Naveen Is a Salaried Nonexempt Employee Who Earns Annually $39,500

question 77

Multiple Choice

Naveen is a salaried nonexempt employee who earns annually $39,500 for a 40-hour workweek that is paid semimonthly. He is occasionally on-call for his employer. During the on-call time, Naveen is required to be available for phone calls and must have internet access, but is otherwise able to pursue his own interests. Company policy allows for four hours of regular pay for each day that the employee is on-call. How much should Naveen's gross pay be for a pay period in which he is on-call for three days? (Do not round interim calculations. Round final answer to two decimal places.)

• A) $1,873.72
• B) $1,721.79
• C) $1,645.83
• D) $1,747.12

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Central Nervous System

Comprises the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling most functions of the body and mind.

Somatic

Pertaining to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or the environment.