PHR General 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the core federal anti-discrimination statute covering these protected classes.

Question 2

An employee requests FMLA leave. How many weeks of unpaid leave does the FMLA generally provide in a 12-month period?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

The FMLA entitles eligible employees to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per 12-month period.

Question 3

Which compensation approach pays employees based on the market rate for similar jobs at other organizations?

Accepted Answer

External competitiveness

Answer

External competitiveness sets pay relative to the going market rate for comparable jobs.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a job analysis?

Accepted Answer

To systematically gather information about job duties and requirements

Answer

Job analysis systematically collects data on a job's tasks, duties, and required qualifications.

Question 5

Under the FLSA, employees who are exempt from overtime must generally meet which test?

Accepted Answer

Salary basis and duties test

Answer

FLSA exemption requires meeting both the salary basis threshold and specific duties tests.

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