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Chapter 23 • Managing Human Resources
Which employment laws are
designed to protect this
worker?
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23.3 Assessment
UNDERSTAND MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
Determine the best answer for each of the following questions.
1. The federal law that prescribes standards for wages and overtime
pay is the
a. Fair Labor Standards Act
b. Occupational Safety and Health Act
c. Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund
d. Medicare Act
2. Which of the following is not provided protection from employ-
ment discrimination by federal law?
a. age
b. income
c. gender
d. citizenship status
THINK CRITICALLY
Answer the following questions as completely as possible.
3. Why do you believe federal and state governments have taken a
specific interest in wages, working conditions, and the health and
safety of employees?
4. What are some ways a prospective employee can determine if
an employer provides equal employment opportunity or con-
tinues practices that discriminate in hiring and
promotions?
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