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  1. Which federal law requires employers to provide unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons?

    Answer: FMLA

    The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year.

  2. A company wants to tie employee pay directly to individual output units produced. Which pay structure best fits this approach?

    Answer: Piece-rate pay

    Piece-rate pay compensates employees a fixed amount for each unit they produce, directly linking pay to output.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a 401(k) plan?

    Answer: Allow employees to save pre-tax income for retirement

    A 401(k) is a defined contribution retirement plan allowing employees to contribute pre-tax earnings, reducing current taxable income.

  4. Which concept describes the legal requirement that men and women in the same establishment performing substantially equal work must receive equal pay?

    Answer: Equal Pay Act

    The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits wage discrimination based on sex for substantially equal work performed under similar conditions.

  5. An employer offers a flexible spending account (FSA). What is a key characteristic of an FSA?

    Answer: Unused funds are typically forfeited at year-end

    FSAs operate on a 'use-it-or-lose-it' rule where unused funds generally must be forfeited at the end of the plan year.

  6. Which term describes pay increases given to all employees regardless of performance, typically tied to cost-of-living adjustments?

    Answer: General increases

    General increases (or across-the-board increases) are given to all employees and are often linked to inflation or cost-of-living changes.

  7. Under the ACA, employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees must offer affordable health coverage or face penalties. What is this requirement called?

    Answer: Employer shared responsibility provision

    The Employer Shared Responsibility Provision (Play or Pay) under the ACA requires applicable large employers to offer minimum essential coverage or pay penalties.