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Which federal law prohibits employers from requiring employees to disclose the passwords of their social network accounts?

There is no federal law that prohibits this practice (correct)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Which federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their marital status?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

There is no federal law that prohibits this type of discrimination (correct)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Which federal law requires employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (correct)

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

There is no federal law that requires employers to provide this type of leave

Which federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their history of filing worker's compensation claims?

There is no federal law that prohibits this type of discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Which federal law regulates the administration of employee benefit plans, including health and retirement plans?

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Signup and view all the answers

In the United States, which constitutional amendment places limits on government employers searching employees' private spaces?

Fourth Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why HR departments may be reluctant to adjust policies based on advice from a recently formed privacy team?

The privacy team is new and lacks experience. Signup and view all the answers

Which federal law regulates the privacy and security of 'protected health information' for health insurers, including self-funded health plans?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Signup and view all the answers

Which U.S. state has extended constitutional privacy rights to private-sector employees?

California Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why HR professionals have a special responsibility to respect the confidentiality of employee information?

HR records apply to every person in the organization, including senior management. Signup and view all the answers

Under U.S. law, the relationship between employer and employee is primarily governed by which legal framework?

Contract law Signup and view all the answers

Which federal law ensures that employee benefits programs are created fairly and administered properly?

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding employment privacy laws in the United States?

Organizations in the U.S. only have to consider federal employment laws when handling personal information about employees. Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule in the United States with regards to employment, giving the employer broad discretion to terminate an employee?

Employment at will Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) and antidiscrimination laws in the United States?

To create national rules that structure how information is gathered and used pre-employment. Signup and view all the answers

Which federal law entitles certain employees to unpaid leave in the event of birth or illness of self or a family member?

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Signup and view all the answers

Which federal law regulates the use of 'consumer reports' obtained from consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) in reference checking and background checks of employees?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Signup and view all the answers

Which law specifically governs employment privacy for private-sector employees in the United States?

There is no specific constitutional law for private-sector employees Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between employment privacy laws in the United States and the European Union?

The U.S. provides employers with more discretion in handling personal information compared to the EU. Signup and view all the answers

Which federal law sets standards for collective bargaining, including in social media communications?

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Signup and view all the answers

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Which federal law prohibits employers from requiring employees to disclose the passwords of their social network accounts?

Which federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their marital status?

Which federal law requires employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons?

Which federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their history of filing worker's compensation claims?

Which federal law regulates the administration of employee benefit plans, including health and retirement plans?

In the United States, which constitutional amendment places limits on government employers searching employees' private spaces?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why HR departments may be reluctant to adjust policies based on advice from a recently formed privacy team?

Which federal law regulates the privacy and security of 'protected health information' for health insurers, including self-funded health plans?

Which U.S. state has extended constitutional privacy rights to private-sector employees?

What is the primary reason why HR professionals have a special responsibility to respect the confidentiality of employee information?

Under U.S. law, the relationship between employer and employee is primarily governed by which legal framework?

Which federal law ensures that employee benefits programs are created fairly and administered properly?

Which of the following is true regarding employment privacy laws in the United States?

What is the general rule in the United States with regards to employment, giving the employer broad discretion to terminate an employee?

What is the primary purpose of the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) and antidiscrimination laws in the United States?

Which federal law entitles certain employees to unpaid leave in the event of birth or illness of self or a family member?

Which federal law regulates the use of 'consumer reports' obtained from consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) in reference checking and background checks of employees?

Which law specifically governs employment privacy for private-sector employees in the United States?

Which of the following is a key difference between employment privacy laws in the United States and the European Union?

Which federal law sets standards for collective bargaining, including in social media communications?

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