CBO CBO Human Resources & Workforce Management

Question 1

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the current federal minimum wage?

Accepted Answer

$7.25 per hour

Answer

$5.85 per hour

Answer

$8.00 per hour

Answer

$10.00 per hour

Question 2

Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Answer

FLSA

Answer

FMLA

Answer

ADA

Question 3

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees may take up to how many weeks of unpaid leave per year?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

8 weeks

Answer

16 weeks

Question 4

What does 'at-will employment' mean in the US?

Accepted Answer

Either party may end the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason

Answer

Employees can only be fired for cause

Answer

Employees must give 30 days notice before leaving

Answer

Employers must give 60 days notice before terminating

Question 5

Which form must US employers use to verify an employee's eligibility to work in the United States?

Accepted Answer

I-9

Answer

W-4

Answer

W-2

Answer

1099

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a progressive discipline policy?

Accepted Answer

To document performance issues and provide employees opportunities to correct behavior

Answer

To terminate employees quickly

Answer

To reduce payroll costs

Answer

To comply with union agreements only