The HR I.Q. Test.

1. New IRS rules last month would make what process easier for employees?

   1. Obtaining their final paycheck after termination

   2. Taking hardship withdrawals from 401(k) plans

   3. Moving 401(k) plans when changing jobs

2. In 2009, CEOs stayed in their jobs an average of 7.2 years. What is that average today?

   1. 6.1 years

   2. 7.3 years

   3. 11 years

3. Starting Jan. 1, a new federal minimum wage increased to $10.60 per hour for employees who:

   1. Work in 'high risk' industries

   2. Work for federal contractors

   3. Work for really mean bosses

4. Nearly a third (64%) of workers say they are "very" or "somewhat" likely to conduct job-search activities at their current job. Who is more likely to do so?

   1. Men

   2. Women

5. After a six-year hiatus, the Social Security Administration has just restarted sending letters to employers when:

   1. Social Security numbers on employees' I-9s don't match their records

   2. Employee names on W-2 don't match Social Security numbers

   Sources:

1. National Law Review

2. The Conference Board

3. Department of Labor

4. Accountemps

5. Social Security Administration

   Answers: 1.b 2.c 3.b 4.a 5.b