Construction Management Workforce Management & Labor Relations

Question 1

What does the Davis-Bacon Act require on federally funded construction projects?

Accepted Answer

Payment of prevailing wages to workers

Answer

The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors on federal and federally assisted construction projects to pay workers the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines 'prevailing wage' in construction?

Accepted Answer

The wage rate most commonly paid to workers in a specific trade in a given area

Answer

Prevailing wage is the wage rate, including benefits, most commonly paid to workers in a particular trade or occupation in a specific geographic area.

Question 3

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt construction workers must receive overtime pay at what rate for hours worked over 40 in a week?

Accepted Answer

1.5 times the regular rate

Answer

FLSA requires that non-exempt employees receive overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one-half (1.5x) their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Question 4

What is a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

A legally binding contract negotiated between a union and an employer covering wages, hours, and working conditions

Answer

A CBA is a written contract between an employer and a labor union representing employees, covering terms such as wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions.

Question 5

What does 'open shop' mean in the construction labor context?

Accepted Answer

A project where union membership is not required for employment

Answer

An open shop is a workplace where employees are not required to join or pay dues to a union as a condition of employment.

Construction Management Practice Test

Construction Management Practice Test

Construction Management Workforce Management & Labor Relations