How Much Do You Know About Labor Law? FAQs for Employers and HR Managers
by KCALKCAL Perspectives
Attention employers and HR managers! How much do you know about labor law? Test your knowledge by taking this short quiz and see how many you can answer correctly! If you don’t know the answer to any of the following questions, then you may need to become more familiar with the labor laws to avoid being involved in any employment lawsuits!
**Employees used in the following questions refer to non-exempt employees
If my employee works 2 hours of overtime today, can I ask him/her to work 2 hours less tomorrow and not pay him overtime?
Company is closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday and offers 8 hours of holiday pay. An employee works Tuesday through Saturday for 8 hours per day for 40 hours. His/her total hours for the week is 48 hours. Does the employer need to pay 8 hours of overtime?
Which of the following are employers or HR managers allowed to ask in an interview?
A. Family background
B. Marital status
C. Whether or not he/she has kids
D. Criminal history
If an employee is fired because of misconduct, is it legal to forfeit any accrued (earned) but unused vacation time?
One of my employees starts work at 8AM and ends at 5PM. She normally takes lunch from 12PM to 1PM. She says that she is not hungry at 12PM (noon) and wants to take lunch at 2PM. If she signs a waiver, can I allow her to take lunch at 2PM?
How many did you answer correctly?
2 or below
★★☆☆☆ Rated 2 out of 5
Oh no! Looks like your company is at high risk for employment litigation. Register now for KCAL’s Seminar for Business Owners to get more knowledge from expert labor law attorneys. It’s also recommended that you purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) to handle any litigation that your business might face.
3-4
★★★☆☆ Rated 3.5 out of 5
Not bad! Seems like you have a general idea of the labor laws but there is still a lot to learn! It’s recommended that you and your upper management register for KCAL’s Seminar for Business Owners now! Not only will you get the chance to learn about the labor laws, but you will also have the opportunity to consult with attorneys and government officials one-on-one. Get all your questions answered at the seminar!
5 (all correct!)
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Great job! It seems like you have a pretty clear understanding of the labor laws. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t learn more. Knowledge is power and there’s always room for improvement! You and your company’s HR or other upper management are still more than welcome to attend KCAL’s Seminar for Business Owners. Important information such as the latest 2020 labor laws, how to improve your HR system, and more will be covered.
More FAQs on labor laws:
Q: Are employees allowed to skip their lunch break or 10-minute break and leave work early?
Q: If a full-time employee doesn’t work 40 hours in a week, is the employee allowed to use his/her paid vacation and/or paid sick leave hours to compensate for the missed hours?
Q: Can my non-exempt employees combine their two 10-minute rest breaks and take a 20-minute rest break in the morning?
Q: Can I require my non-exempt employees to stay on the work premises and not leave the office during a 10-minute rest period?
The answers and the explanations to the above questions will be discussed and shared at KCAL’s Seminar for Business Owners held in February. You will also learn about the latest laws and regulations, especially those that you need to pay special attention to. As an employer, you will also learn how you can create a safe work environment to prevent any employment and labor disputes as well as several common mistakes you should avoid between employer-employee relationships.