Human Resources Coordination Flashcards

Which US federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the primary federal law prohibiting workplace discrimination based on protected characteristics.

What document describes a job's duties, required qualifications, and reporting relationships?

Answer: Job description

A job description outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and reporting structure for a specific position.

The I-9 form is used by US employers to:

Answer: Verify an employee's identity and work authorization

Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) is required by federal law for every employee hired in the United States.

Which term describes unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic that creates a hostile work environment?

Answer: Workplace harassment

Workplace harassment is illegal under federal law when it is based on a protected characteristic and is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile environment.

What is the primary purpose of an employee onboarding program?

Answer: To help new hires acclimate, understand their role, and become productive quickly

Effective onboarding accelerates new employee productivity and improves retention by integrating them into company culture and procedures.

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible US employees may take up to how many weeks of unpaid leave per year?

Answer: 12 weeks

FMLA entitles eligible employees at covered employers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying reasons.