Trivia Flashcards

What is 'at-will employment,' which is the default in most U.S. states?

Answer: Either the employer or employee can end the relationship at any time for any legal reason

At-will employment means either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, as long as the reason is not illegal.

Which U.S. federal agency investigates claims of workplace discrimination and enforces anti-discrimination laws?

Answer: EEOC

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates charges of discrimination and enforces federal civil rights employment laws.

What does 'W-2' refer to in a U.S. employment context?

Answer: A tax form reporting an employee's annual wages and withheld taxes

A W-2 is the Wage and Tax Statement that employers must send to employees each January, summarizing earnings and tax withholdings for the prior year.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude?

Answer: 13th Amendment

The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, formally abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States.

In the context of hiring, what does 'I-9 verification' require employers to do?

Answer: Verify a new employee's identity and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Form I-9 requires employers to verify that every new hire is legally authorized to work in the United States by reviewing identity and work-authorization documents.

What is the primary purpose of a 'non-disclosure agreement' (NDA) in employment?

Answer: To protect confidential business information from being shared outside the company

An NDA is a legal contract that obligates employees or contractors to keep specified confidential information — such as trade secrets or client data — private.

How many U.S. senators does each state have, regardless of population?

Answer: 2

The U.S. Constitution grants every state exactly two senators, ensuring equal representation for all states in the Senate.