Industry Regulations & Compliance Flashcards

Under the FLSA, which condition must be met (along with three others) for employee training time to be non-compensable?

Answer: The training occurs outside regular working hours

Per 29 CFR 785.27, training is non-compensable only if it is outside normal hours, voluntary, not directly job-related, and involves no productive work.

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires employees to be trained on hazardous chemicals at what point?

Answer: At the time of initial assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced

29 CFR 1910.1200(h) requires training at initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced into the work area.

How long must employers keep bloodborne pathogens training records under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030?

Answer: 3 years

Bloodborne pathogens training records must be kept for 3 years from the date of training.

Powered industrial truck (forklift) operators must have their performance evaluated at least how often under OSHA?

Answer: Every 3 years

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) requires an operator performance evaluation at least once every three years.

Which federal law explicitly prohibits discrimination in admission to or employment in apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs?

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Section 703(d) of Title VII specifically bars discrimination in apprenticeship, retraining, and on-the-job training programs.

A training manager selects employees for a leadership program and finds the selection rate for one group is 60% of the highest group's rate. Under the Uniform Guidelines, this indicates what?

Answer: Evidence of adverse impact under the four-fifths rule

A selection rate below 80% of the highest group's rate is generally regarded as evidence of adverse impact.

Under IRC Section 127, an employer's educational assistance program can provide up to how much per employee per year tax-free?

Answer: $5,250

Section 127 allows up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance.