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Question 1

Under the FLSA, which category of employees is entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate?

Accepted Answer

Non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Answer

Non-exempt employees under the FLSA must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in relation to payroll?

Accepted Answer

To set legally binding wage rates, hours, benefits, and working conditions negotiated between employer and union

Answer

A CBA is a negotiated contract that establishes binding terms for wages, benefits, and working conditions that payroll must administer accurately.

Question 3

Which classification error exposes employers to significant back-pay liability and penalties?

Accepted Answer

Incorrectly classifying an employee as an independent contractor

Answer

Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can result in back taxes, unpaid overtime, benefit claims, and substantial IRS and DOL penalties.

Question 4

What does 'prevailing wage' refer to in the context of government contracts?

Accepted Answer

The wage rate determined by the DOL that must be paid to workers on federally funded construction projects under the Davis-Bacon Act

Answer

Prevailing wage under the Davis-Bacon Act is the DOL-determined rate that contractors must pay workers on federally funded construction and public works projects.

Question 5

How does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) interact with payroll processing?

Accepted Answer

FMLA leave is unpaid but job-protected; payroll must correctly track leave usage and benefit continuation

Answer

FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave; payroll must track leave hours and ensure benefits like health insurance continue during the leave period.

(OCPS) Online Certified Payroll Systems Certified Professional Practice Test

(OCPS) Online Certified Payroll Systems Certified Professional Practice Test

OCPS OCPS Workforce Management & Labor Relations