Question

2. Which of the following is an objective of the Fair Labor Standards Act?

Multiple Choice

a.The establishment of a reasonable wage for all workers in the private sector

b.Higher pay for female and minority workers

c.Child labor protection

d.The establishment of a minimum number of working hours per week

3. Under a(n) _____, legitimate business communications, with some exceptions, are shielded from liability.

Multiple Choice

a.privileged communication

b.qualified privilege

c.immune communication

d.absolute immunity

4. Which of the following statements is true of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988?

Multiple Choice

a.It requires the federal government to develop anti-drug policies for each employer.

b.It requires employers who have contracts of $100,000 or more with the federal government to provide drug-free awareness programs for employees.

c.It applies to all private employers in the United States.

d.It exempts employers who receive aid from the federal government.

Answer 1

2. c. Child labor protection is an objective of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The other objective is to establish a minimum wage.

3. b. Qualified privilege is something under which legitimate business communications, with some exceptions, are shielded from liability.

4. b.It requires employers who have contracts of $100,000 or more with the federal government to provide drug-free awareness programs for employees is true of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.