General Flashcards
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Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin?
Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the core federal anti-discrimination statute covering these protected classes.
An employee requests FMLA leave. How many weeks of unpaid leave does the FMLA generally provide in a 12-month period?
Answer: 12 weeks
The FMLA entitles eligible employees to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per 12-month period.
Which compensation approach pays employees based on the market rate for similar jobs at other organizations?
Answer: External competitiveness
External competitiveness sets pay relative to the going market rate for comparable jobs.
What is the primary purpose of a job analysis?
Answer: To systematically gather information about job duties and requirements
Job analysis systematically collects data on a job's tasks, duties, and required qualifications.
Under the FLSA, employees who are exempt from overtime must generally meet which test?
Answer: Salary basis and duties test
FLSA exemption requires meeting both the salary basis threshold and specific duties tests.
Which selection tool measures whether applicants possess specific knowledge or skills required for a job?
Answer: Work sample or skills test
A work sample or skills test directly assesses an applicant's ability to perform job-related tasks.
What does ADA require employers to provide to qualified individuals with disabilities, absent undue hardship?
Answer: Reasonable accommodation
The ADA mandates reasonable accommodations unless they impose an undue hardship on the employer.