MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
RATED A.
If a new employee is under 20 years of age, what is the required minimum wage
during their first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment?
Verified Answer -$4.25
In the absence of an express contract, employees may be hired or fired for
almost any reason - whether fair or not - or for no reason at all.
Verified Answer -True
Can an employer legally require an employee to be tested for the illegal use of
drugs and alcohol for a "legitimate business purpose".?
Verified Answer -True
Minors between 14 and 17, in order to be gainfully employed, must have a work
permit.
Verified Answer -True
Workweek Defined under FLSA
Verified Answer -A workweek is considered 168 hours during seven 24 hour
periods. It may begin on any day of the week and at any hour of the day
,Required Recordkeeping. The following records must be kept and preserved for
at least three years.
Verified Answer -1. Employee's full name and social security number.
2. Address, including zip code.
3. Birth date, if younger than 19.
4. Sex and occupation.
5. Time and day of week when employee's workweek begins.
6. Hours worked each day.
7. Total hours worked each workweek.
8. Basis on which employee's wages are paid (e.g., "$9 per hour", "$440 a
week", "piecework")
9. Regular hourly pay rate.
10. Total daily or weekly straight-time earnings.
11. Total overtime earnings for the workweek.
12. All additions to or deductions from the employee's wages.
13. Total wages paid each pay period.
14. Date of payment and the pay period covered by the payment
Willful violations of the FLSA can result in significant fines.
Verified Answer -A violator may be fined up to $10,000, and if found guilty a
second time may be imprisoned.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Verified Answer -applies to employers of more than 20 employees, and prohibits
discrimination against applicants over the age of 40. Interestingly, the act does
not protect younger workers from "reverse age discrimination".
,Family and Medical Leave Act
Verified Answer -The Family and Medical Leave Act permits a "spouse, son,
daughter, parent, or next of kin" to take up to 26 work weeks of leave to care for
a "member of the Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or
Reserves, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy, is
otherwise in outpatient status, or is otherwise on the temporary disability
retired list, for a serious injury or illness."
Wage Garnishment Law.
Verified Answer -This law limits the amount of income that may be legally
withheld from an employees income
There are 4 components to Workers' Compensation:
Verified Answer -1.Medical Expenses
2. Disability Pay
3. Vocational Rehabilitation
4. Benefits to dependents
Employers should submit a Combined Registration Form
Verified Answer -no later than 20 days after the first day of business.
Required Postings.
Verified Answer --Wage and Hour Fact Sheet
-Equal Pay for Equal Work
-Employment of Minors
, -Unemployment Insurance and Benefits
-Unemployment Insurance Coverage
-Workers' Compensation Commission Notice C-24
-Employment Discrimination is Illegal
-Occupational Safety and Health Law (MOSH)
Federal postings that may apply to you:
Verified Answer --Safety and Health Protection on the Job
-Equal Opportunity is the Law
-Employee Rights for Workers with Disabilities
-Your Rights under the Family Leave and Medical Leave Act
-FLSA Minimum Wage Poster
How long does a claimant have to bring a claim against the guaranty fund?
Verified Answer -3 years from discovery of the loss or damage
How many days does a contractor have to respond in writing to the copy of
claim that was sent by the commission?
Verified Answer -10 days
If within ________ after the commission gives notice , a contractor on whose
amount a claim was paid does not reimburse the fund in full, the commission
may sue the contractor for reimbursement.
Verified Answer -60 days
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
RATED A.
If a new employee is under 20 years of age, what is the required minimum wage
during their first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment?
Verified Answer -$4.25
In the absence of an express contract, employees may be hired or fired for
almost any reason - whether fair or not - or for no reason at all.
Verified Answer -True
Can an employer legally require an employee to be tested for the illegal use of
drugs and alcohol for a "legitimate business purpose".?
Verified Answer -True
Minors between 14 and 17, in order to be gainfully employed, must have a work
permit.
Verified Answer -True
Workweek Defined under FLSA
Verified Answer -A workweek is considered 168 hours during seven 24 hour
periods. It may begin on any day of the week and at any hour of the day
,Required Recordkeeping. The following records must be kept and preserved for
at least three years.
Verified Answer -1. Employee's full name and social security number.
2. Address, including zip code.
3. Birth date, if younger than 19.
4. Sex and occupation.
5. Time and day of week when employee's workweek begins.
6. Hours worked each day.
7. Total hours worked each workweek.
8. Basis on which employee's wages are paid (e.g., "$9 per hour", "$440 a
week", "piecework")
9. Regular hourly pay rate.
10. Total daily or weekly straight-time earnings.
11. Total overtime earnings for the workweek.
12. All additions to or deductions from the employee's wages.
13. Total wages paid each pay period.
14. Date of payment and the pay period covered by the payment
Willful violations of the FLSA can result in significant fines.
Verified Answer -A violator may be fined up to $10,000, and if found guilty a
second time may be imprisoned.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Verified Answer -applies to employers of more than 20 employees, and prohibits
discrimination against applicants over the age of 40. Interestingly, the act does
not protect younger workers from "reverse age discrimination".
,Family and Medical Leave Act
Verified Answer -The Family and Medical Leave Act permits a "spouse, son,
daughter, parent, or next of kin" to take up to 26 work weeks of leave to care for
a "member of the Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or
Reserves, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy, is
otherwise in outpatient status, or is otherwise on the temporary disability
retired list, for a serious injury or illness."
Wage Garnishment Law.
Verified Answer -This law limits the amount of income that may be legally
withheld from an employees income
There are 4 components to Workers' Compensation:
Verified Answer -1.Medical Expenses
2. Disability Pay
3. Vocational Rehabilitation
4. Benefits to dependents
Employers should submit a Combined Registration Form
Verified Answer -no later than 20 days after the first day of business.
Required Postings.
Verified Answer --Wage and Hour Fact Sheet
-Equal Pay for Equal Work
-Employment of Minors
, -Unemployment Insurance and Benefits
-Unemployment Insurance Coverage
-Workers' Compensation Commission Notice C-24
-Employment Discrimination is Illegal
-Occupational Safety and Health Law (MOSH)
Federal postings that may apply to you:
Verified Answer --Safety and Health Protection on the Job
-Equal Opportunity is the Law
-Employee Rights for Workers with Disabilities
-Your Rights under the Family Leave and Medical Leave Act
-FLSA Minimum Wage Poster
How long does a claimant have to bring a claim against the guaranty fund?
Verified Answer -3 years from discovery of the loss or damage
How many days does a contractor have to respond in writing to the copy of
claim that was sent by the commission?
Verified Answer -10 days
If within ________ after the commission gives notice , a contractor on whose
amount a claim was paid does not reimburse the fund in full, the commission
may sue the contractor for reimbursement.
Verified Answer -60 days
