SHRM US Employment Laws and Regulations Practice Test

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• Which act prohibits discrimination against job applicants based on national origin or citizenship?
• Which act prohibits wage discrimination by requiring equal pay for equal or substantially equal work?
• Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which of the following is a protected class?
• Which act is designed to protect whistleblowers who report violations of workplace safety regulations?
• What does the term 'national origin' refer to?
• Which act protects the privacy of background information and ensures its accuracy?
• What type of discrimination occurs when an employee is treated differently due to their membership in a protected class?
• What does the term "at-will employment" mean?
• What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibit?
• What legal protection does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offer to employees?
• What term describes the extent to which each person in an organization feels welcomed and valued as a team member?
• What act establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping standards for workers?
• Which organizational practice aims to promote diversity within the workplace?
• What is the threshold for employers to be subject to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
• In what legal context does moral hazard primarily arise?
• What is the key focus of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
• What term describes the system for identifying, evaluating, and controlling actual and potential risks to an organization?
• What does the term "exempt employee" refer to under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
• What are the penalties for an employer violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
• What must employers do under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)?
• Which of the following best captures the essence of workplace discrimination?
• Which U.S. act requires publicly held companies to establish internal controls for financial reporting?
• Which act requires employers to provide a safe and healthful workplace?
• Which act is crucial for protecting workers' rights to form and join unions?
• What is the consequence of the National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius ruling on Medicaid expansion?
• What should employers do to comply with OSHA regulations?
• Under which act do employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family care or personal health issues?
• What type of discrimination is known for having a discriminatory effect despite a neutral policy?
• What is the name of the act that imposed several restrictions and requirements on unions?
• What practice involves subcontracting business processes to an external company in a nearby country?
• What is one outcome of whistleblowing for employees?
• What term refers to the amount of uncertainty that remains after all risk management efforts have been exhausted?
• Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), what is the age limit for protection against discrimination?
• What term is used for the overall strategy that an organization uses to handle risks?
• Under the concept of vicarious liability, who is held responsible for an employee's wrongful actions?
• What does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allow employees to do?
• Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what must employers provide to qualified individuals with disabilities?
• What aspect of employment does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 primarily address?
• Which term is used for actions that aim at helping vulnerable communities and supporting societal issues beyond profits?
• What term describes the rules or orders issued by an administrative agency of government that usually have the force of law?
• Which set of metrics is used to measure an organization's economic, social, and environmental impact?
• What does hostile environment harassment entail?
• What is the set of behavioral guidelines that organizations expect all employees to follow called?
• Which act imposes regulations on internal union affairs and the relationship between union officials and members?
• What is required regarding employee records under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
• Which law provides guidelines on workplace safety and health standards?
• Which federal law protects whistleblowers from retaliation?
• Which term describes uncertainty that has an effect on an objective, where outcomes include opportunities, losses, and threats?
• What does the term "disparate impact" refer to in employment law?
• Which act specifically addresses discrimination against individuals with disabilities?
• What does 'near-shoring' primarily focus on?
• What is the process called when employees returning from international assignments reintegrate into their home country's culture, conditions, and employment?
• What is the maximum fine per violation under OSHA for serious violations?
• Which U.S. act mandates that some employers provide at least 60 days' notice for plant closings or mass layoffs?
• Which agency administers the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
• In which year was the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) enacted?
• Which act protects the employment rights of individuals who serve in the uniformed services?
• Which of the following represents a characteristic of effective governance?
• What type of protection does the ADA provide to individuals with disabilities?
• What is the primary purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
• What does the term "job segregation" mean in the context of employment?
• What situation might not be covered under FMLA leave?
• What is the primary focus of a company's compliance program?
• How does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protect older workers?
• What legal doctrine allows one party to be held liable for the wrongful actions of another party?
• Which act allows employees to take leave for family-related reasons without fear of losing their job?
• What is the purpose of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)?
• Who enforces the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
• Which act expands damage awards for victims of intentional discrimination?
• What is the main goal of employee rights under the Whistleblower Protection Act?
• What is the difference between "disparate impact" and "disparate treatment"?
• What does the term redeployment refer to in a global employment context?
• What is the primary purpose of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act?
• What does the prudent person rule require from fiduciaries under ERISA?
• Under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), how long does an individual have to file a charge of discrimination?
• What was the significance of the Lechmere case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992?
• What term refers to the extent to which diversity is embraced in the management of people, products/services, and branding?
• Which act prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in employment?
• What characterizes glocalization in a business context?
• What is the acceptable amount of uncertainty an organization is willing to pursue to achieve its risk management goals referred to as?
• Under which act are employee benefits necessary to ensure basic wages?
• What term describes the primary job duties that a qualified individual must be able to perform?
• Who benefits from Weingarten rights during an investigatory interview?
• Which act prevents private employers from requiring polygraph tests from employees during the employment process with some exceptions?
• What is the term for innovations created for or by emerging economy markets and then imported to developed economies?
• What is "constructive discharge" in the employment context?
• Which landmark case set standards for determining disparate impact discrimination?
