SPHR

SPHR practice questions, page 14 of 27, with answer review and explanations.

Question 66

COBRA, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, requires some organizations to offer continuation of group health care coverage to employees and family members based on certain qualifying events. How many employees must exist within an organization for COBRA requirements to be enforced?

  1. 10
  2. 20
  3. 50
  4. 100

Question 67

Robert is the HR Professional for his organization and he's speaking with the federation chairman about the labor and the direction of unions. What is a federation?

  1. A federation is the same as a union.
  2. A federation is a group of national unions.
  3. A federation is a union that has international members.
  4. A federation is the governing body of a union.

Question 68

An employee has come forward with an allegation of quid pro quo harassment by her supervisor. As the HR manager, you are responsible for investigating the complaint. The supervisor in question is someone with whom you have become quite friendly. In this case, who is the best person to conduct the investigation?

  1. You
  2. The corporate attorney
  3. The direct manager of the accused supervisor
  4. A third-party investigator

Question 69

When an individual files a charge of discrimination with the EEOC against an employer, what will the EEOC do?

  1. The EEOC will investigate the claim by inspecting the employer's place of business.
  2. The EEOC will create a hearing with the complainant and the employer to investigate the charge.
  3. The EEOC will send the employer a letter informing them of the charge.
  4. The EEOC will visit the employer to inform them of the charge.

Question 70

As a Senior HR Professional, you must be aware of contracts, laws, and commitments made to employees. Which of the following statements is an example of an express contract that could affect a person's employment?

  1. You'll have a job as long as we're in business.
  2. Either party, the employer or employee, can terminate the employment relationship at will.
  3. If you quit that position in our company, we'll give you this position here.
  4. You will do what I say when I say it.