Question 1

Which of the following occupations is commonly subjected to compressed workweeks?

Accepted Answer

A) attorney 
B) pilot 
C) teacher 
D) administrative assistant 
E) manager 
A) attorney 
B) pilot 
C) teacher 
D) administrative assistant 
E) manager

Question 2

The American Disabilities Act makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against women by providing benefits of a lower amount or duration for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act requires most private employers to continue to make health benefits available to terminated or retired employees and their families for a period of time, generally .

Accepted Answer

A) 6 months 
B) 12 months 
C) 18 months 
D) 24 months 
E) indefinitely 
A) 6 months 
B) 12 months 
C) 18 months 
D) 24 months 
E) indefinitely

Question 4

Why do employers provide severance pay to employees who are being terminated? Offer at least three reasons. What standards guide the amount of severance pay offered?

Accepted Answer

Severance pay is a one-time payment offe

Question 5

What type of pension plan encourages employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the fund with an employer contribution that is matched to that of the employee in whole or part?

Accepted Answer

A) non-contributory, defined benefit 
B) qualified, defined benefit 
C) non-contributory, defined contribution 
D) contributory, qualified 
E) contributory, defined benefit 
A) non-contributory, defined benefit 
B) qualified, defined benefit 
C) non-contributory, defined contribution 
D) contributory, qualified 
E) contributory, defined benefit

Question 6

If an employee is injured at work due to a blatant disregard for company safety policies, the company is not required to pay workers' compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The full retirement age according to Social Security for individuals born in 1960 or later is .

Accepted Answer

A) 55 
B) 62 
C) 65 
D) 67 
E) 70 
A) 55 
B) 62 
C) 65 
D) 67 
E) 70

Question 8

provides benefits if a person is unable to work through no fault of his or her own.

Accepted Answer

A) Health insurance 
B) Supplemental pay benefits 
C) Unemployment insurance 
D) Retirement 
E) Family and Medical Leave Act 
A) Health insurance 
B) Supplemental pay benefits 
C) Unemployment insurance 
D) Retirement 
E) Family and Medical Leave Act

Question 9

John Smith was covered by the Social Security Act. He passed away last year at the age of 70. His survivors include two daughters, ages 18 and 21, and a son, age 23. His children will not receive benefits from Social Security. Which Social Security guideline explains why John's survivors will not receive benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) Death benefits only accrue if the individual dies prior to drawing retirement benefits. 
B) Social Security does not provide survivor benefits. 
C) Social Security provides income if one retires at age 62 or after. 
D) Death benefits are provided to dependents. 
E) none of the above 
A) Death benefits only accrue if the individual dies prior to drawing retirement benefits. 
B) Social Security does not provide survivor benefits. 
C) Social Security provides income if one retires at age 62 or after. 
D) Death benefits are provided to dependents. 
E) none of the above

Question 10

The Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act ensures that employers are not responsible for making health benefits available to terminated or retired employees and their families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following benefits is required by federal or state law?

Accepted Answer

A) workers' compensation 
B) pensions 
C) disability insurance 
D) paid time off for vacations and holidays 
E) health insurance 
A) workers' compensation 
B) pensions 
C) disability insurance 
D) paid time off for vacations and holidays 
E) health insurance

Question 12

A(n)is a medical organization consisting of specialists operating out of a community-based health care center that provides routine medical services to employees who pay a nominal fee.

Accepted Answer

A) HMO 
B) DMO 
C) ADD 
D) PPO 
E) hospital 
A) HMO 
B) DMO 
C) ADD 
D) PPO 
E) hospital

Question 13

Who contributes funds to workers' compensation benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) federal government 
B) employers 
C) each state 
D) insurance providers 
E) all of the above 
A) federal government 
B) employers 
C) each state 
D) insurance providers 
E) all of the above

Question 14

California passed legislation requiring most state contractors to provide domestic partner benefits for employees who in same-sex relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How many weeks may an employee take as unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) four 
C) six 
D) twelve 
E) an indefinite amount 
A) two 
B) four 
C) six 
D) twelve 
E) an indefinite amount

Question 16

Taxes on employee wages are shared equally be employees and employers and apply to all earnings up to .

