Employment Law & Ethical Practices Flashcards

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires employers to post notices about employee rights. Which law mandates this posting requirement?

Answer: Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and other EEOC-enforced statutes

EEOC-enforced laws require employers to post the 'Know Your Rights' notice informing employees of their federal anti-discrimination rights.

A supervisor regularly tells inappropriate jokes about religion in front of employees, even after being asked to stop. This most likely constitutes:

Answer: Hostile work environment harassment under Title VII

Persistent unwelcome religious jokes that alter working conditions can rise to the level of hostile work environment harassment.

Which federal law establishes the minimum standards for pension and health benefit plans offered by private employers?

Answer: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

ERISA sets fiduciary responsibilities and minimum participation, vesting, and funding standards for private employer benefit plans.

When conducting a background check on a job applicant under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), what must an employer do before taking adverse action based on the report?

Answer: Provide the applicant a pre-adverse action notice and a copy of the report

FCRA requires a pre-adverse action notice, a copy of the report, and a summary of rights before taking adverse action based on a consumer report.

An ethical manager who becomes aware of a colleague falsifying performance evaluations to benefit a friend should first:

Answer: Report the concern through appropriate internal channels such as HR or an ethics hotline

Ethical obligations require reporting known misconduct through proper internal channels to protect the integrity of the organization and affected employees.

Which FLSA classification correctly describes an employee who sets their own hours, uses their own tools, works for multiple clients, and controls how they complete work?

Answer: Independent contractor

The economic realities and ABC tests for independent contractor status consider control over work, investment in tools, and ability to work for multiple clients.

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which group of employees is protected from discrimination in hiring, firing, pay, and other employment terms?

Answer: Employees and applicants who are 40 years of age or older

The ADEA protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from age-based discrimination in all aspects of employment.