var ar = new Array( "What does IRCA stand for?

Immigration Reform and Control Act", "How many employees would a company need to have to comply with ADA?

15", "How often is the FICA report filed?

Each Quarter", "What does COBRA stand for?

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act", "What is the difference between COBRA and Continuation of Coverage?

COBRA: Involves group with 20 or more active members and last for 18 months Continuation of Coverage: Involves groups smaller than 20 and last only 6 months", "What are the four requirements of OSHA?

-Comply with OSHA Regulations
-Maintain a safe work environment
-Keep records of reportable claims, i.e. OSHA 300 log
-Contact OSHA in a catastrophic event, i.e. death on job", "What does Title VII of the Fair Labor Standards Act state?

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex and national origin", "What are the potential fines for violating Title VII?

$300,000 plus attorney's fees and court costs to the prevailing party", "What does PRWORA stand for?

Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act", "Define the law: PRWORA.

Requires employers to all new hires and their W-4 information to the child support agency of the state", "Name the two taxes of FICA.

Social Security and Medicare", "What does FMLA stand for?

Family Medical Leave Act", "How often is the FUTA report filed.

Anually", "What does HIPAA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act", "What is a W-3?

The employer's transmittal of employees' W-2's to the IRS.", "When must the OSHA 300 log be posted?

February 2nd through April 30th.", "Where should I-9 documentation be maintained?

Separate from the employee file.", "When must an employer notify an employee of their COBRA rights?

Upon enrollment in the plan and within 14 days of termination.", "Do employers have and obligation to drug abusers?

Yes. Past addictions for which an individual had undergone successful rehabilitation could be determined to be protected under ADA law.", "Are all salaried employees exempt from overtime?

No. The only employees which would not be entitled to overtime would be exempt employees", "What are the four categories of exempt employees?

-Executive - Owners, VP's, etc.
-Administrative - Managers, Supervisors, etc.
-Professional - Teachers, Lawyers, Computer Personnel, Etc.
-Outside Sales - Only if majority of sales is done outside of office.", "What is the difference between exempt and non-exempt?

Exempt - Not eligible for overtime or pay deductions.
Non-Exempt - Eligible for overtime for any hours worked over 40 in one week.", "Can I deduct the cost of a damaged piece of equipment from an employee's paycheck?

Yes. Only if the employee has authorized the deduction by signing a payroll deduction release.", "What breaks are employers required to provide their employees?

None. Breaks are not required by law but it is recommended that you give a 30 minute meal break for each 4 hours of work.", "If an employee has filed a W-5 for earned income credit, what does that mean?

The earned income credit is allowed to lower income workers with a child or children. This is a credit from the IRS that offsets some of the increases in living expenses and social security taxes. This allowable credit is subtracted from the employee's taxes.", "What is a legal workweek?

The workweek is a fixed and regularly scheduled recurring period of 168 consecutive hours, seven consecutive 24-hour periods. It does not need to coincide with the calendar week and may start on any day and hour which is convenient for the employer.", "What percentage should an employer report and deposit on behalf of their employees' with regards to FICA?

15.30% of the employee's gross wages should be reported. 7.65% is deducted from the employee's pay and 7.65% is matched by the employer.", "What is the minimum period of time an employee has to work before his/her employer's unemployment tax account can be charged?

None. Employers can be charged on any time an employee worked for them however a chargeback on a short-term separation is likely to have much less effect to their tax rating.", "What is a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan?

It is a non-discriminatory written plan where all participants are employees of a sponsoring employer, and which offers the choice between two or more benefits that employees can pay their portion with pre-tax dollars.", "How long should an employer keep payroll records?

It is recommended that employer keep employee records for three years.", "For what reason would an employer need to process a certified payroll?

The David-Bacon Act authorizes the Secretary of Labor to set minimum pay standards for laborers and mechanics working on federally funded construction projects. Record keeping is critical. A certified payroll is submitted for verification of the pay standards.", "Is it legal to keep your employee's medical records in their personnel file?

No. Both the Americans with Disability Act and the Family Medical Leave Act require employers to keep medical records confidential and to maintain them in files separate from the personnel records."); var num = Math.floor(Math.random() * ar.length); document.write(ar[num]);