Chapter 8: Worker Rights And Protection
Questions 1-15 are True and FalseQuestions 16-30 are Matching - Match the type of federal law or policy with the statements below theat best describes it.
- 1.An employer who pays your salary has a right to tell you what to do as long as it is not unlawful.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.The foundation for a good relationship between employers and workers is honesty and respect.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.OSHA sets and enforces equal employment opportunity guidelines.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Employers, not workers, are totally responsible for safety on the job.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Employers having at least one employee must obey OSHA standards.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.New employees tend to have a lower rate of injury than experienced workers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.It is illegal for an employer to punish a worker who complains about violation of a safety rule.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.If you observe a fair employment or safety violation, you should immediately contact an appropriate federal agency.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Union labor contracts generally contain rules to follow in dealing with a fair employment or safety violation.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.When federal and state fair labor standards conflict, the federal law always applies.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.The Fair Labor Standards Act applies to all employers regardless of size or type of business.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.Federal law requires that employees who work the night shift receive higher wages than daytime workers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.The Fair Labor Standards Act covers child labor, wages and hours, and equal pay.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.Equal employment laws also protect workers against discrimination based on their religion.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Most employers support health and safety rules.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Sets the length of the standard workweek.
- A.
Child labor
- B.
Wages and hours
- C.
Equal pay
- D.
Equal employment opportunity
- E.
Affirmative action
- 17.Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- A.
Child labor
- B.
Wages and hours
- C.
Equal pay
- D.
Equal employment opportunity
- E.
Affirmative action
- 18.Requires the same wage scales for equal work.
- A.
Child labor
- B.
Wages and hours
- C.
Equal pay
- D.
Equal employment opportunity
- E.
Affirmative action
- 19.Protects the health and welfare of minors.
- A.
Child labor
- B.
Wages and hours
- C.
Equal pay
- D.
Equal employment opportunity
- E.
Affirmative action
- 20.Designed to correct past discrimination.
- A.
Child labor
- B.
Wages and hours
- C.
Equal pay
- D.
Equal employment opportunity
- E.
Affirmative action
- 21.Prohibits 15 year olds from working in factories.
- A.
Child labor
- B.
Wages and hours
- C.
Equal pay
- D.
Equal employment opportunity
- E.
Affirmative action
- 22.Legal tool to prevent job discrimination.
- A.
Child labor
- B.
Wages and hours
- C.
Equal pay
- D.
Equal employment opportunity
- E.
Affirmative action
- 23.Includes special efforts to hire women and minorities.
- A.
Child labor
- B.
Wages and hours
- C.
Equal pay
- D.
Equal employment opportunity
- E.
Affirmative action
- 24.Establishes a federal minimum wage.
- A.
Child labor
- B.
Wages and hours
- C.
Equal pay
- D.
Equal employment opportunity
- E.
Affirmative action
- 25.Permits different salaries for different skill levels.
- A.
Child labor
- B.
Wages and hours
- C.
Equal pay
- D.
Equal employment opportunity
- E.
Affirmative action
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