Question 1

Negligent hiring:

Accepted Answer

A) makes employers liable for harm that occurs when employees act within the scope of their employment 
B) makes employers liable for any harm that is caused by their employees 
C) makes employers liable for harm that occurs when employees who were not properly screened act outside the scope of their employment 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) makes employers liable for harm that occurs when employees act within the scope of their employment 
B) makes employers liable for any harm that is caused by their employees 
C) makes employers liable for harm that occurs when employees who were not properly screened act outside the scope of their employment 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 2

You've now been on the job for a few months in your role as Assistant Human Resources Director,and have acquired some experience in interviewing and background checks.While doing a background check on a candidate for a secretarial position,you discover that the candidate was arrested several years ago while in college,and accused of damaging university property.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) disqualify the candidate for unfitness 
B) talk to the candidate to find out what the report is all about 
C) disregard the report, as it's an arrest, and not a conviction 
D) none of these 
A) disqualify the candidate for unfitness 
B) talk to the candidate to find out what the report is all about 
C) disregard the report, as it's an arrest, and not a conviction 
D) none of these

Question 3

The Fair Credit Reporting Act refers to which two kinds of reports?

Accepted Answer

A) a consumer credit report, which reports only credit-worthiness, and an investigative report, which reports the results of interviews with neighbors, colleagues, and the like 
B) a consumer credit report, which reports credit information and general character information, and an investigative report, which reports the results of interviews with neighbors, colleagues, and the like 
C) a fair credit report, which guarantees accuracy, and a character reference report, based on personal interviews of neighbors, colleagues, and the like 
A) a consumer credit report, which reports only credit-worthiness, and an investigative report, which reports the results of interviews with neighbors, colleagues, and the like 
B) a consumer credit report, which reports credit information and general character information, and an investigative report, which reports the results of interviews with neighbors, colleagues, and the like 
C) a fair credit report, which guarantees accuracy, and a character reference report, based on personal interviews of neighbors, colleagues, and the like

Question 4

1.Why is each of the following good legal advice?
-Background checks must be more extensive when hiring for positions in which unfit employees could do serious harm to others.

Accepted Answer

Negligent hiring,foreseeability - There

Question 5

Which of the following is a true statement regarding employer compliance with the
Immigration Reform and Control Act?

Accepted Answer

A) employers must verify a person's eligibility to work in the United States before the new employee begins work 
B) employers are required to copy and retain copies of the documents used by the employee to prove eligibility to work in the United States 
C) if they appear to be genuine, employers are not required to investigate or verify the authenticity of documents presented or supplied by the employee 
D) employees must present certified copies of whatever documents they use to verify eligibility to work 
E) all of the above 
A) employers must verify a person's eligibility to work in the United States before the new employee begins work 
B) employers are required to copy and retain copies of the documents used by the employee to prove eligibility to work in the United States 
C) if they appear to be genuine, employers are not required to investigate or verify the authenticity of documents presented or supplied by the employee 
D) employees must present certified copies of whatever documents they use to verify eligibility to work 
E) all of the above

Question 6

Which of the following steps could an employer take that would help to eliminate possible claims of defamation?

Accepted Answer

A) obtaining a signed consent from a former employee, authorizing the employer to provide information about her job performance 
B) negotiating an agreed letter of reference for an employee who is leaving 
C) giving only information that verifies that the former employee worked for the employer, the rate of pay, and the dates of employment 
D) all of these 
A) obtaining a signed consent from a former employee, authorizing the employer to provide information about her job performance 
B) negotiating an agreed letter of reference for an employee who is leaving 
C) giving only information that verifies that the former employee worked for the employer, the rate of pay, and the dates of employment 
D) all of these

Negligent hiring:

The Fair Credit Reporting Act refers to which two kinds of reports?

1.Why is each of the following good legal advice? -Background checks must be more extensive when hiring for positions in which unfit employees could do serious harm to others.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding employer compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act?

Which of the following steps could an employer take that would help to eliminate possible claims of defamation?

Overview of Employment Law

The Employment Relationship

Overview of Employment Discrimination

Recruitment, Applications, and Interviews

Employment Tests

Hiring and Promotion Decisions

Affirmative Action

Harassment

Reasonably Accommodating Disability and Religion

Work-life Conflicts and Other Diversity Issues

Wages, Hours, and Pay Equity

Benefits

Unions & Collective Bargaining

Occupational Safety and Health

Performance Appraisals, Training and Development

Privacy on the Job: Information, Monitoring and Investigations

Terminating Individual Employees

Downsizing, Unemployment Insurance, and Other Post-termination Issues

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Exam 5: Background Checks, References, and Verifying Employment Eligibility

Negligent hiring:

The Fair Credit Reporting Act refers to which two kinds of reports?

1.Why is each of the following good legal advice? -Background checks must be more extensive when hiring for positions in which unfit employees could do serious harm to others.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding employer compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act?

Which of the following steps could an employer take that would help to eliminate possible claims of defamation?

Overview of Employment Law

The Employment Relationship

Overview of Employment Discrimination

Recruitment, Applications, and Interviews

Employment Tests

Hiring and Promotion Decisions

Affirmative Action

Harassment

Reasonably Accommodating Disability and Religion

Work-life Conflicts and Other Diversity Issues

Wages, Hours, and Pay Equity

Benefits

Unions & Collective Bargaining

Occupational Safety and Health

Performance Appraisals, Training and Development

Privacy on the Job: Information, Monitoring and Investigations

Terminating Individual Employees

Downsizing, Unemployment Insurance, and Other Post-termination Issues

Filters