CRSP Employment Law & Compliance 3

Question 1

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), before taking adverse action based on a background check, an employer must:

Accepted Answer

Provide the applicant a pre-adverse action notice, a copy of the report, and a summary of FCRA rights

Answer

FCRA requires employers to give applicants a pre-adverse action notice with a copy of the report and FCRA rights summary before finalizing any adverse employment decision based on the report.

Question 2

Which law requires federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity?

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 11246

Answer

Executive Order 11246, enforced by the OFCCP, requires federal contractors with contracts over $10,000 to take affirmative action and not discriminate in employment.

Question 3

What does 'disparate treatment' mean in the context of employment discrimination law?

Accepted Answer

Intentional discrimination where an individual is treated less favorably because of a protected characteristic

Answer

Disparate treatment refers to intentional discrimination where an employer treats an individual less favorably than others because of a protected characteristic such as race, sex, or religion.

Question 4

A company requires all applicants to have a high school diploma. If this requirement disproportionately excludes Black applicants and cannot be shown to be job-related, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Disparate impact

Answer

Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral employment practice disproportionately excludes members of a protected group and cannot be justified as a business necessity.

Question 5

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), employers must complete Form I-9 for which employees?

Accepted Answer

All employees hired after November 6, 1986, regardless of citizenship

Answer

IRCA requires employers to complete Form I-9 to verify employment eligibility for all employees hired after November 6, 1986, including US citizens.

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CRSP Employment Law & Compliance 3