Human Resources and Employee Relations Flashcards
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Which U.S. federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the foundational federal anti-discrimination law prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and applies to employers with 15 or more employees.
What is the primary purpose of an employee handbook?
Answer: To communicate company policies, expectations, benefits, and procedures to employees
An employee handbook serves as the primary reference document for workplace policies and expectations, helping employees understand their rights, responsibilities, benefits, and the organization's procedures.
What is 'progressive discipline' in the context of employee relations?
Answer: A graduated series of corrective actions that escalate in severity if behavior does not improve
Progressive discipline is a corrective process that begins with the least severe action (verbal warning) and escalates through written warnings, suspension, and termination if the employee's behavior or performance does not improve.
Which of the following is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment?
Answer: A supervisor conditioning a promotion on an employee's agreement to a date
Quid pro quo harassment occurs when a supervisor makes employment benefits (promotion, raise, continued employment) contingent on an employee's submission to sexual advances or conduct.
What does FMLA stand for, and what does it provide to eligible employees?
Answer: Family and Medical Leave Act; up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons.
Which document formally outlines the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and reporting relationships for a specific job?
Answer: Job description
A job description is a formal document that details the essential functions, duties, required qualifications (education, experience, skills), working conditions, and supervisory relationships for a specific position.