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Social Security offers all of the following EXCEPT ________.


A) survivor's benefits for those insured under the Social Security Act
B) disability payments to employees who become totally disabled
C) tax refunds for retirees who are 55 and older
D) Medicare program administration

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________ provide services like financial counseling,child care referrals,elder care referrals,adoption assistance,mental health counseling,and life event planning.


A) Pension plans
B) Employee assistance programs
C) Family-friendly benefits
D) Benefit management systems

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When employers offer domestic partner benefits to employees,it means that employees' same-sex domestic partners are eligible to receive the same benefits as do the husband,wife,or legal dependent of one of the firm's employees.

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Which of the following is a prepaid health care system that provides medical services for employees who pay a nominal fee?


A) PPO
B) HMO
C) DMO
D) ESOP

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All of the following benefits are required by federal or state law EXCEPT ________.


A) workers' compensation
B) unemployment insurance
C) disability insurance
D) maternity leave

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The Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation guarantees both defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans.

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Which of the following provides pay to an employee when he or she is temporarily out of work because of illness?


A) sick leave
B) severance pay
C) supplemental pay
D) workers' compensation

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Eric has worked full-time for a large manufacturing company for over three years.Eric and his wife have recently adopted a baby,and Eric wants to take time off from work to care for the child.Which of the following laws most likely applies to Eric's situation?


A) Pregnancy Discrimination Act
B) Family and Medical Leave Act
C) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
D) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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Orion is a business software firm based in Atlanta that employs over 400 people.Orion has traditionally provided legislatively required benefits for its employees including Social Security,workers' compensation,and unemployment insurance.In addition,Orion offers employees health and dental insurance.Orion employees work Monday through Friday on a 9 to 5 schedule.Orion's top executives are considering the idea of adding a flexible benefits plan and implementing a flexible work schedule. Which of the following,if true,undermines the argument that Orion should offer its employees a cafeteria plan?


A) A survey of Orion employees indicates that the majority of employees are very satisfied with the firm's current benefit offerings.
B) Orion experiences very few workers' compensation claims each year as compared to similarly sized businesses in the Atlanta area.
C) Orion employee surveys indicate that most employees are interested in either 401(k) plans or Roth IRAs as methods of saving for retirement.
D) Orion uses an employee leasing firm to handle recruiting, hiring, and benefits administration.

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The stipulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act apply to private employers of 50 or more employees.

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When an employer makes all of the contributions to the pension plan,the pension plan is classified as ________.


A) qualified
B) non-qualified
C) defined contribution
D) non-contributory

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How is the Social Security program funded?


A) sale of government bonds
B) tax on employee wages
C) tax on homeowners
D) tax on luxury goods

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All of the following are preventive services offered by employers as part of their wellness programs EXCEPT ________.


A) anti-smoking incentives
B) low-cost immunizations
C) case management services
D) on-site primary care

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All of the following are health care cost-control methods used by employers EXCEPT ________.


A) requiring employees to pay high premiums
B) auditing medical claims for errors
C) requiring disability insurance
D) encouraging medical tourism

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What benefits are required by federal or state laws? What benefits are discretionary on the part of employers?

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Benefits required by law include Social ...

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Curt works at a computer firm that is experiencing financial difficulties.In an attempt to save money and prevent layoffs,the firm is enforcing a temporary reduction in work hours for Curt's division.Curt now works 35 hours a week instead of 40.Which of the following most likely describes this situation?


A) flextime
B) job sharing
C) work sharing
D) compressed workweek

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Which of the following represents the largest proportion of all reported disabilities?


A) respiratory diseases
B) cardiovascular diseases
C) mental illness
D) cancer

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Which of the following provides lower rates for the employer or employee and includes all employees regardless of health or physical condition?


A) workers' compensation insurance
B) group life insurance
C) disability insurance
D) pension plans

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Orion is a business software firm based in Atlanta that employs over 400 people.Orion has traditionally provided legislatively required benefits for its employees including Social Security,workers' compensation,and unemployment insurance.In addition,Orion offers employees health and dental insurance.Orion employees work Monday through Friday on a 9 to 5 schedule.Orion's top executives are considering the idea of adding a flexible benefits plan and implementing a flexible work schedule. All of the following questions are relevant to Orion's decision to add a cafeteria plan EXCEPT which one?


A) What benefits are available to employees at Orion's main competitors?
B) What costs would Orion incur for switching to a cafeteria benefits plan?
C) How would a cafeteria plan alter Orion employees' Social Security benefits?
D) What effect would a cafeteria plan have on the coverage that Orion employees receive?

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Which of the following requires that pension rights be vested and protected by the Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation?


A) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Conciliation Act
B) Employee Retirement Income Security Act
C) Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act
D) Social Security Act

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