Question 1

The EI benefit is generally 55% of average earnings during the last 14 to 26 weeks of the

Accepted Answer

A) qualifying period. 
B) previous calendar year. 
C) probationary period. 
D) previous 52 weeks. 
E) benefit period. 
A) qualifying period. 
B) previous calendar year. 
C) probationary period. 
D) previous 52 weeks. 
E) benefit period.

Question 2

An employer tactic to minimize the problem of employees' excessive use of sick days would include any of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) aggressively investigating all absences. 
B) buying back unused sick leave at the end of the year. 
C) holding cash prize lotteries for employees with perfect attendance. 
D) calling the absent employees at their homes. 
E) increasing the number of sick days for employees. 
A) aggressively investigating all absences. 
B) buying back unused sick leave at the end of the year. 
C) holding cash prize lotteries for employees with perfect attendance. 
D) calling the absent employees at their homes. 
E) increasing the number of sick days for employees.

Question 3

A type of pension plan that contains a formula for determining retirement benefits so that the actual benefits to be received are defined ahead of time is called a

Accepted Answer

A) money purchase pension plan. 
B) defined contribution pension plan. 
C) defined benefit pension plan. 
D) deferred profit-sharing plan. 
E) retirement plan. 
A) money purchase pension plan. 
B) defined contribution pension plan. 
C) defined benefit pension plan. 
D) deferred profit-sharing plan. 
E) retirement plan.

Question 4

One or more of parental, paternity, and adoption leaves are provided in each Canadian jurisdiction.These leaves range from ________ to ________ weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) 12; 24 
B) 8; 52 
C) 9; 25 
D) 6; 12 
E) 2; 15 
A) 12; 24 
B) 8; 52 
C) 9; 25 
D) 6; 12 
E) 2; 15

Question 5

Employers can reduce the cost of retiree benefits in any of the following ways except

Accepted Answer

A) increasing deductibles. 
B) increasing retiree contributions. 
C) increasing costs paid by workers' compensation. 
D) tightening eligibility requirements. 
E) reducing maximum payouts. 
A) increasing deductibles. 
B) increasing retiree contributions. 
C) increasing costs paid by workers' compensation. 
D) tightening eligibility requirements. 
E) reducing maximum payouts.

Question 6

A type of pension plan that specifies what contribution the employer will make to a retirement or savings fund set up for the employee is called a

Accepted Answer

A) government-sponsored plan. 
B) defined contribution pension plan. 
C) defined benefit pension plan. 
D) retirement plan. 
E) deferred profit-sharing plan. 
A) government-sponsored plan. 
B) defined contribution pension plan. 
C) defined benefit pension plan. 
D) retirement plan. 
E) deferred profit-sharing plan.

Question 7

Some employers provide subsidized employee transportation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Costs associated with mental health problems relate to

Accepted Answer

A) younger workers. 
B) short- and long-term disability. 
C) short-term disability and increased drug usage. 
D) long-term disability and increased drug usage. 
E) increased drug usage. 
A) younger workers. 
B) short- and long-term disability. 
C) short-term disability and increased drug usage. 
D) long-term disability and increased drug usage. 
E) increased drug usage.

Question 9

In most provinces, employer pension plan contributions must be vested once the employee has completed ________ years of service.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 4 
E) 5 
A) 3 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 4 
E) 5

Question 10

Effective disability management programs include

Accepted Answer

A) monitoring worker's compensation. 
B) early and safe return-to-work policies. 
C) remedial programs. 
D) monitoring sick leave plans. 
E) a required company medical. 
A) monitoring worker's compensation. 
B) early and safe return-to-work policies. 
C) remedial programs. 
D) monitoring sick leave plans. 
E) a required company medical.

Question 11

The following are all counseling services employers often provide to their employees except

Accepted Answer

A) family counseling. 
B) preretirement counseling. 
C) financial counseling. 
D) career counseling. 
E) real-estate counseling. 
A) family counseling. 
B) preretirement counseling. 
C) financial counseling. 
D) career counseling. 
E) real-estate counseling.

Question 12

Approaches to health care that benefit cost reduction include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) increasing government subsidies. 
B) increase the amount of health care costs paid by employees. 
C) risk-assessment programs. 
D) health promotion. 
E) publishing a restricted list of drugs that will be paid for under the plan. 
A) increasing government subsidies. 
B) increase the amount of health care costs paid by employees. 
C) risk-assessment programs. 
D) health promotion. 
E) publishing a restricted list of drugs that will be paid for under the plan.

Question 13

Employers who offer a defined contribution pension plan must pay careful attention to their obligation to educate and inform plan members about

Accepted Answer

A) pension benefits formula. 
B) pension vesting. 
C) early retirement incentives. 
D) pension investments. 
E) pension portability. 
A) pension benefits formula. 
B) pension vesting. 
C) early retirement incentives. 
D) pension investments. 
E) pension portability.

