D432 MHRM 5000 HR Compliance & Employee Relations Final Assessment Guid e Q & A 2024 1. What is the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)? A. To ensure employer profitability B. To guarantee employee job security C. To protect worker health and safety D. To monitor international labor standards Answer : C Rationale: OSHA's main goal is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards. 2. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), how many weeks of unpaid leave are eligible employees entitled to for specified family and medical reasons? A. 6 weeks B. 12 weeks C. 18 weeks D. 24 weeks Answer : B Rationale: Eligible employees are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under FMLA for certain family and medical reasons. 3. Which of the following best describes 'at -will employment'? A. The employer can terminate employment at a ny time without cause. B. The employee can only be terminated for just cause. C. The employee can terminate their employment at any time without cause. D. Both A and C are correct. Answer : D Rationale: 'At -will employment' means that either the employer or the employee can end the employment relationship at any time without cause. 4. What is a key component of effective employee relations? A. Frequent performance appraisals B. Competitive salary packages C. Clear communication D. Annual team -building retreats Answer : C Rationale: Clear communication is essential for effective employee relations, as it helps to build trust and resolve conflicts. 5. In HR Compliance, what does the term 'reasonable accommodation' refer to ? A. Adjustments to the work environment for all employees B. Special treatment for senior management C. Modifications or adjustments for an employee with a disability D. Providing personal assistants for employees Answer : C Rationale: 'R easonable accommodation' refers to necessary and appropriate modifications to enable an employee with a disability to perform their job. 6. Which legislation protects employees from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin? A. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) B. The Civil Rights Act C. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) D. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Answer : B Rationale: The Civil Rights Act protects employees from discrimina tion on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 7. What is the primary focus of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? A. To enforce laws related to employee benefits B. To ensure fair labor standards C. To enfor ce federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate
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