Accepted Answer

A) $20,000 
B) $49,999 
C) $87,900 
D) $100,000 
E) the earnings subject to Social Security tax is unlimited 
A) $20,000 
B) $49,999 
C) $87,900 
D) $100,000 
E) the earnings subject to Social Security tax is unlimited

Question 17

About 99% of employers in the United States offer some form of health insurance coverage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which health benefit listed below is offered by almost all employers?

Accepted Answer

A) medical care insurance 
B) chiropractic insurance 
C) health maintenance organization 
D) mental health insurance 
E) wellness program 
A) medical care insurance 
B) chiropractic insurance 
C) health maintenance organization 
D) mental health insurance 
E) wellness program

Question 19

Even discretionary benefits, while not required under federal law, are regulated by federal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When employers offer domestic partner benefits to employees, it means that employees' same-sex domestic partners are eligible to receive the same benefits as do the husband, wife, or legal dependent of one of the firm's employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following occupations is commonly subjected to compressed workweeks?

The American Disabilities Act makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against women by providing benefits of a lower amount or duration for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

The Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act requires most private employers to continue to make health benefits available to terminated or retired employees and their families for a period of time, generally .

Why do employers provide severance pay to employees who are being terminated? Offer at least three reasons. What standards guide the amount of severance pay offered?

What type of pension plan encourages employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the fund with an employer contribution that is matched to that of the employee in whole or part?

If an employee is injured at work due to a blatant disregard for company safety policies, the company is not required to pay workers' compensation.

The full retirement age according to Social Security for individuals born in 1960 or later is .

provides benefits if a person is unable to work through no fault of his or her own.

The Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act ensures that employers are not responsible for making health benefits available to terminated or retired employees and their families.

Which of the following benefits is required by federal or state law?

A(n)is a medical organization consisting of specialists operating out of a community-based health care center that provides routine medical services to employees who pay a nominal fee.

Who contributes funds to workers' compensation benefits?

California passed legislation requiring most state contractors to provide domestic partner benefits for employees who in same-sex relationships.

How many weeks may an employee take as unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Taxes on employee wages are shared equally be employees and employers and apply to all earnings up to .

About 99% of employers in the United States offer some form of health insurance coverage.

Which health benefit listed below is offered by almost all employers?

Even discretionary benefits, while not required under federal law, are regulated by federal law.

When employers offer domestic partner benefits to employees, it means that employees' same-sex domestic partners are eligible to receive the same benefits as do the husband, wife, or legal dependent of one of the firm's employees.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Strategic Human Resource Management and the Hr Scorecard

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Chaper 7 Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Managing Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in Hr Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

HR Management and Organizational Strategy: Key Concepts and Considerations

Filters

Exam 13: Benefits and Services

Which of the following occupations is commonly subjected to compressed workweeks?

The American Disabilities Act makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against women by providing benefits of a lower amount or duration for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

The Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act requires most private employers to continue to make health benefits available to terminated or retired employees and their families for a period of time, generally .

Why do employers provide severance pay to employees who are being terminated? Offer at least three reasons. What standards guide the amount of severance pay offered?

What type of pension plan encourages employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the fund with an employer contribution that is matched to that of the employee in whole or part?

If an employee is injured at work due to a blatant disregard for company safety policies, the company is not required to pay workers' compensation.

The full retirement age according to Social Security for individuals born in 1960 or later is .

provides benefits if a person is unable to work through no fault of his or her own.

The Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act ensures that employers are not responsible for making health benefits available to terminated or retired employees and their families.

Which of the following benefits is required by federal or state law?

A(n)is a medical organization consisting of specialists operating out of a community-based health care center that provides routine medical services to employees who pay a nominal fee.

Who contributes funds to workers' compensation benefits?

California passed legislation requiring most state contractors to provide domestic partner benefits for employees who in same-sex relationships.

How many weeks may an employee take as unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Taxes on employee wages are shared equally be employees and employers and apply to all earnings up to .

About 99% of employers in the United States offer some form of health insurance coverage.

Which health benefit listed below is offered by almost all employers?

Even discretionary benefits, while not required under federal law, are regulated by federal law.

When employers offer domestic partner benefits to employees, it means that employees' same-sex domestic partners are eligible to receive the same benefits as do the husband, wife, or legal dependent of one of the firm's employees.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Strategic Human Resource Management and the Hr Scorecard

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Chaper 7 Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Managing Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in Hr Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

HR Management and Organizational Strategy: Key Concepts and Considerations

Filters