• What does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allow employees to take leave for?
• What is the expected monetary loss referred to as when a risk occurs, calculated by multiplying asset value by exposure factor?
• What is the primary benefit of understanding an organization's risk appetite?
• Which law established the principle of equal pay for equal work?
• What practice involves using resources wisely by balancing economic, social, and environmental factors?
• What does the term "adverse impact" refer to in employment discrimination?
• What must employers do under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?
• What does the term "outsourcing" refer to?
• Which Supreme Court ruling declared that the requirement to purchase health insurance under the Affordable Care Act was constitutional?
• What type of sexual harassment involves coercion for economic benefits?
• What does the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protect?
• What is a key feature of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?
• What U.S. act expanded Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave for employees related to military service members?
• Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), how many weeks of unpaid leave are eligible employees entitled to?
• Which of the following reflects an effect of disparate impact?
• What is the name of the task force that guides the development and implementation of diversity initiatives?
• What is 'covering' in the context of workplace diversity?
• What term describes the process by which a retirement benefit becomes nonforfeitable?
• Under what circumstances can an employer deny FMLA leave?
• What is the primary purpose of governance in an organization?
• Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
• The term 'key risk indicators' is best associated with what aspect of an enterprise?
• What aspect of employee rights does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) address?
• Which U.S. act defines what counts as hours worked for the purpose of calculating overtime?
• What does "sexual harassment" encompass under Title VII?
• When addressing age discrimination, what is the burden of proof for the employee?
• Which law requires employers with over 50 full-time employees to provide minimum health coverage and specifications?
• Who is considered a "qualified individual" under the ADA?
• Who is responsible for enforcing the privacy provisions of genetic information under GINA?
• Which act covers amendments defining individuals regarded as having a disability?
• What term describes the differences in characteristics such as race, age, gender, and education among individuals?
• What does global integration (GI) emphasize in a business strategy?
• Which term captures the holistic approach to assessing an organization’s sustainability performance?
• What U.S. court ruling distinguished between supervisor harassment resulting in tangible employment action and harassment that does not?
• What role does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) play in discrimination cases?
• What procedural document assists employers in complying with federal regulations against discrimination?
• What does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act require employers to do?
• What is the name for a voluntary group formed by employees sharing a common diversity characteristic?
• Which of the following best describes a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)?
• Which act sets uniform minimum standards for employee benefit and pension plans?
• Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) covers organizations against claims alleging violations of what?
• What defines a disability under U.S. law?
• What is one major requirement of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)?
• How is retaliation defined under employment laws?
• What term describes employees who are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
• What type of assessment measures the impact of diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace?
• What does process alignment refer to in the context of organizational operations?
• What term describes an employer's illegal retaliation against an employee for filing a complaint?
• What term describes the situation where one party takes risks that are protected, transferring the resulting losses to another party?
• Which law protects employees' rights to family and medical leave?
• What is the action of rejecting a bill or statute called?
• What describes the duration of a standard workweek in the U.S.?
• What requirement does the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) impose regarding payment records?
• In the context of employment law, what does USERRA primarily address?
• What act established the rights of workers to organize and bargain collectively with their employers?
• What U.S. court ruling distinguished between two types of supervisor harassment?
• What establishes ethical standards for an organization to follow in its practices?
• What is the term for a modification of the U.S. Constitution or a U.S. law?
• What term describes union employees' right to have representation during investigatory interviews in the U.S.?
• What did the ruling in Phillips v. Martin Marietta Corporation emphasize regarding hiring practices?
• What do metrics that provide an early signal of increasing risk exposures for an enterprise refer to?
• Which statement describes the General Duty Clause in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act?
• Which law requires a minimum wage to be set for employees in covered industries?
• Who are considered a protected class under antidiscrimination laws?
• What does the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) protect against?
• Which legislation requires equal pay for substantially equal work regardless of gender?
• What type of employees are typically classified as "exempt" under U.S. labor laws?
• What term describes the situation where an employee makes decisions that may not align with the employer's interests?
• What was the significance of the Burlington Industries Inc. v. Ellerth case?
• What action is characterized as whistleblowing?
• What is an "employer" defined as under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
• What is a key requirement for an employee to qualify for FMLA leave?
• What action is taken to manage a risk?
• What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
• What principle dictates that organizations must ensure the health and safety of their employees?
• What does the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act create regarding wage discrimination claims?
• What does corporate social responsibility (CSR) encompass?
• Which of the following refers to an individual's inherent qualities of being male, female, or something else?
• Which term describes the interconnectedness and interdependency of global markets?
• Which act aims to protect the rights of employees regarding their health and safety at work?
• What does the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) prohibit?
• What legislation ensures that employees can take leave for family and medical reasons?
• What term refers to the relocation of business processes or production to a lower-cost location within the same country?
• Which of the following characteristics would NOT be considered a protected class under discrimination laws?
• What is considered a "protected class" under federal discrimination laws?
• What is NOT a focus of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
• What is the first comprehensive U.S. law against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
• Who are the individuals that are excluded from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
• What is the primary focus of risk control measures?
