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17 Cards in this Set
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1. Social Security Administration administers the ________ program |
Medicare |
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2. After an employee works for an employer for a certain period of time, the employee is entitled to the money in his or her pension plan. This employee is now: |
Vested |
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3. The ______ mandate that employers make health care coverage, at the same rate the employer would pay, available to employees, their spouses and their dependents on termination of employment death, or divorce. |
Cobra. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
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4. A pension plan where contributions are made solely by the employer is referred to as a ___________ |
Non-contributory plan |
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5. In 1996, Congress passed the_______, which provides that same-sex domestic partner may not be treated as an employee's spouse for the purposes of federal law. |
Defense Marriage Act |
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6. Worker's compensation insurance may be provided through private or _________ insurance. |
State funded |
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7. It is the responsibility of the ______ to ensure that employees use protective equipment on the job. |
Employer |
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8. Identify the circumstances that are of the highest priority for Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) inspections A. Situations that present imminent danger to employees B. Investigations of catastrophes, fatalities, or injuries of several workers C. Investigations of employee complaints D. High risk industries |
A. Situations that prevent imminent danger to employees |
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9. The Family and Medical Leave Act provides all of the following EXCEPT A. Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave B. Promotions missed during leave C. Continuation of medical benefits D. Job protection |
B. Promotions missed during leave |
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10. When communicating benefits programs two employees use A. correct legal language to avoid subsequent liabilities B. One, uniform method to communicate to all employees C. Multimedia techniques D. Graphics and presentation software to conceal unpleasant news |
C. Multimedia techniques |
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11. One of the limitations of the Family and Medical Leave Act is that it only applies to companies that have _______ or more employees during 20 or more calendar work weeks in the current or proceeding year. A. 30 B. 40 C. 50 D. 60 |
C. 50 |
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12. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act FMLA, employees are eligible to take leave if they have worked for their organizations for at least 12 months, have at least ____ hours of service, and work and organizations that have 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius. A. 750 B. 1000 C. 1250 D. 1500 |
C. 1250 |
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13. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA major penalties for violations depending on all of the following EXCEPT A. Employer's good faith B. And employers ability to pay answer C. An employers history of previous violations answer D. the size of an employer's business |
B. An employer's ability to pay |
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14. Which of the following organizations are not required to follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration bloodborne pathogens standards? A. Hospital B. nursing homes C. funeral homes D. travel agencies |
D. Travel agencies |
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15. Explain the concept of work life benefits |
Many organizations are seeking to create a work life organizational environment that allows employees to balance work and personal needs there are a wide variety of work life benefits that organizations may offer |
Many organizations are seeking to create a work-life organizational environment that allows employees to balance work and personal needs. There are a wide variety of work-life benefits that organizations may offer. Help workers cope with a wide variety of problems that interfere with the way they perform jobs, organizations have developed employee assistance programs. These programs provide diagnosis, counseling, and referral for advice or treatment when necessary for problems related to alcohol or drug abuse, emotional difficulties, and financial or family difficulties. One of the benefits most frequently mentioned in the literature for employees is the use of educational assistance plan to help employees keep up-to-date with advances in their fields and to help them get ahead in the organization. Usually the organization covers, and part or totally, cost of tuition, books, and related fees. The increased employment of women with dependent children has created an unprecedented demand for child care arrangements. In response many organizations provide financial assistance and onsite childcare centers. Related, many organizations are implementing employee acumulated leave days for dependent care and extended leave policies for child and / or older care. Many organizations offer flexible work hours scheduling or work-at-home arrangements, such as telecommuting that enables employees to have more flexibility to meet the family needs. Other benefits include food |
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16. Name and discuss five work-life benefits employers offer their employees |
Employee assistance programs EAP Diagnosis counseling and referral for advice or treatment related to alcohol or drug abuse, emotional difficulties and financial or family difficulties
Education assistance
Dependent children / childcare or elder care
Flexible work hours work at home arrangements like telecommuting
Paid time off accrual
Sabbatical
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17. What is the role of Supervisors in promoting workplace safety? |
Interviewing candidates to determine safety tendencies Communicating two employees the need to work safely Stressing safety in orientation programs Explaining proper safety procedures including protection and equipment Providing training and checking for understanding Observing employees at work to ensure they are maintaining safety standards |
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