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Legal and Ethical Compliance Flashcards

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  1. A supervisor discovers that a team member has been falsifying timesheets. What is the FIRST action the supervisor should take?

    Answer: Document the findings and report to HR following company policy

    Supervisors must document evidence and follow established HR procedures before taking any disciplinary action to ensure due process.

  2. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a supervisor is required to provide a qualified employee with a disability:

    Answer: Reasonable accommodations unless they cause undue hardship to the organization

    The ADA requires reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship, balancing the employee's needs with organizational resources.

  3. Which of the following scenarios constitutes a conflict of interest for a supervisor?

    Answer: Awarding a contract to a vendor owned by the supervisor's spouse

    A conflict of interest arises when a supervisor's personal relationships or financial interests could improperly influence business decisions.

  4. An employee reports to their supervisor that a coworker is engaging in sexual harassment. The supervisor does NOT personally witness it. The supervisor should:

    Answer: Investigate discreetly and report findings to HR

    Supervisors have a legal duty to act on harassment complaints even when they did not personally witness the behavior.

  5. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to how many weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year?

    Answer: 12 weeks

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

  6. A supervisor overhears an employee making racially offensive jokes to another employee who appears uncomfortable. The BEST response is to:

    Answer: Intervene immediately, address the conduct, and document the incident

    Supervisors who witness potential harassment must intervene and document the incident to prevent a hostile work environment from forming.

  7. Which law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on age, specifically protecting workers who are:

    Answer: 40 years of age or older

    The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects workers who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination.