Exam SPHR topic 2 question 55 discussion

Actual exam question from HRCI's SPHR

Question #: 55
Topic #: 2

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?

A. All organizations with employees must abide by this law
B. This law only addresses federal government employees
C. Organizations with 100 or more employees
D. Organizations with 15 or more employees

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
Answer option D is correct.
This law addresses all organizations that have 15 or more employees.
Answer option A is incorrect. Organizations with fewer than 15 employees are exempted from this law.
Answer option C is incorrect. The law requires organizations with 15 or more employees to conform to the regulation.
Answer option B is incorrect. This law applies to all organizations with 15 or more employees, not just the federal government.
Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Workforce Planning and Employment
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation

by pekata at April 5, 2025, 7:52 p.m.

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