NASCLA Labor Laws and Employment Practices 2

Question 1

Workers' compensation insurance is primarily designed to cover which of the following for a contractor's employees?

Accepted Answer

Medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job

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Property damage caused by employees on the job

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Liability for injuries sustained by third parties at the worksite

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Equipment damage resulting from employee negligence

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a payroll tax deposit schedule established by the IRS?

Accepted Answer

To ensure timely remittance of withheld taxes to the IRS

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To determine how much to withhold from each paycheck

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To calculate quarterly bonuses for employees

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To set employee pay periods for the calendar year

Question 3

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees at covered employers are entitled to how many weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

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8 weeks

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16 weeks

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the employer's Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) obligation?

Accepted Answer

Only the employer pays FUTA; it is not deducted from employee wages

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Both employer and employee contribute equally to FUTA

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Only the employee pays FUTA through payroll deductions

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FUTA is paid jointly by the employer and the state government

Question 5

A contractor misclassifies employees as independent contractors. What is a primary consequence of this misclassification?

Accepted Answer

The contractor may owe back payroll taxes, penalties, and interest to the IRS

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The contractor is only responsible for state-level fines and penalties

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Workers permanently lose all rights to unemployment benefits

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The IRS typically resolves misclassification with a warning letter

Question 6

Which required workplace poster informs employees of their federal minimum wage and overtime rights under federal law?

Accepted Answer

DOL 'Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act' poster

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OSHA Job Safety and Health poster

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EEOC 'Know Your Rights' poster

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IRS Taxpayer Rights poster

Question 7

Under OSHA regulations, how soon must an employer report a work-related fatality to OSHA after learning of the incident?

Accepted Answer

Within 8 hours

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Within 24 hours

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Within 48 hours

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Within 72 hours