Question

A)
If an employer offers to hire you but explains that you will have to start out at a lesser training wage forthe first two months before you move to minimum wage, is this legal?
(1 point)
No, a training wage is only legal for the first few weeks.
No, hiring anyone for less than minimum wage is illegal.
Yes, if you do not have the skills for the job you do not get the full wage.
Yes, as long as you agree to it since the employee must consent to lower wages.
A)
Kirsten worked 44 hours this week, but her employer told her that she is not entitled to overtimebecause the previous week she was out sick one day, so she only worked 32 hours. Since she had tostay late to catch up, the employer is not responsible for the overtime. Is this correct?
(1 point)
Yes, the hours worked are averaged over the course of a month.
Yes, it is not the employer’s fault that Kirsten got behind at work.
No, overtime depends on the hours worked during one week only.
No, paid sick leave is legally required, so Kirsten gets full pay for the previous week.

Kirsten worked 44 hours this week, but her employer told her that she is not entitled to overtimebecause the previous week she was out sick one day, so she only worked 32 hours. Since she had tostay late to catch up, the employer is not responsible for the overtime. Which of these determineswhether Kirsten’s employer is correct or not?
(1 point)
the Fair Labor Standards Act
the state’s minimum wage law
the regulations of Kirsten’s industry
the contract created by Kristen’s union
A)
Tyrone has been offered a job at an accounting firm, but he has heard from others who work there thathours are long, particularly during tax preparation season. Knowing this, Tyrone requested anequivalent hourly rate. Was this a good decision?
(1 point)
No, salaries generally have a higher hourly rate on average.
No, jobs with hourly rates usually do not include benefits.
Yes, given that there is likely to be a lot of overtime, an hourly rate is better.
Yes, because the employee generally gets to determine the structure of their pay.

Answer 1

1) No, hiring anyone for less than minimum wage is illegal.
- Employers must pay at least the applicable minimum wage unless a specific legal exception applies.

2) No — overtime depends on the hours worked during one week only.
- Overtime is calculated weekly, so 44 hours in one week can trigger overtime regardless of the prior week.

3) The Fair Labor Standards Act.
- FLSA sets federal overtime and minimum-wage rules (state laws may also apply).

4) Yes, given that there is likely to be a lot of overtime, an hourly rate is better.