ESB ESB - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Human Resources and Team Building Questions and Answers

Question 1

What does 'at-will employment' mean in the United States?

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Either party can end the employment relationship at any time for any legal reason

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Employees can only be terminated for documented cause

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Employers must provide 30 days' notice before terminating an employee

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Employees are guaranteed employment for a fixed contract period

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of IRS Form W-4 that new employees complete?

Accepted Answer

Determine federal income tax withholding from each paycheck

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Enroll in employer-sponsored health insurance benefits

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Register for Social Security and Medicare benefits

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Document eligibility for overtime pay and shift differentials

Question 3

What is the purpose of Form I-9 in the US hiring process?

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Verify the employee's identity and legal authorization to work in the US

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Calculate the employee's payroll deductions and net pay

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Document performance expectations and goals for the new hire

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Register the new employee with the state unemployment insurance program

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a federally protected class under US employment discrimination law?

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Political affiliation

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Race

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Religion

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National origin

Question 5

What is the main purpose of an Employee Handbook?

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Communicating company policies, expectations, and procedures to all employees

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Recording payroll transactions and filing quarterly tax returns

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Tracking inventory levels and managing supply chain documentation

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Scheduling employee shifts and approving vacation requests

Question 6

What does the term 'onboarding' refer to in human resources?

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The process of integrating and orienting new employees into the organization

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The annual performance review and goal-setting process

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The procedure for laying off or transitioning underperforming employees

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The system used to track employee attendance and time-off requests