Associate Professional in Human Resources Flashcards
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An employee consistently arrives 20 minutes late and has received two verbal warnings. According to progressive discipline, what is the appropriate next step?
Answer: A written warning documenting the behavior and consequences
Progressive discipline typically escalates from verbal warning to written warning to suspension before termination, allowing employees the opportunity to correct behavior.
Which document summarizes an organization's policies on acceptable use of technology, internet, and company devices?
Answer: Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) outlines rules governing employees' use of company technology resources including computers, email, and internet access.
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which employer action is an example of disparate impact discrimination?
Answer: A neutral written test that disproportionately screens out a protected class with no job-related justification
Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral employment practice disproportionately affects a protected group and cannot be justified as a business necessity.
Which onboarding activity is most effective at helping new employees understand organizational culture and unwritten norms?
Answer: Being paired with a buddy or mentor from the team
Buddy or mentor programs accelerate cultural socialization by giving new hires direct access to an experienced colleague who can explain informal norms and organizational expectations.
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 primarily addressed which issue?
Answer: Resetting the statute of limitations for pay discrimination claims with each discriminatory paycheck
The Lilly Ledbetter Act clarifies that each discriminatory paycheck resets the 180-day filing period for pay discrimination claims, overturning a Supreme Court ruling that had restricted such claims.
Which of the following is NOT a protected class under federal EEO laws?
Answer: Political affiliation
Political affiliation is not a protected class under federal EEO laws, although some state and local laws may offer such protections.
A company conducts an annual engagement survey showing low scores in 'manager communication.' Which HR intervention is most directly targeted at this issue?
Answer: Providing manager training on active listening and feedback delivery
Training managers in communication skills directly addresses the root cause identified in the engagement survey — poor communication between managers and employees.