CPHR CPHR Employment Law and Compliance

Question 1

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which classification determines whether an employee is entitled to overtime pay?

Accepted Answer

Exempt vs. non-exempt status

Answer

Full-time vs. part-time status

Answer

Salaried vs. hourly status

Answer

Permanent vs. temporary status

Question 2

Which 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

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer

The Equal Pay Act

Question 3

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to provide eligible employees with up to how many weeks of unpaid leave per year?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

8 weeks

Answer

16 weeks

Question 4

Which agency is responsible for enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Answer

Department of Labor (DOL)

Answer

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 5

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what is an employer required to provide to a qualified individual with a disability?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodation

Answer

Full disability benefits

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Modified performance standards

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Alternative job placement

Question 6

Which employment law requires employers to verify the identity and work authorization of all new employees using Form I-9?

Accepted Answer

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

Answer

Patriot Act

Answer

National Labor Relations Act

Answer

Employee Retirement Income Security Act