SHRM-CP- US Employment laws and regulations exam with complete solutions
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SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
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SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
The constitution
defines the powers of the different federal govt branches
statutes
refer to actions passed by the legistative bodies such as congress and state legislatures and by local govt units such as cities or countries.
executive orders
a directive by the chief exectutive of...
SHRM-CP- US Employment laws and
regulations exam with complete solutions
The constitution - ANSWER- defines the powers of the different federal govt
branches
statutes - ANSWER- refer to actions passed by the legistative bodies such as
congress and state legislatures and by local govt units such as cities or
countries.
executive orders - ANSWER- a directive by the chief exectutive of govt unit
( president) telling that govermmental unit how it will act or interact with members
of its community.
Agency guidelines - ANSWER- includes agency interpretations, policy
statements, letters and advisory materials to supplement or explain regulations
and statutes
Common law - ANSWER- Based on court decisions and is recognized on the
federal level . ex. employment at will
Rule making process - ANSWER- 1. rule is proposed
2. public comment is invited
3. final rule is issued
Amendment - ANSWER- the modification of the constitution or a law
Bill - ANSWER- a proposal presented to a legislative body for possible enactment
as a statute
, veto - ANSWER- action of rejecting a bill or statute
regulations - ANSWER- reflect how laws will be implemented and often have the
force of law. A rule or order issued by an administrative agency.
Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) - ANSWER- a type of liability
insurance covering an organization against claims by employees, former
employees and employment candidates alleging that their legal rights in the
employment relationship have been violated. the purpose is to protect a business
against the risk of heavy financial losses resulting from employment claims and
lawsuits.
what does EPLI cover - ANSWER- discrimination, breach of contract, and
wrongful discharge suits
protected class - ANSWER- describes people who are covered under a particular
federal, state, or local antidiscrimination law.
disparate treatment discrimination - ANSWER- occurs when an applicant or
employee is treated differently because of his or her membership in a protected
class - national orgin, sex or race
disparate (adverse) impact - ANSWER- results when a neutral policy has a
discriminatory effect. (ex. nonessential education requirements for certain jobs
that impact minority groups who have limited educational opportunities;
employment screening requirements )
Civil rights act of 1964 - ANSWER- the nations first federal law making it unlawful
to discriminate in employment on basis of race color, religion, sex or national
orgin
Title VII of the civil rights act - ANSWER- unlawful to discriminate in employment
on basis of RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX or NATIONAL ORGIN. Applies to most
private employers who have 15 or more employees, educational institutions,
federal, state and local governments, public and private employment agencies,
labor unions with 15 or more members, joint committees for apprencticeships
and training
Title VII exceptions - ANSWER- - disparate impact on a class of people but is job
related
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