Employment Laws Quiz

Olivia is looking for a part-time job in Texas. What is the minimum age for employment according to the Texas Labor Code?

• 12 years

• 14 years

• 16 years

• 18 years

Benjamin and Priya are looking for part-time jobs. Which of the following occupations is NOT prohibited for 14- and 15-year-old children?

• Operating power-driven woodworking machines

• Working as a ride attendant at an amusement park

• Manufacturing explosives

• Logging and sawmill occupations

Emma and Oliver are looking for part-time jobs. Which of the following is a prohibited occupation for 14- and 15-year-old children under federal law?

• Office work

• Retail cashier

• Operating power-driven circular saws

• Tutoring

What is the maximum number of hours a 14- or 15-year-old child can work on a non-school day according to federal law?

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 hours

• 10 hours

Which of the following is a prohibited occupation for 14- and 15-year-old children under state law?

• Working in a retail store

• Working in sexually oriented businesses

• Babysitting

• Tutoring

According to the Texas Labor Code, what is the penalty for employing a child under 14 to sell or solicit?

• Class A misdemeanor

• Class B misdemeanor

• Class C misdemeanor

• No penalty

Which of the following is NOT a prohibited occupation for 14- and 15-year-old children under federal law?

• Operating power-driven bakery machines

• Working as a public messenger

• Manufacturing explosives

• Operating power-driven hoisting apparatus

What is the maximum number of hours a 14- or 15-year-old child can work during a school week according to federal law?

• 10 hours

• 15 hours

• 18 hours

• 20 hours

Which of the following is a requirement for child actors under the Texas Workforce Commission?

• Must be at least 16 years old

• Must submit an application for authorization

• Must work only during school hours

• Must be employed as a lead actor

What is the maximum administrative penalty for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements?

• $5,000 per violation

• $7,500 per violation

• $10,000 per violation

• $11,000 per violation