General Flashcards
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Which act requires employers to verify the identity and work authorization of new hires using Form I-9?
Answer: Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
IRCA requires employers to complete Form I-9 to verify each new hire's identity and authorization to work.
What is adverse impact in employment selection?
Answer: A neutral practice that disproportionately excludes a protected group
Adverse impact occurs when a facially neutral practice disproportionately screens out members of a protected group.
The 'four-fifths rule' is commonly used to identify what?
Answer: Adverse impact in selection rates
The four-fifths (80%) rule is a guideline for detecting potential adverse impact in selection rates.
Which retirement plan places investment risk on the employee rather than the employer?
Answer: Defined contribution plan
In a defined contribution plan such as a 401(k), the employee bears the investment risk and outcome.
What is the primary function of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?
Answer: Administer and enforce collective bargaining rights
The NLRB administers the NLRA, overseeing union elections and unfair labor practice disputes.
Which performance appraisal error occurs when a rater lets one trait influence the overall rating?
Answer: Halo effect
The halo effect happens when one positive trait unduly influences the rater's overall evaluation.
Under OSHA, what must employers maintain to record workplace injuries and illnesses?
Answer: OSHA 300 log
The OSHA 300 log is used to record and track work-related injuries and illnesses.