Human Resources HR Law & Compliance 2

Question 1

What does 'quid pro quo' sexual harassment involve?

Accepted Answer

Conditioning employment benefits on submission to sexual demands

Answer

Quid pro quo harassment occurs when job benefits (hire, raise, promotion) are explicitly or implicitly conditioned on accepting unwelcome sexual advances.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, what does HR need to protect regarding employee health information obtained through employer-sponsored health plans?

Accepted Answer

Protected Health Information (PHI) from unauthorized disclosure

Answer

HIPAA requires HR to safeguard Protected Health Information obtained through employer-sponsored group health plans from improper use or disclosure.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of affirmative action plans (AAPs) for federal contractors?

Accepted Answer

To proactively ensure equal employment opportunity and remedy underrepresentation of protected groups

Answer

AAPs require covered federal contractors to analyze workforce composition and take positive steps to ensure equal opportunity and address underrepresentation.

Question 4

What does the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) prohibit?

Accepted Answer

Using genetic information in employment decisions and health insurance underwriting

Answer

GINA prohibits employers from using genetic information (family medical history, genetic tests) in hiring, firing, pay, or other employment decisions.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)?

Accepted Answer

To protect the employment rights of individuals who perform military service

Answer

USERRA protects the job rights of employees who leave civilian jobs for military service, requiring employers to reinstate them upon return.

Human Resources Practice Test

Human Resources Practice Test

Human Resources HR Law & Compliance 2