Employment Law Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a federally protected class under employment law?

• Religion

• Sexual orientation

• Age (over 40)

• Disability

What is the purpose of an internal resolution process for workplace complaints?

• To involve external legal authorities

• To allow HR to avoid documentation

• To resolve issues within the organization

• To avoid employee grievances

Which of the following is a legal method for resolving disputes without going to court?

• Termination

• Mediation

• Discrimination

• Harassment

According to the ADA, an employer must provide reasonable accommodations unless it causes:

• Workplace favoritism

• An undue hardship

• Harassment

• A salary reduction

Which of the following is a valid Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)?

• Customer preference

• Race preference

• Gender for an acting role

• Age under 30 for productivity

What is the 'four-fifths rule' used to determine?

• Employee rights under FMLA

• Adverse impact in selection practices

• Reasonable accommodations

• Harassment severity

Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees are entitled to how many weeks of unpaid leave per year?

• 4 weeks

• 8 weeks

• 12 weeks

• 16 weeks

What type of harassment involves job benefits tied to sexual favors?

• Hostile work environment

• Quid pro quo

• Reverse discrimination

• Psychological abuse

What does the term 'affirmative action' refer to?

• Unfair hiring of minorities

• Hiring based on political preference

• Efforts to correct past discrimination

• Elimination of employee privacy

A requirement that unintentionally excludes a protected group more than others may be considered:

• Preferential hiring

• Affirmative action

• BFOQ

• Adverse impact