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Which act requires a federal minimum wage in the United States?

Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (correct)
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

What is the main aim of labor law in the United States?

To discourage the formation of labor unions
To promote unpaid leave for employees
To remedy the 'inequality of bargaining power' between employees and employers (correct)
To encourage state laws to favor employers

Which act creates a limited right to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in larger employers?

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (correct)
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

Which law requires employees to have a safe system of work?

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of labor unions in increasing employees' bargaining power?

To increase their bargaining power to get better terms through collective bargaining (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many fully paid vacation leave days are mandated by the Factories Act 1948 and the Shops and Establishment Act 1960 in India?

15 working days (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the premium on overtime as per the Indian Minimum Wages Act 1948?

100% of the total wage (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, how long is the fully paid maternity leave for female employees in India?

6 months (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are wages mandated to be paid according to the Payment of Wages Act 1936 in India?

On the last working day of every month via bank transfer or postal service (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation in India?

Providing workers with necessary social security for retirement benefits (A) Signup and view all the answers

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