Fair Labor Standards Act

What is the primary purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

• To provide healthcare benefits for workers

• To set minimum wage and overtime pay standards

• To regulate working hours for salaried employees

• To provide paid vacation to employees

Which of the following is NOT required under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

• Employers must pay employees at least the federal minimum wage

• Employers must provide paid sick leave

• Employers must pay overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a week

• Employers must maintain accurate records of employees' work hours

What is the standard overtime pay rate under the FLSA?

• 1.25 times the regular pay rate

• 1.5 times the regular pay rate

• 2 times the regular pay rate

• Overtime is not required under the FLSA

Which workers are typically covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

• Independent contractors

• Most hourly employees

• Salaried employees earning over $100,000 per year

• Only federal government workers

Which of the following is true about child labor under the FLSA?

• Minors under 16 can work any job without restrictions

• Minors can work up to 50 hours per week during school

• The FLSA imposes restrictions on the types of jobs and hours minors can work

• There are no restrictions on the employment of minors in non-hazardous jobs

Under the FLSA, which of the following jobs is typically exempt from overtime pay?

• Retail workers earning hourly wages

• Administrative workers performing non-manual work

• Factory workers working over 40 hours

• Clerical workers performing repetitive tasks

What is the federal minimum wage as set by the FLSA?

• $10.50 per hour

• $15.00 per hour

• $7.25 per hour

• $5.15 per hour

Which of the following types of employees are typically not covered by the overtime provisions of the FLSA?

• Executive employees

• Hourly wage employees

• Retail workers

• Service workers

How long must employers keep records of their employees' hours and wages under the FLSA?

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

The FLSA applies to

• Only employees in the private sector

• Only employees in the public sector

• Most employees in the private and public sectors

• Only employees working in factories