Machine Corporation Requires Its Employees to Punch Out When They

question 8

Multiple Choice

Machine Corporation requires its employees to punch out when they leave their workstations for personal breaks and punch in when they return. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this employer

• A)must compensate its employees during their breaks.
• B)need not compensate its employees during their breaks.
• C)must record the breaks for review by the U.S. Department of Labor.
• D)must record and report the breaks to the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Definitions:

Family and Medical Leave Act

A U.S. federal law that provides employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.

Employers

Individuals or organizations that hire others to perform services or work in exchange for compensation.

Employees

Individuals who are hired by a business or organization to carry out tasks and duties in return for compensation.

Age Discrimination

Unfair treatment of individuals based on their age, especially in employment settings.