Gabriel Is a Nursing Assistant in a Retirement Home Run

question 16

Multiple Choice

Gabriel is a nursing assistant in a retirement home run by RedTree Care Home.She works at least 50 hours every week.After looking at her payroll stubs for the past six months,she concludes that she has not received her share of overtime pay.With the help of a friend in the payroll department,Gabriel learns the she has been classified as a temporary employee so that her overtime pay can be avoided.She complains to her supervisor,but her employer makes no changes.Which of the following legal courses can Gabriel take against RedTree Care Home?

• A) Gabriel can bring a complaint to the U.S. Department of Labor, under the Social Security Act.
• B) Gabriel can bring a complaint to the U.S. Department of Labor, under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA).
• C) Gabriel can bring a complaint to the U.S. Department of Labor, under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
• D) Gabriel can bring a complaint to the U.S. Department of Labor, under Equal Employment Opportunity Act.

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Definitions:

Health Care Industry

The sector that provides medical services, manufactures medical equipment or drugs, provides medical insurance, or facilitates the provision of healthcare to patients.

Rapidly Rising Costs

A scenario where the expenses of producing goods or services increase significantly in a short period of time.

Unequal Access

A situation where resources, services, or rights are not equally available to all individuals or groups.

Employer-provided

Benefits or services provided by an employer to their employees, which could include healthcare, retirement plans, or education assistance.