Sapheda Inc., a heavy machinery company, has employees belonging to the age grou

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Sapheda Inc., a heavy machinery company, has employees belonging to the age group of 17 to 30. Noah, a 17-year-old, is prohibited from working with heavy machinery tools. Instead, he works in the mail room. Under the laws governing Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which of the following will justify the organization's decision to forbid Noah from doing heavy machinery work?

A) Noah cannot be employed in hazardous occupations because he is 17 years old.

B) Noah is expected to work in a safe environment because he is male.

C) Noah is not a U.S. citizen, therefore he is prohibited from working in a hazardous environment.

D) Noah has not yet completed college, therefore he should only be given administrative duties.

E) Noah comes from an economically weaker background, therefore he is expected to perform clerical duties.

Explanation / Answer

Ans:- A, Only adults can be employed in hazardous activity as per Fair Labor Standards Act and Noah is 17 years old.

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