The HR I.Q. Test.

1. Is it legal under federal law for a company to favor an older worker over a younger one, even if both are over age 40?

   1. Yes

   2. No

2. What kind of damages are awarded to punish employers who have committed malicious acts of discrimination?

   1. Compensatory damages

   2. Liquidated damages

   3. Punitive damages

3. In 2012, the percentage of jobs requiring college degrees was 34%. What is the percentage these days?

   1. 30%

   2. 34%

   3. 37%

4. The IRS is warning HR and payroll of a tax-time phishing scam in which a fraudulent email asking for employees' Social Security numbers appears to come from:

   1. The IRS

   2. Your company's CEO

   3. A Nigerian prince

5. A full 44% of workers say they got the flu at least once last year. Who says they take steps at work most often to avoid the flu (washing hands, avoid sick co-workers, etc.)?

   1. Men

   2. Women

6. What is the most important factor in whether a specific wellness initiative shows successful results?

   1. Upfront planning

   2. Involvement of company leaders

   3. Transparent tracking of results

7. Which segment of HR occupation earned the highest salary in 2018?

   1. HR managers

   2. Compensation specialists

   3. Benefits managers

   Sources:

1. EEOC

2. The HR Specialist

3. Burning Glass Technology survey

4. IRS.gov

5. Staples Business Advantage survey

6. Mercer consulting survey

7. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

   Answers: 1. a 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. b 7. c