CCM Employment Law and Workplace Compliance 5

Question 1

Under FLSA recordkeeping rules, how long must employers keep basic payroll records?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Payroll records must be kept for at least 3 years, while supplementary records such as time cards must be kept for 2 years.

Question 2

How long must an employer retain OSHA Form 300 injury and illness logs?

Accepted Answer

5 years following the end of the calendar year covered

Answer

OSHA requires that Forms 300, 300A, and 301 be kept for 5 years following the end of the calendar year they cover.

Question 3

During which period must the OSHA Form 300A annual summary be posted in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

February 1 to April 30

Answer

Covered employers must post the Form 300A summary from February 1 through April 30 each year.

Question 4

An employer asks applicants about their family medical history on a wellness questionnaire. Which law is most likely violated?

Accepted Answer

GINA

Answer

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act prohibits employers from requesting or using genetic information, which includes family medical history.

Question 5

Under the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, adverse impact is generally indicated when a group's selection rate is less than what percentage of the highest group's rate?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

The four-fifths (80%) rule is a common screening measure for adverse impact in hiring and selection decisions.

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CCM Employment Law and Workplace Compliance 5