Laws Pertaining to Employment

Question 1

Federal Civil Rights Act 1964:

Answer 1

Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

Question 2

Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1972:

Answer 2

Expanded the coverage of the Civil Rights Act to include affirmative action and court ordered restraining orders.

Question 3

Davis Bacon Act 1931:

Answer 3

The Federal Law applies to Federal construction projects and Federally funded projects. Wages to workers shall be based
on the “Prevailing Wage” of the trade in the vicinity in which the work is performed. This Act comes under the Jurisdiction of the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

Question 4

The Family Medical Leave Act:

Answer 4

Allows employees unpaid leave for certain reasons. Up to 12 weeks in a 12 month period. This Law pertains to employers
with 50 or more employees engaged in commerce or affecting commerce.

Question 5

Michigan Act 390 of 1978:

Answer 5

Payment of wages and fringe benefits

Provides for a scheduled weekly, Biweekly or Monthly payday.

Question 6

Michigan Act 390 applies to:

Answer 6

Apply to employers with one or more employees

Question 7

In Michigan Act 390, what must fringe be according to?

Answer 7

paid according to a written contract

or policy.

Question 8

In Michigan Act 390, How can deductions be done?

Answer 8

Deductions other than required by law can not be done without full, free, and written consent of the employee

Question 9

Per Michigan Act 390 whats the punishment for failure to page wages?

Answer 9

Failure to pay wages by the employers is punishable by a fine of $1,000.00 or 1 year imprisonment or both.

Question 10

Per Michigan Act 390, an employer who issues a payroll check knowing there
is insufficient funds is punishable by X

Answer 10

An employer who issues a payroll check knowing there is insufficient funds is punishable by a fine of $1,000.00 or 1
year imprisonment.