The use of subjective criteria by employers:

Dean got a job as a copy writer for a publishing firm, and after working for the firm for two years, was told he was required to sign a mandatory arbitration agreement and agree to submit any employment disputes to binding arbitration. Dean was also told that if he would not sign it as is, he would be fired. Dean:

Regarding promotions, which of the following would NOT constitute good information and advice for managers?

A valid background check should NOT include:

A former employee of your firm was dismissed when it was suspected that she had stolen from the petty cash account. It could not be proven, but suspicions were strong enough that the firm decided to let her go. She has now applied at another firm, and listed your firm as a reference. What should you do?

Which of the following is NOT a medical exam?

The “reasonable accommodation” standard is the same for both disability and religion.

Age can not be considered when employers are conducting voluntary reductions in force.

Beneficiaries must be given at least 60 days from when their health coverage ends or from when they are notified of their COBRA rights, whichever is later, to elect continuation coverage, and an additional 45 days to make the first payment.

Group health plans  are prohibited from denying eligibility for benefits or charging more for coverage based on any “health factor” (health status, medical condition, claims experience, medical history, genetic information, and more).