Workforce Management & Labor Relations Flashcards
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What does the Davis-Bacon Act require on federally funded construction projects?
Answer: Payment of prevailing wages to workers
The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors on federal and federally assisted construction projects to pay workers the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits.
Which of the following best defines 'prevailing wage' in construction?
Answer: The wage rate most commonly paid to workers in a specific trade in a given area
Prevailing wage is the wage rate, including benefits, most commonly paid to workers in a particular trade or occupation in a specific geographic area.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt construction workers must receive overtime pay at what rate for hours worked over 40 in a week?
Answer: 1.5 times the regular rate
FLSA requires that non-exempt employees receive overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one-half (1.5x) their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
What is a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in the construction industry?
Answer: A legally binding contract negotiated between a union and an employer covering wages, hours, and working conditions
A CBA is a written contract between an employer and a labor union representing employees, covering terms such as wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions.
What does 'open shop' mean in the construction labor context?
Answer: A project where union membership is not required for employment
An open shop is a workplace where employees are not required to join or pay dues to a union as a condition of employment.
What federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?
Answer: National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
The NLRB is the independent federal agency that enforces the NLRA, which protects the rights of employees to organize and bargain collectively.
Which of the following is an example of a jurisdictional dispute on a construction site?
Answer: Two unions arguing over which trade has the right to perform a specific task
A jurisdictional dispute occurs when two or more unions claim the right to perform the same type of work on a job site, which can halt construction activities.