MHIC NASCLA Contractors Practice Exam

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Which of the following records is NOT required to be maintained by employers under the FLSA?

Address including zip code
Employee's favorite color
Total wages paid each pay period
Total hours worked each workweek

The correct answer is: Employee's favorite color

The correct answer is that the employee's favorite color is not a record required to be maintained by employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA primarily focuses on ensuring that employees are fairly compensated for their work, which includes specific requirements for record-keeping. Employers are required to maintain records of total wages paid each pay period as it helps in tracking compensation and ensuring that employees are paid at least the minimum wage and overtime when applicable. Similarly, keeping a record of total hours worked each workweek is necessary to comply with overtime regulations under the FLSA. However, personal preferences such as an employee's favorite color do not have any relevance to compliance with labor laws or employee compensation, making it unnecessary for employers to keep such information. This reinforces the focus of the FLSA on work-related records and employee rights rather than personal information unrelated to job performance or compensation.