Workplace issues part 5

Which of the following should not be considered when creating workplace policies?

• They should be clear and concise

• They should be communicated through multiple channels

• They should be reviewed once

• They should be practiced by all employees

Which of the following is not covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

• Sexual harassment

• Discrimination based on pregnancy

• Discrimination based on disability

• Discrimination based on political views

Your company has a confidentiality policy, however you were paid by a competitor to leak trade secrets. Due to this breach of confidentiality, which of the following could happen?

• Termination

• Promotion

• New job offer with competing company

• Job transfer

Employers are required to pay overtime after how many hours have been worked?

• 20 hours per week

• 30 hours per week

• 40 hours per week

• 50 hours per week

Which act provided child labor laws?

• Occupational Safety & Health Act

• Family & Medical Leave Act

• Age Discrimination Act of 1967

• Fair Labor Standard Act

Approximately how many work-related injuries or illnesses are reported each year?

• 6,000

• 6,000,000

• 5,000

• 5,000,000

Which of the following is an example of ergonomically arranged office equipment?

• Fire escape routes

• Desks and computer screens at proper height and angles

• Multiple screens for each computer station

• Window access

The Americans with Disabilities Act does not require employees to do which of the following?

• Ask about applicant’s abilities, not their disabilities

• Ensure building and workspaces meet ADA guidelines

• Make accommodations that would cause financial hardship

• Provide equal compensation, benefits and salary

If leave is foreseeable, how much advance notice should be given?

• 10 days

• 20 days

• 30 days

• 40 days

.How should employers promote nutrition and exercise in the workplace?

• Require employees to participate in a diet contest

• Provide discounts to area gyms

• Offer promotions to employees with the least percentage of body fat

• Provide incentives to employees who visit with a dietician