Human Resources HR Law & Compliance 1

Question 1

What does the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) require employers to provide to qualified individuals with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodations unless they impose undue hardship

Answer

The ADA requires employers with 15+ employees to provide reasonable accommodations that enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Question 2

The FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) provides eligible employees up to how many weeks of unpaid leave per year?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

FMLA entitles eligible employees to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family or medical reasons.

Question 3

What is OSHA's General Duty Clause?

Accepted Answer

An employer's obligation to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause serious harm

Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSHA Act requires employers to maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards, even when no specific OSHA standard applies.

Question 4

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which employees are protected?

Accepted Answer

Employees age 40 and older

Answer

The ADEA prohibits discrimination against employees and job applicants who are 40 years of age or older.

Question 5

What is the Equal Pay Act of 1963 designed to address?

Accepted Answer

Pay differences between men and women performing substantially equal work in the same establishment

Answer

The Equal Pay Act prohibits wage discrimination between men and women who perform jobs requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions.

Human Resources Practice Test

Human Resources Practice Test

Human Resources HR Law & Compliance 1