CPC CPC Human Resources & Labor Relations

Question 1

The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors on federally funded construction projects to pay workers:

Accepted Answer

Prevailing wages for the locality where work is performed

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Minimum wage as set by the FLSA

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Union scale wages regardless of location

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Overtime pay for all hours worked on the project

Question 2

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which category of employee is typically exempt from overtime pay requirements?

Accepted Answer

Bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employees

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Hourly construction laborers

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Apprentice workers in registered programs

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Part-time workers earning above minimum wage

Question 3

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) primarily protects workers' rights to:

Accepted Answer

Organize, form, join, or assist labor unions and bargain collectively

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Receive equal pay for equal work regardless of gender

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Receive workers' compensation for on-the-job injuries

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Work in a safe and healthy environment free from recognized hazards

Question 4

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), construction employers are required to:

Accepted Answer

Provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

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Hire a fixed percentage of disabled workers on each project

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Create separate, fully accessible work areas for disabled employees

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Waive all physical job requirements when a disabled applicant applies

Question 5

An I-9 form is used by construction employers to:

Accepted Answer

Verify employee identity and legal authorization to work in the United States

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Report workplace injuries and illnesses to OSHA annually

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Document employee voluntary payroll deductions and benefits elections

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Register apprenticeship programs with the Department of Labor

Question 6

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on:

Accepted Answer

Race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

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Age and disability status only

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Military service and veteran status

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Educational background and prior criminal record

Question 7

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace anti-discrimination laws for private-sector construction employers?

Accepted Answer

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division

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National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)