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An employer violates the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by:
An employer violates the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by:
- Employing adults under certain nonimmigrant visa programs, such as H-1B, H-1B1, H-1C, and H2A.
- Paying time-and-a-half for overtime to employees working in agricultural jobs.
- Employing a 15-year-old to work in a non-agricultural job during school hours. (correct)
- Paying a covered, non-exempt employee the federal minimum wage for all hours worked, including overtime.
Which of the following is primarily enforced by the Wage and Hour Division?
Which of the following is primarily enforced by the Wage and Hour Division?
- Regulating workplace safety and health standards.
- Administering wage and overtime pay standards for most private and public employment. (correct)
- Ensuring fair hiring practices regarding race and gender.
- Overseeing collective bargaining agreements between employers and unions.
A construction company employs 17-year-olds in roles considered hazardous. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the most likely consequence for the company?
A construction company employs 17-year-olds in roles considered hazardous. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the most likely consequence for the company?
- There are no violations as long as the employees receive overtime pay.
- The company will need to obtain a special permit to continue employing the workers.
- The company will face penalties for violating child labor laws. (correct)
- The company will be required to provide additional safety training for the employees.
An employer pays a covered non-exempt employee a salary that, when divided by all hours worked, falls below the federal minimum wage. What aspect of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the employer violating?
An employer pays a covered non-exempt employee a salary that, when divided by all hours worked, falls below the federal minimum wage. What aspect of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the employer violating?
Approximately how many federal laws are administered and enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor?
Approximately how many federal laws are administered and enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor?
The mandates enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor impact approximately how many workers?
The mandates enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor impact approximately how many workers?
Which of the following best describes the scope of the U.S. Department of Labor's regulatory authority?
Which of the following best describes the scope of the U.S. Department of Labor's regulatory authority?
What is the primary role of the regulations implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's enforced mandates?
What is the primary role of the regulations implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's enforced mandates?
Under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA), what is a key requirement for farm labor contractors?
Under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA), what is a key requirement for farm labor contractors?
How does the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally apply to agricultural workers?
How does the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally apply to agricultural workers?
What is the role of the Employment and Training Administration under the Immigration and Nationality Act, concerning temporary foreign workers?
What is the role of the Employment and Training Administration under the Immigration and Nationality Act, concerning temporary foreign workers?
Under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA), what restrictions are placed on the employment of children in agriculture?
Under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA), what restrictions are placed on the employment of children in agriculture?
If a federal employee sustains an injury while performing their duties, which act provides them with workers' compensation benefits?
If a federal employee sustains an injury while performing their duties, which act provides them with workers' compensation benefits?
An employee of a private company is injured at work. Which entity should they contact regarding workers' compensation?
An employee of a private company is injured at work. Which entity should they contact regarding workers' compensation?
What is the primary mechanism OSHA uses to ensure employers comply with safety regulations and standards?
What is the primary mechanism OSHA uses to ensure employers comply with safety regulations and standards?
An employer identifies a potential safety hazard in their workplace. According to the OSH Act, what is their general duty?
An employer identifies a potential safety hazard in their workplace. According to the OSH Act, what is their general duty?
If a state has an OSHA-approved program, how does it affect the enforcement of workplace safety regulations?
If a state has an OSHA-approved program, how does it affect the enforcement of workplace safety regulations?
Which of the following is NOT a method used by OSHA to ensure workplace safety?
Which of the following is NOT a method used by OSHA to ensure workplace safety?
Flashcards
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Sets standards for wages and overtime pay, impacting most private and public employment.
Wage and Hour Division
Wage and Hour Division
The division within the Department of Labor that enforces the FLSA.
Federal Minimum Wage
Federal Minimum Wage
The minimum hourly amount employers must pay covered non-exempt employees.
Overtime Pay
Overtime Pay
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Immigration and Nationality Act Enforcement
Immigration and Nationality Act Enforcement
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Study Notes
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets wage and overtime pay standards affecting most private and public sector jobs.
- The Wage and Hour Division administers the FLSA.
- Employers must pay covered, non-exempt employees at least the federal minimum wage.
- Overtime pay is mandated at one and a half times an employee's regular pay rate.
- The FLSA restricts the working hours for those under 16 in non-agricultural jobs.
- It prohibits employing anyone under 18 in hazardous non-agricultural roles.
- In agriculture, children under 16 cannot work during school hours.
- Certain agricultural jobs are off-limits to children under 16 due to their hazardous nature.
- The Wage and Hour Division enforces labor standards within the Immigration and Nationality Act.
- These standards apply to foreign workers authorized to work in the U.S. under specific nonimmigrant visa programs, including H-1B, H-1B1, H-1C, and H-2A visas.
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Overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards affecting most private and public sector jobs. The Wage and Hour Division enforces FLSA and labor standards within the Immigration and Nationality Act, particularly for foreign workers under specific visa programs.
