CAP Human Resources and Employee Relations

Question 1

Which U.S. federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act

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The Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an employee handbook?

Accepted Answer

To communicate company policies, expectations, benefits, and procedures to employees

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To provide a legal contract between the employer and employee

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To document disciplinary actions taken against specific employees

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To serve as a performance evaluation tool for managers

Question 3

What is 'progressive discipline' in the context of employee relations?

Accepted Answer

A graduated series of corrective actions that escalate in severity if behavior does not improve

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A reward system that progressively increases employee compensation for good behavior

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A training program that advances employees through skill levels

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A performance review system that tracks employee progress over time

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A supervisor conditioning a promotion on an employee's agreement to a date

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Co-workers telling offensive jokes in the break room

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A manager distributing workplace safety information with inappropriate images

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An employee displaying personal photos that others find offensive

Question 5

What does FMLA stand for, and what does it provide to eligible employees?

Accepted Answer

Family and Medical Leave Act; up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year

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Federal Medical Leave Act; paid medical leave for employees with chronic illness

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Fair Medical Leave Act; 6 weeks of paid parental leave

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Family Maternity Leave Act; 8 weeks of unpaid leave for new mothers only

Question 6

Which document formally outlines the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and reporting relationships for a specific job?

Accepted Answer

Job description

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Organizational chart

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Performance appraisal form

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Employment contract