HR Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the ADA, what must an employer do before denying an accommodation request from a software developer with a disability?

Accepted Answer

Engage in an interactive process to explore alternatives

Answer

The ADA requires employers to engage in a good-faith interactive process with the employee to identify effective reasonable accommodations.

Question 2

A SaaS company stores EU customer data on US servers. Which regulation primarily governs the legality of this data transfer?

Accepted Answer

GDPR and its transfer mechanisms

Answer

GDPR Chapter V governs international data transfers and requires mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

Question 3

Which I-9 verification requirement specifically affects remote software hires in the US?

Accepted Answer

Employers must use an authorized representative to physically inspect documents

Answer

For fully remote employees, employers may designate an authorized representative to physically inspect I-9 documents on their behalf.

Question 4

Under FLSA, a junior software developer earns $35,000/year and works 50 hours in one week. What overtime obligation exists?

Accepted Answer

Time-and-a-half for the 10 hours over 40

Answer

The FLSA computer employee exemption requires a salary of at least $684/week ($35,568/year) to qualify; at $35,000 this employee is non-exempt and entitled to 1.5x overtime.

Question 5

A California-based tech company wants to run mandatory arbitration for all employment disputes. What restriction does California law impose?

Accepted Answer

AB 51 prohibits mandatory arbitration of FEHA and Labor Code claims as a condition of employment

Answer

California AB 51 prohibits employers from requiring mandatory arbitration of FEHA and Labor Code claims as a condition of employment, though enforcement remains subject to FAA preemption litigation.

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HR Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 2