Lisa, One of the Employees at a Small Factory, Says

question 30

Multiple Choice

Lisa, one of the employees at a small factory, says that she should be paid as much as her coworker Jonathan. Lisa and Jonathan have the same job title, but Jonathan has been with the company six months longer. Lisa is white, and Jonathan is African American. Both of them are in their late 40s. Under which federal law might Lisa bring a claim of discrimination?

• A)Equal Pay Act
• B)Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• C)Pregnancy Discrimination Act
• D)Civil Rights Act

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Definitions:

Labor Costs

The total expenses incurred by a company for the compensation of its employees, including wages, benefits, and taxes.

Factory Depreciation

The decrease in value of manufacturing equipment and facilities over time due to wear and tear or obsolescence, considered an indirect cost of production.

Product Cost

The total expense incurred to create a product, including direct materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Overapplied

A situation in managerial accounting where the allocated indirect costs exceed the actual indirect costs incurred.