HRCI Employee Relations 3

Question 1

Which US law prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

ADA

Answer

ADEA

Answer

FMLA

Question 2

What distinguishes 'quid pro quo' harassment from 'hostile work environment' harassment?

Accepted Answer

Quid pro quo involves job benefits conditioned on sexual favors; hostile environment involves pervasive offensive conduct

Answer

Quid pro quo only applies to supervisors; hostile environment applies to peers

Answer

Quid pro quo is a criminal offense; hostile environment is only a civil matter

Answer

Quid pro quo requires physical contact; hostile environment does not

Question 3

What is a 'last-chance agreement' in progressive discipline?

Accepted Answer

A final written agreement giving an employee one more opportunity to meet standards before termination

Answer

An early retirement incentive offered before layoffs

Answer

A settlement agreement resolving a discrimination claim

Answer

A non-compete clause signed at termination

Question 4

When an employee files an internal harassment complaint, HR's first obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation

Answer

Immediately terminate the accused

Answer

Wait for the employee to file an EEOC charge first

Answer

Inform the accused's manager before beginning any inquiry

Question 5

What is 'mediation' as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method?

Accepted Answer

A neutral third party facilitates discussion to help parties reach a voluntary agreement

Answer

A binding decision issued by a neutral arbitrator

Answer

A formal court proceeding for employment disputes

Answer

An internal HR committee that votes on outcomes

Question 6

Which statute protects employees who report employer violations of law from retaliation?

Accepted Answer

Whistleblower protection provisions in laws such as SOX and Dodd-Frank

Answer

FLSA

Answer

COBRA

Answer

ERISA