HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 8 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 98
Topic #: 8

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Which of the following requires employers to pay social security tax for employees and to withhold the tax amount from employee paychecks?

AFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

BOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

CFederal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

DEmployee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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Suggested Answer: C

Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) requires employers to pay social security tax for employees and to withhold the tax amount from employee paychecks.

Answer option B is incorrect. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. It was created by Congress of the United States under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, signed by President Richard M. Nixon, on December 29, 1970. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and occupational fatality by issuing and enforcing standards for workplace safety and health. The agency is headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor. OSHA issues guidelines and regulations for the safe use of a computer.

Answer option A is incorrect. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 established the minimum wage requirement, laws for protecting American children against labor exploitation, and Criteria for exempt and nonexempt employees.

Answer option D is incorrect. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is an American federal statute that establishes minimum standards for pension plans in private industry and provides for extensive rules on the federal income tax effects of transactions associated with employee benefit plans.

by Rozella at Sep 16, 2024, 06:45 AM

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Marge

3 months ago

I thought it was OSHA for a second, but yeah, FICA makes sense.

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Marget

3 months ago

FICA all the way, no doubt about it!

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Chantell

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not ERISA?

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Eleni

4 months ago

Totally agree, FICA is the one!

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Alita

4 months ago

It's definitely FICA that requires social security tax.

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Mary

4 months ago

I feel like ERISA is about retirement plans, so it can't be the answer. FICA seems right to me.

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Elroy

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought OSHA was more about workplace safety, not taxes.

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Tina

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and FICA was definitely mentioned in relation to payroll taxes.

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Gregoria

5 months ago

I think FICA is the one that deals with social security taxes, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Asha

5 months ago

I'm a little confused on this one. I know FICA has something to do with social security, but I can't quite remember the details. I'll have to eliminate the other options and see if I can figure it out through process of elimination.

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Tula

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure if it's FICA or one of the other options. I'll have to think it through carefully and review my notes to make the best guess.

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Cammy

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure this is about FICA, which requires employers to pay social security tax and withhold it from employee paychecks. I'll double-check the details, but I think that's the right answer.

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Kimbery

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is that the question is asking about the requirement for employers to pay and withhold social security tax. That points to FICA as the correct answer. I'm confident I can get this one right.

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Kimberlie

5 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. I remember discussing these kinds of acceptable use policies in our training, so I think I can narrow this down and select the right answer.

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Mireya

1 year ago

FICA all the way! It's the only option that makes my wallet cry every payday.

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Viki

1 year ago

Gotta be FICA. I mean, who doesn't love paying those wonderful social security taxes, am I right? Such a joy.

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Aileen

1 year ago

Yeah, it's just one of those things we have to do as part of being responsible employers.

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Shizue

1 year ago

It's definitely not a fun task, but it's necessary for the benefit of employees in the long run.

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Georgene

1 year ago

I agree, FICA is the one that requires employers to pay social security tax for employees.

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Leeann

1 year ago

I think it's important for employers to comply with FICA to ensure that employees receive their social security benefits in the future.

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Dorothea

1 year ago

Haha, FICA? More like 'PICK-a' the right answer! This is a no-brainer.

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Ressie

1 year ago

Hmm, FICA sounds familiar. I'm pretty sure that's the one that deals with social security and Medicare contributions.

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Claribel

1 year ago

C) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

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Ciara

1 year ago

Yes, you're right! FICA is the one that deals with social security and Medicare contributions.

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Hyman

1 year ago

D) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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Arlette

1 year ago

C) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

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Paola

1 year ago

B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Sarah

1 year ago

C) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

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Deeanna

1 year ago

Yes, you're right! FICA is the one that deals with social security and Medicare contributions.

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Yuette

1 year ago

D) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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Pamella

1 year ago

C) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

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Hyman

1 year ago

B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Michel

1 year ago

A) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Nathan

1 year ago

A) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Ruthann

1 year ago

I agree with Francesco, FICA is the correct answer because it specifically deals with social security taxes.

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Catalina

1 year ago

FICA, of course! I don't even need to think about this one. Social security tax is like the bread and butter of employment law.

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Lachelle

1 year ago

Yeah, FICA is a must for employers to pay social security tax.

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Allene

1 year ago

FICA, definitely. It's a no-brainer.

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Francesco

1 year ago

C) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) requires employers to pay social security tax for employees and withhold from paychecks.

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