Question 1

Vesting is a guarantee of accrued benefits to participants at retirement age,provided they are currently employed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In order to qualify for Social Security benefits,all individuals must be at least 65 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Workers' compensation laws provide uniform compensation to disabled workers regardless of the state in which they work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In 1996,Congress passed the ______,which provides that a same-sex domestic partner may not be treated as an employee's spouse for purposes of federal law.

Accepted Answer

A) Defense of Marriage Act 
B) Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 
D) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 
A) Defense of Marriage Act 
B) Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 
D) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act

Question 5

Groups of physicians that contract with an employer to provide medical resources on a more cost-efficient basis in exchange for a greater share of patients are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) preferred provider organizations (PPOs). 
B) major medical plans. 
C) health maintenance organizations (HMOs). 
D) integrated medical practices. 
A) preferred provider organizations (PPOs). 
B) major medical plans. 
C) health maintenance organizations (HMOs). 
D) integrated medical practices.

Question 6

Some states provide rights to employees that are lesser than those provided by the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If an employee takes a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act,the employer must continue the employee's medical benefits for the duration of the leave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why have 401(k)plans become so popular?

Accepted Answer

Employers like them because th

Question 9

Beginning in 2014,firms that employ _____ or more people who work 30 or more hours per week but do not offer them health insurance will have to pay a penalty to the government.

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 20 
C) 25 
D) 50 
A) 12 
B) 20 
C) 25 
D) 50

Question 10

Today,about _____ of households nearing retirement have 401(k)-type of accounts.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 percent 
B) 30 percent 
C) 50 percent 
D) 60 percent 
A) 20 percent 
B) 30 percent 
C) 50 percent 
D) 60 percent

Question 11

Employees desiring domestic companion benefits typically must sign:

Accepted Answer

A) a writ of Common Domestic Marriage. 
B) an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership. 
C) an Affidavit of Residency within their state of residence. 
D) a waiver of legal liability. 
A) a writ of Common Domestic Marriage. 
B) an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership. 
C) an Affidavit of Residency within their state of residence. 
D) a waiver of legal liability.

Question 12

Explain the concept of work-life benefits.Name and discuss at least five of these benefits employers offer their employees.

Accepted Answer

Many organizations are seeking to create

Question 13

Benefits generally account for approximately 14 percent of payroll costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Supplemental unemployment benefits are not required by law and are usually funded by an employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Social Security Administration administers the ______________ program.

Accepted Answer

A) Childcare 
B) ERISA 
C) Medicare 
D) SNL 
A) Childcare 
B) ERISA 
C) Medicare 
D) SNL

Question 16

In January 2008,Congress passed the __________ which amended the Family and Medical Leave Act (FLMA)to provide eligible employees working for covered employers new leave rights related to military service.

Accepted Answer

A) National Defense Authorization Act 
B) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
C) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 
D) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 
A) National Defense Authorization Act 
B) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
C) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 
D) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act

Question 17

To contain health care costs,an employer may increase an employee's deductible amount or co-payments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compare and contrast the risks to the employee in regard to defined-contribution and defined-benefit pension plans.

Accepted Answer

In a defined-benefit pension plan,retiri

Question 19

The decision whether a pension plan should be offered is the responsibility of the:

Accepted Answer

A) union and Department of Labor representatives. 
B) employees. 
C) employer. 
D) Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. 
A) union and Department of Labor representatives. 
B) employees. 
C) employer. 
D) Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

Question 20

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,a convenience store owner with 20 employees is required to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to an eligible employee for medical reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Vesting is a guarantee of accrued benefits to participants at retirement age,provided they are currently employed.

In order to qualify for Social Security benefits,all individuals must be at least 65 years of age.

Workers' compensation laws provide uniform compensation to disabled workers regardless of the state in which they work.

In 1996,Congress passed the ______,which provides that a same-sex domestic partner may not be treated as an employee's spouse for purposes of federal law.

Groups of physicians that contract with an employer to provide medical resources on a more cost-efficient basis in exchange for a greater share of patients are known as:

Some states provide rights to employees that are lesser than those provided by the Family and Medical Leave Act.

If an employee takes a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act,the employer must continue the employee's medical benefits for the duration of the leave.

Why have 401(k)plans become so popular?

Beginning in 2014,firms that employ _____ or more people who work 30 or more hours per week but do not offer them health insurance will have to pay a penalty to the government.

Today,about _____ of households nearing retirement have 401(k)-type of accounts.

Employees desiring domestic companion benefits typically must sign:

Explain the concept of work-life benefits.Name and discuss at least five of these benefits employers offer their employees.

Benefits generally account for approximately 14 percent of payroll costs.

Supplemental unemployment benefits are not required by law and are usually funded by an employer.

The Social Security Administration administers the ______________ program.

In January 2008,Congress passed the __________ which amended the Family and Medical Leave Act (FLMA)to provide eligible employees working for covered employers new leave rights related to military service.

To contain health care costs,an employer may increase an employee's deductible amount or co-payments.

Compare and contrast the risks to the employee in regard to defined-contribution and defined-benefit pension plans.

The decision whether a pension plan should be offered is the responsibility of the:

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,a convenience store owner with 20 employees is required to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to an eligible employee for medical reasons.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 11: Employee Benefits

Vesting is a guarantee of accrued benefits to participants at retirement age,provided they are currently employed.

In order to qualify for Social Security benefits,all individuals must be at least 65 years of age.

Workers' compensation laws provide uniform compensation to disabled workers regardless of the state in which they work.

In 1996,Congress passed the ______,which provides that a same-sex domestic partner may not be treated as an employee's spouse for purposes of federal law.

Groups of physicians that contract with an employer to provide medical resources on a more cost-efficient basis in exchange for a greater share of patients are known as:

Some states provide rights to employees that are lesser than those provided by the Family and Medical Leave Act.

If an employee takes a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act,the employer must continue the employee's medical benefits for the duration of the leave.

Why have 401(k)plans become so popular?

Beginning in 2014,firms that employ _____ or more people who work 30 or more hours per week but do not offer them health insurance will have to pay a penalty to the government.

Today,about _____ of households nearing retirement have 401(k)-type of accounts.

Employees desiring domestic companion benefits typically must sign:

Explain the concept of work-life benefits.Name and discuss at least five of these benefits employers offer their employees.

Benefits generally account for approximately 14 percent of payroll costs.

Supplemental unemployment benefits are not required by law and are usually funded by an employer.

The Social Security Administration administers the ______________ program.

In January 2008,Congress passed the __________ which amended the Family and Medical Leave Act (FLMA)to provide eligible employees working for covered employers new leave rights related to military service.

To contain health care costs,an employer may increase an employee's deductible amount or co-payments.

Compare and contrast the risks to the employee in regard to defined-contribution and defined-benefit pension plans.

The decision whether a pension plan should be offered is the responsibility of the:

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,a convenience store owner with 20 employees is required to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to an eligible employee for medical reasons.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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