CHRP Employment Law and Legislation

Question 1

Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the current federal minimum wage?

Accepted Answer

$7.25 per hour

Answer

$8.00 per hour

Answer

$10.00 per hour

Answer

$12.00 per hour

Question 2

Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 3

The FMLA entitles eligible employees to how many weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

8 weeks

Answer

16 weeks

Question 4

Which agency is primarily responsible for enforcing federal employment discrimination laws in the US?

Accepted Answer

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Answer

Department of Labor (DOL)

Answer

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 5

At-will employment means that an employer may terminate an employee for any reason EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

An illegal reason such as discrimination or retaliation

Answer

Poor performance

Answer

Business restructuring

Answer

Attitude problems

Question 6

Which law requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals in protected groups?

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 11246

Answer

Title VII

Answer

ADEA

Answer

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