Deck 9: Accommodation and Enhancement Benefits

Question 1

In the 1940s,companies adopted a rehabilitative rather than punitive approach towards alcohol consumption.(Origins of Accommodation and Enhancement Benefits)

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Employers can deduct a smoking cessation program as a business expense,but employees do NOT get any tax benefit.(WellnessPrograms)

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Consortium EAPs establish contracts with sets of numerous smaller employers.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 applies to all workplaces.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 5

EAP practices lie outside the purview of ERISA and COBRA.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 6

Constructive confrontation is a conflict management technique not related to assessing job performance.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 7

The scope of various wellness-type benefits has decreased through recent years as employer costs are outweighing the benefits of offering such programs.(Origins of Accommodation and Enhancement Benefits)

Question 8

The EAPA develops EAP evaluation systems.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 9

Employers that use referral EAPs usually do NOT have a contractual relationship with service providers.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 10

Full-service EAPs list the names and contact information for a variety of professional help services.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 11

Employers and employees both receive tax benefits on health risk appraisals.(Wellness Programs)

Question 12

Most smoking cessation programs operate on a reimbursement basis.(Wellness Programs)

Question 13

If a counselor,of a third-party provider of EAPs,sexually molests an employee,the employer may be held liable.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 14

In-house EAPs services have to be located on the employer's work facilities.(Wellness Programs)

Question 15

Employers and employees receive tax benefits on weight-control and nutrition programs.(Wellness Programs)

Question 16

Wellness benefits can be offered as part of employee assistance programs or as separate benefits.(The Mental and Physical Well-Being of Employees and Family Members)

Question 17

Companies offer accommodation and enhancement benefits to promote effective coping skills and educational benefits for employees.(Introduction)

Question 18

Stress management programs offered to employees can ultimately lead to increased productivity.(Wellness Programs)

Question 19

Family assistance programs include day care,elder care and childcare.(Family Assistance Programs)

Question 20

Both employers and employees can receive tax benefits through employer-sponsored adoption assistance programs.(Adoption Assistance Programs)

Question 21

Staff members on in-house EAPs are employees of the company.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 22

Employee assistance programs include a variety of services; the specific services contained in any EAP depends on state laws.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 23

In 2016,the EEOC issued rulings to clarify the relationship between wellness programs and Title I of the Civil Rights Act.(Wellness Programs)

Question 24

Employers rely on staff members to develop and implement EAPs,or they establish contracts with third-party providers.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 25

Scholarship programs extend to all members of an employee's family.(Scholarship Programs)

Question 26

More nonunion workers had access to EAP than union workers.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 27

Companies stand to benefit from sponsoring employee education benefits,but many do not because they fail to develop and implement career development programs.(Educational Benefits For Employees)

Question 28

EAPs are important because the percentage of American workers who use illegal drugs had increased from 4.7% in 2008 to 13.6% in 2014.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 29

An EAP is considered an excepted benefit if it meets four criteria; two of which are no employee premiums are required for the EAP and there is no cost sharing,such as copayments,under the EAP.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 30

Excepted benefits are not subject to requirements of the PPACA that apply to group health plans.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 31

In 2016,employees can deduct a monthly maximum of $130 for employer-subsidized transit passes.(Transportation Services)

Question 32

Employees experiencing difficulties that interfere with job performance is estimated to cost more than $44 billion in lost work productivity each year.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 33

Studies find that wellness programs positively impact medical costs but there is no relative impact on absenteeism.(Wellness Programs)

Question 34

When making a referral to an EAP,supervisors are responsible for describing signs of trouble and making an initial diagnosis.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 35

The IRS currently offers two definitions of educational assistance,based on amendments to IRC Section 127.
(Education Assistance Programs)

Question 36

A variety of factors lead to employee termination,including changes in management and outsourcing.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 37

Symptoms of stressful workplaces include low morale,chronic absenteeism,low productivity,and high turnover rates.(Wellness Programs)

Question 38

Promoting educational opportunities,including tuition reimbursement and scholarships,yields benefits for employees as they are able to acquire greater credentials to compete for higher-level jobs in the company.(Rationale for Accommodation and Enhancement Benefits)

Question 39

Companies offer EAPs because,at any given time,an estimated 35% of employees experience difficulties that interfere with their job performance.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 40

Outplacement assistance programs provide information for individuals in the recruitment process.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 41

Which of the following is not a condition that led to the inclusion of outplacement programs in EAPs? (Employee Assistance Programs)

A)Layoffs
B)Mergers
C)Government laws
D)Plant closings

Question 42

Employees may judge participation negatively in all but which of these? (Employee Assistance Programs)

A)Some employees may mistrust employer sponsorship of EAPs
B)A number of employees may hold the view that personal problems are just that-problems not to be shared in the workplace
C)Some employees may simply feel strong shame about their problems to the point of denial
D)There is strong employee initiative about EAP programs

Question 43

Which of the following is not an example of a personal problem covered under EAP programs? (Employee Assistance Programs)

