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Correct Answers
Why do companies have multiple interviews? - ANSWER-Decreases the potential for
bias
What is intranet? - ANSWER-Information source for empoyees
Job Rotation - ANSWER-Moving an employee from one job to another
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - ANSWER-agency responsible for
enforcing and interpreting federal anti-discrimination laws
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) - ANSWER-agency responsible for
protecting the employee's right to organize a union and to investigate and intervene in
the case of an unfair labor practice performed by the organization
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) - ANSWER-agency that specifically advocates
for human rights for employees in an organization
The Department of Labor (DOL) - ANSWER-agency responsible for enforcing wage
laws and to intervene and assure employer benefits for employees.
When does an I-9 Forum filled out - ANSWER-On-Boarding
What tool is used to correlate employee test scores and performance data? - ANSWER-
Spreadsheet
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from being discriminated against
because of their: - ANSWER-national origin
A belief system that is used in making decisions and is built on commonly held
principles is known as: - ANSWER-core values
Individuals whose wages are above the maximum pay range for their position should -
ANSWER-be ineligible for annual increases.
The Employee Retirement Income and Security Act (ERISA) - ANSWER-established to
ensure that private pension plans meet minimum standards and provide participants
with adequate plan information
, The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) - ANSWER-established
to allow employees and their covered family members access to continued health
insurance coverage after the loss of their position at an organization
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - ANSWER-establishes the minimum wage,
overtime pay, record keeping and youth employment regulations for organizations
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) - ANSWER-establishes the standard for how
consumer reporting agencies use private employee information and ensure it is done
accurately and fairly.
Garnishment - ANSWER-court action in which an employer is required to set aside part
of an employee's wages to pay a debt owed to a creditor
a staffing agency - ANSWER-A third-party organization which maintains responsibility,
including pay and benefits, for employees who are hired out to other organizations
What is prohibited when an organization is communicating with employees about its
401(k) plan? - ANSWER-Specific investment advice
What kind of chart helps employees understand the reporting structure? - ANSWER-
Organizational
What development program allows an employee to learn another employee's job while
performing their own? - ANSWER-Cross-training
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) - ANSWER-help employees maintain good job
performance by addressing personal problems
Human resources' obligation is to the...? - ANSWER-organization because allegations
must be investigated.
When is an employee required to complete the IRS form W-4? - ANSWER-Upon hire
What is necessary for a performance management system to be effective? - ANSWER-
Established performance standards
Who is allowed access to an employee's medical records during an emergency? -
ANSWER-First aid personnel
Job sharing - ANSWER-method of dividing tasks between employees
Trend - ANSWER-provides information on past employment patterns to predict future
needs
Correct Answers
Why do companies have multiple interviews? - ANSWER-Decreases the potential for
bias
What is intranet? - ANSWER-Information source for empoyees
Job Rotation - ANSWER-Moving an employee from one job to another
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - ANSWER-agency responsible for
enforcing and interpreting federal anti-discrimination laws
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) - ANSWER-agency responsible for
protecting the employee's right to organize a union and to investigate and intervene in
the case of an unfair labor practice performed by the organization
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) - ANSWER-agency that specifically advocates
for human rights for employees in an organization
The Department of Labor (DOL) - ANSWER-agency responsible for enforcing wage
laws and to intervene and assure employer benefits for employees.
When does an I-9 Forum filled out - ANSWER-On-Boarding
What tool is used to correlate employee test scores and performance data? - ANSWER-
Spreadsheet
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from being discriminated against
because of their: - ANSWER-national origin
A belief system that is used in making decisions and is built on commonly held
principles is known as: - ANSWER-core values
Individuals whose wages are above the maximum pay range for their position should -
ANSWER-be ineligible for annual increases.
The Employee Retirement Income and Security Act (ERISA) - ANSWER-established to
ensure that private pension plans meet minimum standards and provide participants
with adequate plan information
, The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) - ANSWER-established
to allow employees and their covered family members access to continued health
insurance coverage after the loss of their position at an organization
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - ANSWER-establishes the minimum wage,
overtime pay, record keeping and youth employment regulations for organizations
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) - ANSWER-establishes the standard for how
consumer reporting agencies use private employee information and ensure it is done
accurately and fairly.
Garnishment - ANSWER-court action in which an employer is required to set aside part
of an employee's wages to pay a debt owed to a creditor
a staffing agency - ANSWER-A third-party organization which maintains responsibility,
including pay and benefits, for employees who are hired out to other organizations
What is prohibited when an organization is communicating with employees about its
401(k) plan? - ANSWER-Specific investment advice
What kind of chart helps employees understand the reporting structure? - ANSWER-
Organizational
What development program allows an employee to learn another employee's job while
performing their own? - ANSWER-Cross-training
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) - ANSWER-help employees maintain good job
performance by addressing personal problems
Human resources' obligation is to the...? - ANSWER-organization because allegations
must be investigated.
When is an employee required to complete the IRS form W-4? - ANSWER-Upon hire
What is necessary for a performance management system to be effective? - ANSWER-
Established performance standards
Who is allowed access to an employee's medical records during an emergency? -
ANSWER-First aid personnel
Job sharing - ANSWER-method of dividing tasks between employees
Trend - ANSWER-provides information on past employment patterns to predict future
needs
