Human Resources and Employee Relations Flashcards
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What is the purpose of an I-9 form in the U.S. hiring process?
Answer: To verify an employee's identity and authorization to work in the United States
Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) is required by U.S. federal law (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986) for every newly hired employee to verify their identity and legal right to work in the United States.
Which of the following describes 'at-will employment' in the United States?
Answer: Either the employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any time, for any legal reason, with or without notice
At-will employment means either party can terminate the relationship at any time without cause or notice, subject only to limitations such as anti-discrimination laws, public policy exceptions, and contractual agreements.
What is 'onboarding' in the context of human resources?
Answer: The process of integrating a new employee into the organization, including orientation, training, and socialization
Onboarding is the comprehensive process of welcoming and integrating new employees into an organization, covering orientation, paperwork, initial training, introductions, and cultural socialization to accelerate their productivity and engagement.
Which of the following is a key principle of effective performance management?
Answer: Providing regular, specific, and constructive feedback throughout the year
Effective performance management is an ongoing process that includes regular feedback, goal-setting, coaching, and development discussions — not just an annual event.
What is an employee assistance program (EAP)?
Answer: A confidential benefit that provides employees with counseling and referral services for personal and work-related problems
An EAP is an employer-sponsored benefit that provides employees (and often their family members) with free, confidential short-term counseling, referrals, and support for personal issues such as mental health, substance abuse, financial stress, and work conflicts.
Which of the following best describes 'constructive dismissal'?
Answer: When an employer makes the working conditions so intolerable that the employee is forced to resign
Constructive dismissal (or constructive discharge) occurs when an employer deliberately creates working conditions so hostile, demeaning, or unreasonable that a reasonable employee would feel compelled to resign.