ASA Staffing Laws & Regulations

Question 1

Which federal law governs workplace discrimination in staffing?

Accepted Answer

Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

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Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in staffing?

Accepted Answer

To establish wage and hour regulations

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To regulate international employment contracts

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To oversee employee pension plans

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To enforce workplace safety standards

Question 3

How does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) impact staffing firms?

Accepted Answer

It requires large staffing firms to provide health coverage

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It eliminates the need for employee benefits

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It only applies to government jobs

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It has no effect on temporary employees

Question 4

What does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require from staffing firms?

Accepted Answer

Both staffing firms and host employers share responsibility

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Only the host employer is responsible for worker safety

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Staffing firms have no safety obligations

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Temporary employees are exempt from OSHA protections

Question 5

Which law protects temporary employees from workplace retaliation?

Accepted Answer

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

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Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Question 6

What must staffing firms verify under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)?

Accepted Answer

All employees must provide work authorization documentation

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Only U.S. citizens need verification

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Employers are not required to verify employee documents

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Only long-term employees require verification