CPP Wage & Hour Laws 4

Question 1

A salaried nonexempt employee earns $800/week and works 44 hours. What is the correct overtime calculation?

Accepted Answer

$800/44 × 0.5 × 4

Answer

For salaried nonexempt employees, the regular rate is the salary divided by total hours worked; overtime premium is 0.5x the regular rate for hours over 40.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'fluctuating workweek' method of overtime compensation?

Accepted Answer

A fixed salary covers all hours worked; overtime premium is 0.5x the regular rate

Answer

Under the fluctuating workweek method, a fixed salary covers all hours; since straight time is already included, only the 0.5x premium is owed for overtime hours.

Question 3

An employee works at two different pay rates during the same workweek: 30 hours at $15/hour and 15 hours at $20/hour. Which method is the FLSA default for calculating the regular rate?

Accepted Answer

Weighted average of all earnings divided by total hours worked

Answer

The default FLSA method for multiple pay rates is the weighted average: total earnings divided by total hours worked gives the regular rate used to calculate overtime.

Question 4

Which federal law requires employers to post a notice of FLSA rights in a conspicuous place where employees can see it?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act itself

Answer

The FLSA requires employers to display the official WHD poster informing employees of their minimum wage, overtime, and child labor rights.

Question 5

Under FLSA Section 7(k), which of the following employers may adopt an alternative work period for overtime purposes?

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement and fire protection agencies

Answer

Section 7(k) allows public agencies employing law enforcement or firefighting personnel to use work periods of 7–28 days, with overtime triggered at higher hour thresholds.

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