Trivia Flashcards

Which U.S. federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin?

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the landmark federal law barring workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

What is the standard number of hours per week that defines 'full-time' employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

Answer: The FLSA does not define full-time hours

The FLSA does not define full-time employment; that determination is left to employers, though 40 hours is a common benchmark for overtime calculations.

In a workplace context, what does the acronym 'FMLA' stand for?

Answer: Family and Medical Leave Act

FMLA stands for the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which entitles eligible employees to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.

Which government agency enforces federal workplace safety and health regulations in the United States?

Answer: OSHA

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards.

What percentage of their salary do most employees contribute to Social Security through payroll tax (as of 2024)?

Answer: 6.2%

Employees pay 6.2% of wages toward Social Security, with employers matching that amount for a combined 12.4% total contribution.

Which U.S. city is known as the financial capital of the world and is home to the New York Stock Exchange?

Answer: New York City

New York City's Wall Street district hosts the New York Stock Exchange, making it the global center of finance and capital markets.

In U.S. business etiquette, what is the standard greeting when meeting a professional contact for the first time?

Answer: A firm handshake with eye contact

In the United States, a firm handshake with direct eye contact is the universally accepted professional greeting for initial business meetings.