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

Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the foundational federal anti-discrimination law prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and applies to employers with 15 or more employees.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an employee handbook?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

An employee handbook serves as the primary reference document for workplace policies and expectations, helping employees understand their rights, responsibilities, benefits, and the organization's procedures.

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

Answer

Progressive discipline is a corrective process that begins with the least severe action (verbal warning) and escalates through written warnings, suspension, and termination if the employee's behavior or performance does not improve.

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

Answer

Quid pro quo harassment occurs when a supervisor makes employment benefits (promotion, raise, continued employment) contingent on an employee's submission to sexual advances or conduct.

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

Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons.

CAP - Certified Administrative Professional Practice Test

CAP - Certified Administrative Professional Practice Test

CAP Human Resources and Employee Relations