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Unit 5: Employment Law & Ethics

Study guide for CLEP CLEP Introductory Business Law — Unit 5: Employment Law & Ethics. Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.

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Practice Questions

11

Flashcards

4

Key Topics

Key Concepts to Study

Employment discrimination and Title VII

Workplace safety: OSHA and workers' compensation

Intellectual property: patents, trademarks, copyrights

Business ethics and corporate social responsibility

Sample Practice Questions

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Q1EASY

What is the term for an employer's obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities?

A.

Bona fide occupational qualification

B.

Affirmative action

C.

Undue hardship

D.

Reasonable accommodation

E.

Workers' compensation

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Answer: D — Reasonable accommodation is correct because it refers to required accommodations..

Q2EASY

What is the primary purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act?

A.

Protect employees from wrongful termination

B.

Enforce workplace safety and health standards

C.

Regulate employee benefits and compensation

D.

Promote unionization and collective bargaining

E.

Establish minimum wage and overtime requirements

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Answer: E — Establish minimum wage and overtime requirements is correct because it sets minimum wage and overtime..

Q3HARD

What law regulates the use of an employee's genetic information?

A.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

B.

Americans with Disabilities Act

C.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

D.

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

E.

Family and Medical Leave Act

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Answer: D — Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act is correct because GINA prohibits genetic info use..

Q4EASY

What is the primary purpose of the Equal Pay Act?

A.

Prohibit employment discrimination based on race

B.

Protect employees from wrongful termination

C.

Ensure equal pay for equal work regardless of sex

D.

Regulate minimum wage and overtime pay

E.

Provide workers' compensation benefits

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Answer: C — Ensure equal pay for equal work regardless of sex is correct because the Equal Pay Act aims to eliminate sex-based pay disparities.

Q5EASY

What is the primary goal of a whistleblower protection policy?

A.

Protect company secrets

B.

Reduce company liability

C.

Increase employee productivity

D.

Prevent employee retaliation

E.

Enhance customer satisfaction

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Answer: D — Prevent employee retaliation is correct because whistleblower protection policies aim to prevent employee retaliation for reporting unethical behavior.

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Study Tips for Unit 5: Employment Law & Ethics

Focus on understanding concepts, not memorizing facts — CLEP tests application
Practice with timed questions to build exam-day speed
Review explanations for wrong answers — they reveal common misconceptions
Use flashcards for key terms, practice questions for deeper understanding