Employment Law & Ethical Practices Flashcards

An employee approaches their manager requesting intermittent FMLA leave for a chronic health condition. To be eligible, the employee must have worked for the employer for at least:

Answer: 12 months and 1,250 hours in the past year

FMLA eligibility requires 12 months of employment and at least 1,250 hours worked during the previous 12-month period at a covered employer.

Which of the following is a key element that distinguishes quid pro quo sexual harassment from a hostile work environment claim?

Answer: Quid pro quo involves an explicit or implicit exchange of job benefits for sexual favors

Quid pro quo harassment occurs when employment benefits or consequences are tied to sexual conduct, distinguishing it from the pervasive-environment standard of hostile work environment claims.

A company's code of ethics prohibits accepting gifts from vendors. A manager receives a gift basket from a supplier and keeps it without disclosure. This is an example of:

Answer: A violation of conflict of interest and gift policy provisions

Accepting undisclosed gifts from vendors violates conflict of interest policies and undermines the integrity of the business relationship regardless of value.

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), what is an employer's obligation regarding employment eligibility verification?

Answer: Complete Form I-9 for all new hires to verify identity and work authorization

IRCA requires employers to complete Form I-9 for every new hire, regardless of citizenship or national origin, to verify identity and employment authorization.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'at-will employment' as it applies in most U.S. states?

Answer: Either party may end the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason

At-will employment means either the employer or employee may terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason that is not unlawful (such as discrimination or retaliation).

An HR manager realizes their personal friendship with a candidate may have influenced a recent hiring decision in that candidate's favor. The ethical response is to:

Answer: Disclose the relationship and recuse from the hiring decision if not already finalized

Disclosing conflicts of interest and recusing from related decisions is the ethical standard for maintaining integrity in personnel processes.

Which law requires covered federal contractors to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities?

Answer: Executive Order 11246, Section 503, and VEVRAA

Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and VEVRAA collectively require federal contractors to implement affirmative action programs for these protected groups.