Employee Hiring Considerations Exam 2

Question 1

Who is in charge of job statistics (fitness trainer & instructor statistics)?

Answer 1

The Bureau of Labor Statistics

Question 2

What does the job statistics provide information on?

Answer 2

-Average Salary
-Education/Experience
-Work environment
-Number of current jobs
-Job outlook

Question 3

Federal Employment Laws that Apply to All Businesses

Answer 3

-Equal Pay Act (EPA)
-Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
-Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

Question 4

Federal Employment Laws that Apply to Businesses with 15 or More Employees

Answer 4

-Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
-Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
-Title VII of the Civil Rights Act “Prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, & religion”

Question 5

Federal Employment Laws that Apply to Businesses with 20 or More Employees

Answer 5

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

Question 6

Federal Employment Laws that Apply to Businesses with 50 or More Employees

Answer 6

-Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) “Allows 12wks unpaid leave during any 12 month period”
-Affordable Care Act (ACA) – Employer Shared Responsibility Rule “affordable, minimum value health insurance to full-time employees”

Question 7

New Jersey Employment Laws

Answer 7

-New Jersey Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act (NJPWFA)
-Discussion of Wages
-New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA)
-New Jersey Family Leave Insurance (FLI)

Question 8

Hiring Process Considerations

Answer 8

1. Be aware some questions cannot be asked
2. Determine Job Duties, Salary, & Benefits
3. Decide Use of References
4. Decide Use of Background Checks

Question 9

Steps for Background Checks

Answer 9

1. Have written policy & procedures set in advance
2. Seek legal advice on how state/federal laws may govern your use
3. Use background checks consistently
4. Be diligent in reviewing information
5. Provide employees/applicants a chance to clear up mistakes