Which of the Following Is True of Fair Labor Standards

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ?

• A)It requires exempt employees to be paid time-and-a-half for hours in excess of 40 per week.
• B)It has led to Americans working lesser number of hours now as compared to earlier times due to rise in benefits.
• C)It is more likely to cause employers to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
• D)It has led to part-time employees being more likely to receive benefits than full-time employees.
• E)It increases the employer's obligation to provide legally required employee benefits.

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