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- December 3, 2024
Question 01
Which of the following employees is most likely protected by the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
a) An employee needing time off for a minor cold
b) An employee requiring time to care for a sick child with a serious health condition
c) An employee requesting time off to attend a wedding
d) An employee looking to take vacation time
Correct Answer: b) An employee requiring time to care for a sick child with a serious health condition
Explanation: FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for family or medical reasons, such as caring for a child with a serious health condition.
Question 02
Which law requires federal contractors to take affirmative action in hiring individuals with disabilities?
a) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
b) Civil Rights Act of 1964
c) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
d) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
Correct Answer: c) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Explanation: The Rehabilitation Act requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities.
Question 03
A company requires that all employees speak only English in the workplace, including during break times. This practice violates which law?
a) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
b) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
c) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
d) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Correct Answer: a) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Explanation: Title VII prohibits employers from enforcing English-only rules in the workplace unless it is a business necessity, such as ensuring safety or effective communication.
Question 04
Which of the following is an example of a legal affirmative action program?
a) Adjusting performance evaluations based on race
b) Recruiting from colleges with high minority enrollment
c) Promoting minority employees regardless of qualifications
d) Refusing to hire employees from non-minority backgrounds
Correct Answer: b) Recruiting from colleges with high minority enrollment
Explanation: Recruiting from colleges with high minority enrollment is a lawful affirmative action practice that ensures a diverse candidate pool without discriminating against non-minority individuals.
Question 05
An employer fails to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee with a known disability. Which law has the employer violated?
a) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
c) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
d) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Correct Answer: b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Explanation: The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose undue hardship on the employer.
Question 06
Which law protects employees over the age of 40 from workplace discrimination?
a) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
b) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
c) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
d) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Correct Answer: b) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Explanation: The ADEA protects employees aged 40 and older from discrimination in hiring, promotions, compensation, and other employment terms.
Question 07
A company is required to provide 60 days’ notice before a mass layoff. Which law imposes this requirement?
a) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
b) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
c) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
d) National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Correct Answer: b) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
Explanation: The WARN Act requires employers to provide 60 days' notice in the event of a mass layoff or plant closure affecting a large number of employees.
Question 08
An employee’s request for an accommodation is denied because the employer claims it would cause undue hardship. Which law provides the framework for this determination?
a) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
c) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
d) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Correct Answer: b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Explanation: The ADA allows employers to deny accommodations if providing them would impose significant difficulty or expense, which is defined as "undue hardship."
Question 09
Which of the following practices is illegal under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)?
a) Hiring individuals with valid work authorization
b) Verifying employee work eligibility
c) Discriminating against workers based on citizenship status
d) Conducting background checks
Correct Answer: c) Discriminating against workers based on citizenship status
Explanation: IRCA prohibits employers from discriminating based on citizenship or immigration status in hiring, firing, or recruitment.
Question 10
What is the legal concept of “respondeat superior”?
a) The employer is not liable for the actions of employees
b) The employer is liable for the actions of employees conducted within the scope of employment
c) The employer must negotiate with unions
d) The employer can terminate employees at will
Correct Answer: b) The employer is liable for the actions of employees conducted within the scope of employment
Explanation: Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine holding employers liable for the actions of their employees performed during the course of their employment.
Question 11
Which of the following is an example of a hostile work environment?
a) An employee receiving poor performance reviews
b) A supervisor providing constructive feedback
c) Repeated, unwelcome offensive remarks about an employee’s gender
d) An employee being demoted for violating company policies
Correct Answer: c) Repeated, unwelcome offensive remarks about an employee's gender
Explanation: A hostile work environment occurs when unwelcome conduct, such as offensive remarks, creates an intimidating or abusive working atmosphere.
Question 12
Which law prohibits employers from requiring employees to take a lie detector test as a condition of employment?
a) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
b) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
c) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
d) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Correct Answer: c) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Explanation: The EPPA prohibits most private employers from requiring employees to take polygraph tests as part of the hiring process or during employment.
Question 13
Which of the following is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
a) Requiring employees to work overtime with overtime pay
b) Paying non-exempt employees less than the federal minimum wage
c) Allowing employees to work flexible schedules
d) Requiring employees to take meal breaks
Correct Answer: b) Paying non-exempt employees less than the federal minimum wage
Explanation: The FLSA establishes a federal minimum wage, and paying non-exempt employees below this rate violates the law.
Question 14
Which of the following employees is most likely exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
a) A full-time administrative employee earning $60,000 per year
b) A part-time hourly worker
c) A non-exempt salaried employee earning $40,000 per year
d) An employee earning tips
Correct Answer: a) A full-time administrative employee earning $60,000 per year
Explanation: Administrative employees earning more than a certain salary threshold are generally exempt from overtime pay under the FLSA.
Question 15
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?
a) To provide health insurance for employees
b) To ensure that employees receive paid leave
c) To ensure that employers provide a safe workplace free from recognized hazards
d) To regulate employee work hours
Correct Answer: c) To ensure that employers provide a safe workplace free from recognized hazards
Explanation: OSHA is designed to ensure that employers provide a safe working environment, protecting employees from workplace hazards that could cause harm.
Question 16
An employee files a retaliation claim after being demoted for filing a harassment complaint. What must be shown to establish a prima facie case of retaliation?
a) The employee engaged in protected activity, such as filing a complaint
b) The employer conducted a fair investigation
c) The employee received a negative performance review
d) The employer had valid reasons for the demotion
Correct Answer: a) The employee engaged in protected activity, such as filing a complaint
Explanation: To establish a prima facie case of retaliation, the employee must show that they engaged in protected activity and suffered adverse action as a result.
Question 17
Which law requires employers to verify an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States?
a) Civil Rights Act of 1964
b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
c) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
d) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Correct Answer: c) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
Explanation: IRCA requires employers to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new hires, typically through the I-9 form.
Question 18
Which of the following actions could lead to a claim of gender-plus discrimination?
a) Refusing to hire men who have young children but hiring women with young children
b) Hiring only female employees for specific roles
c) Offering flexible work hours to all employees
d) Implementing a mentorship program for women in the workplace
Correct Answer: a) Refusing to hire men who have young children but hiring women with young children
Explanation: Gender-plus discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates based on gender plus an additional factor, such as family responsibilities. Refusing to hire men with young children but hiring women with young children would be an example of this.
Question 19
An employee reports that their supervisor spread false information about their work performance during a company meeting. Which type of tort does this describe?
a) Negligence
b) Libel
c) Slander
d) Retaliation
Correct Answer: c) Slander
Explanation: Slander refers to the spoken communication of false information that harms a person’s reputation, as opposed to libel, which involves written defamation.
Question 20
Which of the following conditions is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
a) An active case of hepatitis that poses a direct threat to others
b) Temporary illness
c) Dyslexia
d) Mild seasonal allergies
Correct Answer: c) Dyslexia
Explanation: Dyslexia is considered a disability under the ADA because it substantially limits a major life activity (learning). Temporary illnesses and conditions that pose a direct threat are not covered.
