D352 HRM 3110
Employment & Labor Law
FINAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE
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, 1. Multiple Choice
A company's new policy requires employees to work six days a
week with no additional compensation. Which act does this
potentially violate?
A. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
B. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
C. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
D. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
Answer: A. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Rationale: The FLSA regulates minimum wage, overtime pay,
and other labor standards which would be relevant in this case.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank
The __________ requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of
unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family
and medical reasons.
Answer: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Rationale: The FMLA supports workers in maintaining their job
security during significant life events.
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, 3. True/False
An independent contractor is entitled to the same benefits as a full-
time employee under the company’s health insurance plan.
Answer: False
Rationale: Independent contractors are not employees and thus
do not typically receive employee benefits.
4. Multiple Response
Which of the following are considered protected classes under
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? (Select all that apply)
A. Race
B. Age
C. Sex
D. Religion
Answer: A. Race, C. Sex, D. Religion
Rationale: Title VII specifically prohibits employment
discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national
origin.
5. Multiple Choice
Which act primarily governs collective bargaining and labor
relations in the United States?
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Employment & Labor Law
FINAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE
© WGU 2024/2025
, 1. Multiple Choice
A company's new policy requires employees to work six days a
week with no additional compensation. Which act does this
potentially violate?
A. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
B. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
C. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
D. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
Answer: A. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Rationale: The FLSA regulates minimum wage, overtime pay,
and other labor standards which would be relevant in this case.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank
The __________ requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of
unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family
and medical reasons.
Answer: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Rationale: The FMLA supports workers in maintaining their job
security during significant life events.
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, 3. True/False
An independent contractor is entitled to the same benefits as a full-
time employee under the company’s health insurance plan.
Answer: False
Rationale: Independent contractors are not employees and thus
do not typically receive employee benefits.
4. Multiple Response
Which of the following are considered protected classes under
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? (Select all that apply)
A. Race
B. Age
C. Sex
D. Religion
Answer: A. Race, C. Sex, D. Religion
Rationale: Title VII specifically prohibits employment
discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national
origin.
5. Multiple Choice
Which act primarily governs collective bargaining and labor
relations in the United States?
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