CHRP Employment Law and Legislation 2

Question 1

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects workers who are at least how old?

Accepted Answer

40 years old

Answer

The ADEA protects employees and applicants aged 40 and older from age-based discrimination.

Question 2

Under the ADA, an employer must provide reasonable accommodation UNLESS it causes:

Accepted Answer

Undue hardship

Answer

The ADA requires reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship for the employer.

Question 3

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees' rights to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Organize, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activity

Answer

The NLRA protects employees' rights to self-organize, form unions, bargain collectively, and engage in protected concerted activity.

Question 4

Which law requires covered employers to display workplace posters informing employees of their federal rights?

Accepted Answer

Various laws enforced by DOL and EEOC

Answer

Multiple federal agencies (DOL, EEOC, NLRB, OSHA) each require employers to post specific notices of employee rights.

Question 5

Which federal law governs the portability of health insurance coverage when employees change jobs?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) includes provisions allowing employees to maintain health coverage when switching employers.

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CHRP Employment Law and Legislation 2