• What term describes the amount of uncertainty an organization is willing to accept to achieve its risk management goals?
• What rights does the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) guarantee employees?
• Under what conditions can an employer require a polygraph test according to the Employee Polygraph Protection Act?
• What does "onshoring" typically refer to in a business context?
• What does the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establish regarding child labor?
• What concept suggests equal classification and salaries for jobs primarily filled by women and similar jobs primarily filled by men?
• Which term refers to organizations that control production or service facilities across multiple countries?
• What U.S. act amended Title VII and authorized the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to conduct its own litigation?
• What do "protected classes" refer to in employment law?
• Which of the following best describes the role of inclusion in an organization?
• What must employers provide under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?
• What does the Civil Rights Act of 1991 address?
• Which act allows individuals to continue paying for their health-care coverage when they may lose it?
• How is a workweek defined in terms of hours?
• Which of the following is NOT a key principle of the Immigration Reform and Control Act?
• Which U.S. law requires federal contractors to maintain a drug-free workplace for contracts of $100,000 or more?
• What does the WARN Act specifically address regarding employment?
• Which term best describes the uncertainties an organization faces even after implementing risk management practices?
• Which regulation governs the protection of employees who conduct workplace safety whistleblowing?
• How many employees must a company have to be subject to the ADEA?
• What is the primary purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
• What term describes a medical condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment?
• Which right allows employees to have a coworker present during an investigation?
• Which legislation aims to protect employees from genetic discrimination?
• What is the annualized loss expectancy (ALE) associated with?
• What term refers to the state of being in accordance with applicable laws and regulations?
• What was the outcome of the 2007 Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company case regarding pay discrimination?
• Which of the following is a requirement under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?
• What defines a hazard in a workplace context?
• Which of the following is considered a nonexempt employee under U.S. labor laws?
• Which significant labor relations case dealt with unionized employees' rights to have representation during investigative interviews?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of risk management?
• Under which act is a jury trial right granted for plaintiffs in discrimination cases?
• What tool is used to gather individual assessments of various characteristics of risk, such as frequency of occurrence and degree of impact?
• Independent contractors are best defined as:
• How does the Equal Pay Act of 1963 promote wage equality?
• What term refers to individuals who work and receive wages or salary under applicable employment laws?
• What is meant by reasonable accommodation in the workplace?
• What term describes the job tasks that are critical to a job's function?
• What method involves relocating business processes or production to an international location?
• Which term refers to the reporting of an organization's violations of policies and processes by employees?
• How does the FLSA affect the minimum wage?
• What is the purpose of a public comment period?
• Which U.S. act prohibits workplace discrimination based on age?
• What term is used to describe the sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction one has towards individuals of various genders?
• What is the primary focus of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)?
• Which term refers to an injury resulting from a work-related accident or exposure involving a single incident?
• What are self-employed individuals hired on a contract basis for specialized services called?
• What is the primary purpose of employee resource groups (ERGs)?
• Which of the following is an example of a protected class?
• What is the purpose of the WARN Act?
• Which act is designed to protect employees from wage disparities based on sex?
• In what year did the U.S. case Phillips v. Martin Marietta Corporation take place?
• What does "disparate treatment" refer to in employment discrimination cases?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a part of employee rights in the workplace?
• In the context of globalization, what does 'governance' typically refer to?
• What is the term for a globalization strategy that allows subsidiaries to develop unique products based on local market needs?
• What are "reasonable accommodations" under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
• What U.S. act established national policy for workplace safety and health?
• Which aspect does risk tolerance directly relate to in risk management?
• What is a key requirement of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act?
• What is an organization's desired gain or acceptable loss in value called?
• What does gender identity refer to?
• Which of the following can be considered as compensable hours under labor law?
• What is the policy called that allows employees to take time off to care for a sick family member?
• What is a proposal presented to a legislative body for possible enactment called?
• Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, what is required for nonexempt workers for hours worked over 40 in a workweek?
• Which act frees employers from certain Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements when using third parties for workplace investigations?
• What is a contingency plan?
• Which act amended the Age Discrimination in Employment Act to include employee benefits?
• Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what is the primary goal of providing reasonable accommodations?
• What must employers provide under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
• What does Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover?
• What should an organization establish to address unforeseen risks?
• What is the primary concern in a conflict of interest situation?
• What type of discrimination arises from a neutral policy that has a discriminatory effect?
• What U.S. act allows employees to care for family members without fear of losing their job?
• Which legal principle holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees while performing their job duties?
• What is the name of the 2010 U.S. law that requires citizens to have minimum health coverage?
• What act prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy and related medical conditions?
• What does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?
• Under what law can employees sue for age discrimination?
• What does the term "occupational safety" primarily focus on?
• Which factor is necessary to carry out specific job functions in an organization?
• What kind of pay is mandated for nonexempt employees who work overtime?
• Which law requires employers to provide equal pay for equal work regardless of gender?
• What type of leave does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provide employees?
• What is the primary focus of antidiscrimination laws in the workplace?