkeeping requirements?

What is the main concern of unions and male workers regarding the employment of women in the early 1900s?

• Women working fewer hours

• Women earning more than men

• Women lowering the wages

• Women taking over all jobs

What does the National Women’s Law Center note about women working full time, year-round in California?

• They make 79 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make

• They make 89 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make

• They make 99 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make

• They make 69 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make

What is a common refrain about compensation and motivation?

• Compensation doesn’t drive motivation

• Compensation is the only motivator

• Compensation is irrelevant

• Compensation is the primary motivator

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of intrinsic motivation?

• Autonomy

• Mastery

• Financial gain

• Purpose

What is the rationale behind an employer's policy to lead the market in terms of wages?

• To reduce employee workload

• To attract a higher caliber of employees and offset costs with increased productivity

• To decrease the number of employees

• To match the competition's wages