CHAP CHAP Human Resources & Staffing 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in organizations with 15 or more employees?
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Correct answer)
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Fair Labor Standards Act
Correct answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the primary federal law prohibiting workplace discrimination on these protected bases.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of an employee performance appraisal in a healthcare setting?
- To document issues for termination
- To evaluate performance and set development goals (Correct answer)
- To determine salary increases only
- To satisfy accreditation requirements
Correct answer: To evaluate performance and set development goals
Performance appraisals are used to evaluate current performance, provide feedback, and collaboratively set goals for professional development.
Question 3: Which document outlines the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for a healthcare position?
- Employee handbook
- Organizational chart
- Job description (Correct answer)
- Competency checklist
Correct answer: Job description
A job description details the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and reporting relationships for a specific position.
Question 4: What is 'at-will employment' in the context of US labor law?
- An employee can work any hours they choose
- Either party can terminate employment at any time for any lawful reason (Correct answer)
- Employees must give 90 days notice before leaving
- Employers must provide cause before terminating
Correct answer: Either party can terminate employment at any time for any lawful reason
At-will employment means either the employer or employee may end the employment relationship at any time for any reason that is not illegal.
Question 5: Which form must US employers use to verify an employee's eligibility to work in the United States?
- W-4
- I-9 (Correct answer)
- W-2
- 1099
Correct answer: I-9
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed for every employee hired in the United States to verify identity and work authorization.
Question 6: What is the FMLA entitlement for eligible employees in covered healthcare organizations?
- Up to 6 weeks of unpaid leave per year
- Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year (Correct answer)
- Up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year
- Up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave per year
Correct answer: Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family or medical reasons.
CHAP CHAP Human Resources & Staffing 1
Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in organizations with 15 or more employees?