Ch 4 & 5Human Resources

Question 1

Protected classes

Answer 1

race, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran, pregnancy, marital status
varies by state: sexual orientation, gender identity

Question 2

Protected class

Answer 2

anyone distinguished by special characteristic that could inhibit social progress

Question 3

BFOQ= Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

Answer 3

trait or characteristic that is essential to perform the job in question

Question 4

Any form of harassment includes:

Answer 4

sexual overtones, unwelcome advances, sexual favors, verbal or physical conduct

Question 5

Quid Pro Quo “this for that”

Answer 5

abuse of power, job depends on sexual favors, promised promotion, threat of firing, demotion

Question 6

Sexually Hostile Environment

Answer 6

offensive jokes, cartoons, pictures or conduct, not limited to sex could be race, religion, age, disability, origin
a) repeated behavior, b) offensice to reasonable person, c) recipient

Question 7

7 Steps to protect our Children

Answer 7

1-Learn the facts
2-Minimize opportunity
3-talk about it
4-stay alert
5-make a plan
6-act on suspicions
7-get involved

Question 8

Benefits

Answer 8

hlth insurance, dental, vision, long term disability, 401k, tax shelter, incentive/bonus, day care coverage, medical spending account, continuing ed

Question 9

COBR- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

Answer 9

-terminated EMp& family members to choose to keep benefits, short term, job transition/death, HAVE TO PAY 102% of costs

Question 10

FMLA- Family Medical Leave Act

Answer 10

12 wks of unpaid leave; job and benefits protected