Florida Contractors Manual Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Test

Question 1

1. The earliest years of age a youth may be employed unlimited hours in any occupation other than
   one declared to be hazardous by the Secretary of Labor is .
   A. 16
   B. 17
   C. 18
   D. 21

Answer 1

1. A 2021: 5-169
   2017: 5-157

Question 2

2. A secretary is hired on a salary basis of $425 per week for a work schedule of Monday through
   Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm with 1/2 hour lunch daily. In week #2 she works 45 hours. Her gross pay for week
   #2 is .

A. $498.00
B. $559.70
C. $598.98
D. $621.30

Answer 2

2. D 5-21 & 5-22 $425 ÷ 32.5 hours usually worked = $13.08/hour regular rate
   $13.08 x 1.5 = $19.62 OT rate
   $13.08 x 40 = $523.20; $19.62 x 5 = $98.10
   523.20 + $98.10 = 621.30

Question 3

3. The “regular rate” must be calculated for .

A. Any hourly employee working less than 40 hrs / week
B. Exempt employees
C. Non-exempt salaried employees working over 40 hrs / week
D. Administrative personnel

Answer 3

3. C 5-20

Question 4

4. According to FLSA, the minimum wage pay may be not less than per hour.

A. $8.00
B. $5.15
C. $3.25
D. $7.25

Answer 4

4. D 5-15

Question 5

5. Regardless of the pay period, according to the FLSA, the averaging of hours over 2 or more weeks
   to arrive at a single work week hourly figure is .

A. only permitted for part-time employees
B. not permitted
C. permitted
D. None of the above

Answer 5

5. B 5-23

Question 6

6. Which of the following is most likely exempt from overtime provisions?

A. Laborer on salary
B. Laborer on hourly wage
C. Office messenger on salary
D. Office manager

Answer 6

6. D 5-19

Question 7

7. Overtime pay should be paid at not less than times the regular hourly wage after 40 hours
   in one work week.

A. .5
B. 1.5
C. 1.75
D. 2 (If work falls on a holiday or weekend)

Answer 7

7. B 5-20

Question 8

8. If an employee earns $10 per hour for a 50 hour week. How much is the overtime compensation?

A. $100
B. $50
C. $150
D. $550

Answer 8

8. C 5-21 $10 x 1.5 = $15.00
   $15.00 x 10 hours of overtime = $150

Question 9

9. A non-exempt employee earns a salary of $450/week on a fluctuating work week and works 50 hours
   in a particular week, what is her gross pay?

A. $398
B. $415
C. $481
D. $495

Answer 9

9. D 5-24 $450 ÷ 50 = $9.00 (regular rate)
   $9.00 x 50 = $450 (fluctuating hours regular pay)
   $9.00 x .5 = $4.50 (rate for the 10 OT hours)
   $4.50 x 10 = $45.00 (pay for OT to be added to the Regular & OT pay)
   $450.00 + $45.00 = $495.00 Total Gross Pay

Question 10

10. Employers are required by regulation to keep so called “hard records” such as payroll,
    employment contracts, sales and purchase records for their employees a minimum of years.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer 10

10. B 5-30

Question 11

11. According to Fair Labor Standards Act, which will eliminate the contractor’s liability for
    paying overtime pay?

A. An agreement that only 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week will be counted as working time
B. An outside salesperson who works on straight commission and qualifies as exempt
C. An announcement by an employer that overtime work will only be paid for if authorized in advance
D. An announcement by an employer that no overtime work will be permitted

Answer 11

11. B 5-17

Question 12

12. Which of the following is not in accordance with requirements for an executive being granted an
    exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act?

A. Primary duty of managing a company subdivision
B. Regularly directs 3 to 4 employees
C. Receives a salary of $150 per week
D. Regularly exercises discretionary power

Answer 12

12. C 5-19

Question 13

13. Given: A contractor hires a day laborer at a rate of $45.00 for one day’s work. The contractor
    uses the laborer for six days in one work week. The laborer average 8-1/2 hours of work per day. The laborer
    is entitled to .

A. A gross pay of less than $400.00 for the six days of work
B. A gross pay between $400.00 and $450.00 for the six days of work
C. A gross pay between $451.00 and $500.00 for the six days of work
D. A gross pay of over $500.00 for the six days of work

Answer 13

13. B 5-21, 5-22 $45 ÷ 8 hours = $5.63 per hour, but minimum wage is $7.25/hour
    Hours for week are 8.5 x 6 = 51 40 at regular rate, 11 at OT rate OT rate is $10.88 ($7.25 x 1.5)
    40 x $7.25 = $290; 11 x $10.88 = $119.68;
    $290.00 + $119.68 = $409.68

Question 14

14. FLSA regulations do not address __________.

A. Vacation
B. Holiday pay
C. Severance payments
D. All of the above

Answer 14

14. D 5-15

Question 15

15. John makes flags at the factory. He makes 8 flags per hour. He is paid $1.00 per flag, and last week, he made 350 flags. What is John’s gross pay from last week?

A. $320.00
B. $350.00
C. $365.00
D. $380.00

Answer 15

15. C. 5-22
    This is known as Piece Work.
    First, did John make 350 widgets in 40 hours?
    8 widgets per hour can be made.
    8 x 40 = 320
    What about the other 30 widgets?
    He HAD to work overtime to make them.
    In the 40 hours it took to make the 320 widgets, what is John’s base hourly rate?
    He is paid $1.00 per widget, makes 8 widgets per hour
    Base rate is $8.00/hour.
    For the first 40 hours, he made $320.00
    40 x $8.00 = $320.00
    For the other 30 widgets, how long did John have to work?
    He makes 8 widgets per hour
    30 ÷ 8 = 3.75.
    3.75 hours is the amount of overtime he worked to make the extra 30 widgets.
    Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times base rate, also known as ‘time and a half”.
    1.5 x $8.00 = $12.00
    John worked 3.75 hours of overtime at $12.00 per hour
    3.75 x $12.00 = $45.00
    To calculate Total Gross Pay:
    $320.00 + $45.00 = $365.00
    Note: Even though it is clearly stated that John is paid $1.00 per widget, overtime is a priority that must be applied, even in ‘Piece Work’.