SHRM-CP- US Employment Laws and
Regulations Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
✔✔ To establish minimum wage, overtime pay, and youth employment standards.
How does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) contribute to workplace
fairness?
✔✔ It enforces federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination.
What is the significance of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
✔✔ It allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and
medical reasons.
What does the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) ensure for employees?
✔✔ It provides a safe and healthful workplace by setting and enforcing standards.
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect individuals?
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,✔✔ It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of public
life, including jobs.
What is the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?
✔✔ To protect employees’ rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining.
How does the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act assist employees?
✔✔ It requires employers to provide notice of significant layoffs or plant closures.
What is the primary aim of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)?
✔✔ To protect individuals 40 years of age and older from employment discrimination based on
age.
How does the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protect job applicants?
✔✔ It regulates the collection and use of consumer information for employment purposes.
What role does the Equal Pay Act (EPA) play in compensation?
✔✔ It requires that men and women receive equal pay for equal work in the same establishment.
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, What is the impact of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on hiring practices?
✔✔ It prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
How does the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) protect employees?
✔✔ It prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in health insurance and
employment.
What does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) ensure for pregnant employees?
✔✔ It prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
What is the importance of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)?
✔✔ It allows employees to continue their health insurance coverage after leaving employment
under certain conditions.
How does the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) affect hiring practices?
✔✔ It requires employers to verify the employment eligibility of their employees.
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Regulations Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
✔✔ To establish minimum wage, overtime pay, and youth employment standards.
How does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) contribute to workplace
fairness?
✔✔ It enforces federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination.
What is the significance of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
✔✔ It allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and
medical reasons.
What does the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) ensure for employees?
✔✔ It provides a safe and healthful workplace by setting and enforcing standards.
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect individuals?
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,✔✔ It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of public
life, including jobs.
What is the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?
✔✔ To protect employees’ rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining.
How does the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act assist employees?
✔✔ It requires employers to provide notice of significant layoffs or plant closures.
What is the primary aim of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)?
✔✔ To protect individuals 40 years of age and older from employment discrimination based on
age.
How does the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protect job applicants?
✔✔ It regulates the collection and use of consumer information for employment purposes.
What role does the Equal Pay Act (EPA) play in compensation?
✔✔ It requires that men and women receive equal pay for equal work in the same establishment.
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, What is the impact of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on hiring practices?
✔✔ It prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
How does the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) protect employees?
✔✔ It prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in health insurance and
employment.
What does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) ensure for pregnant employees?
✔✔ It prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
What is the importance of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)?
✔✔ It allows employees to continue their health insurance coverage after leaving employment
under certain conditions.
How does the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) affect hiring practices?
✔✔ It requires employers to verify the employment eligibility of their employees.
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