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HRCI Exam PHR 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?

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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.


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Mireya
1 months ago
FICA all the way! It's the only option that makes my wallet cry every payday.
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Viki
1 months 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
24 days ago
Yeah, it's just one of those things we have to do as part of being responsible employers.
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Shizue
27 days 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
28 days ago
I agree, FICA is the one that requires employers to pay social security tax for employees.
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Leeann
1 months 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
2 months ago
Haha, FICA? More like 'PICK-a' the right answer! This is a no-brainer.
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Ressie
2 months 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
10 days ago
C) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
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Ciara
11 days ago
Yes, you're right! FICA is the one that deals with social security and Medicare contributions.
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Hyman
13 days ago
D) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
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Arlette
15 days ago
C) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
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Paola
18 days ago
B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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Sarah
18 days ago
C) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
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Deeanna
19 days ago
Yes, you're right! FICA is the one that deals with social security and Medicare contributions.
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Yuette
20 days ago
D) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
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Pamella
22 days ago
C) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
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Hyman
1 months ago
B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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Michel
1 months ago
A) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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Nathan
1 months ago
A) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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Ruthann
2 months ago
I agree with Francesco, FICA is the correct answer because it specifically deals with social security taxes.
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Catalina
2 months 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 months ago
Yeah, FICA is a must for employers to pay social security tax.
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Allene
2 months ago
FICA, definitely. It's a no-brainer.
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Francesco
2 months ago
C) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) requires employers to pay social security tax for employees and withhold from paychecks.
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