Question 14

The purpose of an SUB plan is

Accepted Answer

A) to supplement EI benefits by receiving a combined benefit closer to the actual working wage. 
B) to provide benefits separate from EI so that employees can better maintain their standard of living during periods of unemployment. 
C) to supplement maternity leave. 
D) the result of collective bargaining. 
E) to facilitate an agreement between an employer and the employees. 
A) to supplement EI benefits by receiving a combined benefit closer to the actual working wage. 
B) to provide benefits separate from EI so that employees can better maintain their standard of living during periods of unemployment. 
C) to supplement maternity leave. 
D) the result of collective bargaining. 
E) to facilitate an agreement between an employer and the employees.

Question 15

A golden parachute is an executive perk in the form of a salary guarantee in which of the following circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A) overseas transfer 
B) targeting of the company for acquisition or merger 
C) termination of employment 
D) death of the executive in a work-related accident 
E) divorce from spouse 
A) overseas transfer 
B) targeting of the company for acquisition or merger 
C) termination of employment 
D) death of the executive in a work-related accident 
E) divorce from spouse

Question 16

Most group life insurance plans contain a provision for including all employees regardless of health or physical condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A defined benefit pension plan contains a formula.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A flexible benefits plan may include certain non-optional items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The EI program is funded solely by contributions from eligible employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following factor(s)is expected to increase the cost of benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) advances in dental care 
B) the looming labour shortage 
C) baby boomers 
D) employee services 
E) pension plans 
A) advances in dental care 
B) the looming labour shortage 
C) baby boomers 
D) employee services 
E) pension plans

The EI benefit is generally 55% of average earnings during the last 14 to 26 weeks of the

An employer tactic to minimize the problem of employees' excessive use of sick days would include any of the following except

A type of pension plan that contains a formula for determining retirement benefits so that the actual benefits to be received are defined ahead of time is called a

One or more of parental, paternity, and adoption leaves are provided in each Canadian jurisdiction.These leaves range from to weeks.

Employers can reduce the cost of retiree benefits in any of the following ways except

A type of pension plan that specifies what contribution the employer will make to a retirement or savings fund set up for the employee is called a

Some employers provide subsidized employee transportation.

Costs associated with mental health problems relate to

In most provinces, employer pension plan contributions must be vested once the employee has completed ________ years of service.

Effective disability management programs include

The following are all counseling services employers often provide to their employees except

Approaches to health care that benefit cost reduction include all of the following except

Employers who offer a defined contribution pension plan must pay careful attention to their obligation to educate and inform plan members about

The purpose of an SUB plan is

A golden parachute is an executive perk in the form of a salary guarantee in which of the following circumstances?

Most group life insurance plans contain a provision for including all employees regardless of health or physical condition.

A defined benefit pension plan contains a formula.

A flexible benefits plan may include certain non-optional items.

The EI program is funded solely by contributions from eligible employees.

Which of the following factor(s)is expected to increase the cost of benefits?

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Selection

Orientation and Training

Career Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

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Managing Employee Separations: Foundations of Employee Engagement, Communication, and Turnover Management

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Exam 13: Employee Benefits and Services

The EI benefit is generally 55% of average earnings during the last 14 to 26 weeks of the

An employer tactic to minimize the problem of employees' excessive use of sick days would include any of the following except

A type of pension plan that contains a formula for determining retirement benefits so that the actual benefits to be received are defined ahead of time is called a

One or more of parental, paternity, and adoption leaves are provided in each Canadian jurisdiction.These leaves range from ________ to ________ weeks.

Employers can reduce the cost of retiree benefits in any of the following ways except

A type of pension plan that specifies what contribution the employer will make to a retirement or savings fund set up for the employee is called a

Some employers provide subsidized employee transportation.

Costs associated with mental health problems relate to

In most provinces, employer pension plan contributions must be vested once the employee has completed ________ years of service.

Effective disability management programs include

The following are all counseling services employers often provide to their employees except

Approaches to health care that benefit cost reduction include all of the following except

Employers who offer a defined contribution pension plan must pay careful attention to their obligation to educate and inform plan members about

The purpose of an SUB plan is

A golden parachute is an executive perk in the form of a salary guarantee in which of the following circumstances?

Most group life insurance plans contain a provision for including all employees regardless of health or physical condition.

A defined benefit pension plan contains a formula.

A flexible benefits plan may include certain non-optional items.

The EI program is funded solely by contributions from eligible employees.

Which of the following factor(s)is expected to increase the cost of benefits?

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Orientation and Training

Career Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-for-Performance and Financial Incentives

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Foundations of Employee Engagement, Communication, and Turnover Management

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

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One or more of parental, paternity, and adoption leaves are provided in each Canadian jurisdiction.These leaves range from to weeks.