CPHR CPHR Employment Law and Compliance 2

Question 1

What does the term 'at-will employment' mean in the context of US employment law?

Accepted Answer

Either party can terminate employment at any time for any lawful reason

Answer

At-will employment means that either the employer or employee may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, as long as the reason is not illegal.

Question 2

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees and job applicants who are at least how old?

Accepted Answer

40 years old

Answer

The ADEA protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from discrimination based on age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, and other terms of employment.

Question 3

Under COBRA, what right do employees have when they lose their employer-sponsored health insurance coverage?

Accepted Answer

The right to continue coverage at their own expense for a limited period

Answer

COBRA allows employees who lose group health coverage due to qualifying events to continue that coverage for a limited time by paying the full premium themselves.

Question 4

Which law governs employee benefit plans and sets standards for pension plans, health plans, and other welfare benefit plans?

Accepted Answer

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

Answer

ERISA sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to protect individuals in these plans.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?

Accepted Answer

To protect employees' rights to organize and bargain collectively

Answer

The NLRA guarantees employees the right to form, join, or assist labor unions, bargain collectively with employers, and engage in concerted activities for mutual aid and protection.

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CPHR CPHR Employment Law and Compliance 2