HRCI Exam PHR Topic 4 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 93
Topic #: 4

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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of pregnancy, child birth, or other related medical conditions. This law affects organizations having what minimum number of employees?

AAll organizations with employees must abide by this law

BOrganizations with 100 or more employees

COrganizations with 15 or more employees

DThis law only addresses federal government employees

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Suggested Answer: B

Quid pro quo happens when the acceptance or decline of an unwanted sexual advance leads to a hiring, employment, or workplace decision.

Because Sammy refused the dinner date, Pat didn't hire Sammy.

Answer option A is incorrect. Covert is not a valid sexual harassment term.

Answer option C is incorrect. Contingent is not a valid sexual harassment term.

Answer option D is incorrect. A hostile work environment describes unwelcome sexual conduct that interferes with a person's ability to complete their work, intimidation, or an offensive work environment.

by Celeste at Jul 15, 2024, 07:43 PM

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