aPHR Exam 2023/2024: Recruitment and Selection

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act - Correct Answer-The federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin concerning hiring, firing, promotion, or transfer. 1) 1991 2) The right to trial by jury on discrimination claims - Correct Answer- Congress amended the Civil Rights Act in...by providing... Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Correct Answer- Discrimination claims are enforced by... Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) - Correct Answer-The federal law that prohibits arbitrary age discrimination against employees or applicants age 40 and older. The law also sets age-related standards for pensions and benefits provided by employers. 15 or more employees - Correct Answer-Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies to companies with... 20 or more employees - Correct Answer-Age Discrimination in Employment Act applies to companies with... 1) Discrimination in hiring, promotions, wages, and/or firings or layoffs 2) Statements or specifications in job notices or advertisements of age preference and limitations 3) Denial of benefits to older employees and mandatory retirement - Correct Answer- The ADEA also specifically prohibits... Americans with Disabilities Act - Correct Answer-The federal law that prohibits employment discrimination due to disability and reasonable accommodations must be done. Employers should treat potential hires just like anyone else during the interviewing process. Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) - Correct Answer-The federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of citizenship status or national origin. This law also ensures employers do not employ or continue to employ unauthorized aliens by providing for an employment verification system. It requires all employers to ensure employees provide an authorized proof of eligibility to work in the US, examine the documents to ensure they appear genuine, and compare I.D to the documents allowed on the I-9 Form. 1) United States Citizen and Immigration Service (USCIS) 2) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Two agencies under the Department of Homeland Security - Correct Answer-The Immigration Reform and Control Act is enforced by... E-Verify - Correct Answer-An internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 and Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. Federal Contractors - Correct Answer-Who is required to use E-Verify? Permanent life limiting disabilities - Correct Answer-According to the ADA, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for people with... 1) State Drivers License 2) School ID 3) Military ID WITH 4) Social Security Card 5) Birth Certificate OR 6) Valid, Unexpired Passport - Correct Answer-What are some valid documents for employment eligibility verification? The first three business days of employee's employment - Correct Answer-I-9 Forms must be completed within... 1) Define the job requirements to be met very clearly 2) Focus on only those areas of an applicant's background and capabilities that are job-related 3) Ensure that all applicants for an opening are evaluated against the same job-related skills - Correct Answer-To minimize the risk of legal action and ensure EEO compliance, supervisors should... Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Correct Answer-The first step in the hiring process is to clarify what the person will be doing and what qualifications and KSAs are necessary to get the job done. What are KSAs? 1) Essential 2) Marginal - Correct Answer-Job descriptions should indicate which job functions are... Essential Job Functions - Correct Answer-Those duties absolutely required to perform the job to standard without reasonable accomodations. Marginal Job Functions - Correct Answer-Those duties that are not mandatory for effective job performance. 1) Job Review 2) Job Requisition 3) Job Itself - Correct Answer-The interviewer should think through the...to identify relevant factors before conducting an interview. 1) Necessary Skills and Abilities 2) Behavioral Factors