Question 1

Who has the authority to define a "year of service" for pension protection purposes?

Accepted Answer

A) the human resources department 
B) the chief executive officer 
C) the union 
D) the U.S.Department of Labor

Question 2

In 2005,most contingent workers were employed as what?

Accepted Answer

A) on-call employees 
B) temporary employees 
C) leased employees 
D) independent contractors

Question 3

The ________ common law doctrine establishes temporary workers' rights to receive workers' compensation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ common law doctrine establishes temporary...

Question 4

What group most strongly opposes the use of contingent workers?

Accepted Answer

A) liberals 
B) conservatives 
C) trade unions 
D) executives

Question 5

The average monthly health insurance premium for all private sector workers cost companies how much as of March 2012?

Accepted Answer

A) $107 per employee 
B) $191 per employee 
C) $258 per employee 
D) $467 per employee

Question 6

Who is responsible for compensating on-call employees?

Accepted Answer

A) the independent contractor 
B) the hiring company 
C) the temporary agency 
D) the government

Question 7

Ashley was working as a part-time employee in a private company and has just been laid off.Under which protection will she temporarily continue receiving employer-sponsored health care insurance coverage?

Accepted Answer

A) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
B) Emergency Economic Stabilization Act 
C) Family and Medical Leave Act 
D) Equal Pay Act

Question 8

According to the most recent data as of this book's publishing,what percentage of the U.S.civilian labor force did contingent and flextime-schedule employees comprise?

Accepted Answer

A) 4)8% 
B) 14.2% 
C) 27.5% 
D) 48.7%

Question 9

________ allows for an alternative work arrangement in which employees are able to work at home or at an alternate location besides the office.

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The answer of ________ allows for an alternative work arrangement...

Question 10

Explain the reasons why employers hire temporary workers.

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The answer of Explain the reasons why employers hire temporary...

Question 11

Which type of contingent worker is most likely to be involved in a job sharing arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A) part-time employees 
B) temporary employees 
C) leased employees 
D) independent contractors

Question 12

A special kind of part-time employment agreement,whereby two or more part-time employees perform a full-time job,is better known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A special kind of part-time employment agreement,whereby...

Question 13

The safe harbor rule requires that the contingent worker be covered by whose pension plan?

Accepted Answer

A) the leasing company 
B) the client company 
C) depends on the contractual arrangement between the leasing company and the employer 
D) The employee is responsible for his or her own pension.

Question 14

ARAMARK,who provides cafeteria service workers to a client company,is an example of the utilization of which type of employees?

Accepted Answer

A) part-time employees 
B) leased employees 
C) temporary employees 
D) independent contractors

Question 15

Contingent workers typically find employment in which of the following industries?

Accepted Answer

A) automotive 
B) transportation 
C) apparel manufacturing 
D) heavy equipment manufacturing

Question 16

Carlos works at XYZ Innovations Inc.as a computer scientist.________ schedules enable Carlos working four 10-hour days.

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The answer of Carlos works at XYZ Innovations Inc.as a...

Question 17

What percentage of part-time employees had access to employer-sponsored health insurance programs in 2012?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 24% 
C) 50% 
D) 67%

Question 18

To be covered by FLSA overtime and minimum wage provisions,seasonal employees must work for a company that is open how many months in a year?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 7 
C) 11 
D) 12

Question 19

James works at home 3 days a week and works at his office 2 days a week.His employer provides a computer,modem,and printer for him to use at home.The equipment for his off site use is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of James works at home 3 days a...

Question 20

Temporary employment agencies are responsible for complying with all federal employment legislation,except which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) ADA 
B) FLSA 
C) workers' compensation 
D) ERISA

Exam 13: Compensating the Flexible Work Force: Contingent Employees and Flexible Work Schedules