CPM Employment Law & Ethical Practices 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Hostile work environment harassment under Title VII

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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CPM Employment Law & Ethical Practices 3