A)Drug abuse
B)Domestic violence
C)Depression
D)Vacation buy back

Question 44

The Drug-Free Workplace Act applies to companies who hold federal contracts worth at least _________ or any federal grant.(Employee Assistance Programs)

A)$25,000
B)$100,000
C)$125,000
D)$200,000

Question 45

This organization developed an evaluation system for EAPs.(Evaluating Employee Assistance Programs)

A)Employee Assessment Programs Association
B)Evaluation Assistance Professionals Association
C)Employee Assistance Professionals Association
D)Employee Assessment Program Association

Question 46

According to ERISA,these types of programs are established for the purpose of providing assistance for its participants or their beneficiaries,through the purchase of insurance.(Employee Assistance Programs)

A)Health risk programs
B)Employee assistance programs
C)Wellness plans
D)Welfare plans

Question 47

EAPs service providers must universally release information about employees concerning what? (Employee Assistance Programs)

A)Child abuse & neglect only
B)Child abuse & neglect and alcoholism
C)Child abuse & neglect,alcoholism and drug abuse
D)Child abuse & neglect and drug abuse

Question 48

This involves discussing incidents of poor performance with the troubled employee,citing the necessity of improving job performance within a designated period.(Employee Assistance Programs)

A)Positive confrontation
B)Confidential confrontation
C)Direct confrontation
D)Constructive confrontation

Question 49

In 2015,what was the percentage of full-time employees who had access to EAPs? (Employee Assistance Programs)

A)32%
B)45%
C)51%
D)67%

Question 50

For employer-subsidized parking,employees may deduct a monthly maximum of what amount for the 2016 tax year? (Transportation Services)

A)$255
B)$325
C)$450
D)$525
Essay Questions

Question 51

According to the IRS,educational assistance programs may qualify for tax benefits if the employer meets three additional requirements.Which of the following is not one of those requirements? (Educational Assistance)

A)Offer the program exclusively for the benefit of employees
B)Satisfy nondiscrimination requirements
C)Describe the program in a separate written document
D)Provide program evaluation results

Question 52

In 2014,around how many occupational injuries and illnesses within U.S.private industry required recuperation away from work beyond the day of the incident? (Wellness Programs)

A)around 0.5 million
B)around 1.1 million
C)around 2.1 million
D)around 2.5 million

Question 53

COBRA applies to EAPs if these two conditions are met.(Employee Assistance Programs)

A)The program qualifies as a welfare plan under ERISA and qualifies as a health care plan by providing counseling for a medical condition
B)The program is a qualified plan under FSLA and as a welfare plan under ERISA
C)The program qualifies as a welfare plan under FSLA and qualifies as a health care plan under ERISA
D)The program qualifies as a health care plan by providing counseling for a medical condition,is a qualified plan under FSLA

Question 54

How much can employees exclude from their annual gross income for educational assistance programs? (Educational Assistance)

A)$2,250
B)$5,250
C)$5,520
D)$2,550

Question 55

Which of the following statements is true of tuition reimbursement? (Tuition Reimbursement)

A)Tuition reimbursement plans qualify as working condition fringe benefits when instruction or training is required by law for employees to work in their jobs
B)Pay increases are directly associated with tuition reimbursement programs
C)Pay-for-knowledge programs is another name for tuition reimbursement programs
D)Tuition programs have a set curricula and award pay increases upon successful completion of all courses in the curricula

Question 56

Which Section of the IRC pertains to educational assistance programs? (Educational Assistance)

A)162
B)167
C)172
D)127

Question 57

This type of EAP establishes contracts with sets of numerous smaller employers.(Employee Assistance Programs)

A)Full-service EAPs
B)Referral EAPs
C)Consortium EAPs
D)Third-party EAPs

Question 58

Which one of the following is not a wellness program? (Wellness Programs)

A)Telecommuting
B)Stress management
C)Smoking cessation
D)Back care

Question 59

These programs provide technical and emotional support to employees who are being terminated.(Employee Assistance Programs)

A)Reemployment assistance
B)Outplacement assistance
C)Job search assistance
D)Employment assistance

Question 60

Which of the following questions is not used in evaluating EAP effectiveness? (Employee Assistance Programs)

A)Are troubled employees aware of their employer's EAP?
B)Do co-workers and supervisors understand the importance of and procedures for referring troubled employees to EAPs?
C)Do the benefits of EAPs equal the costs?
D)Based on available information,should the EAP be modified in any particular ways,offered as is or dropped altogether?

Question 61

Describe outplacement assistance and list some examples of times when outplacement assistance programs are best suited.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 62

Explain the two main delivery options employers choose from when establishing EAPs.(Employee Assistance Programs)

Question 63

Briefly describe the three types of family assistance programs.(Family Assistance Programs)

Question 64

Briefly discuss the issue of back care as a wellness program.(Wellness Programs)

Question 65

Discuss the main characteristics of health risk appraisals.(Wellness Programs)