HR Basics
This term refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for a job.
What are KSAs?
This law requires equal pay for equal work regardless of gender.
What is the Equal Pay Act (EPA)?
The meaning of the HR acronym “EEOC”.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Paid time off is commonly known by this acronym.
What is PTO?
The current price of a SHRM student membership.
What is $49?
This HR function ensures the company follows laws and internal rules.
What is compliance?
This act sets minimum wage and overtime rules.
What is the FLSA?
The meaning of the HR acronym “SWOT”.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
This type of pay is based on performance rather than seniority.
What is pay‑for‑performance (P4P)?
What is 2?
This HR process ensures the right number of people with the right skills are available when needed.
What is workforce planning?
This act protects employees aged 40 and older from discrimination.
What is the ADEA?
The meaning of the HR acronym “OSHA”.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This benefit allows employees to continue health insurance after leaving a job.
What is COBRA?
The amount SHRM members save when purchasing the SHRM-CP exam.
What is $100?
This type of interview asks every candidate the same set of questions.
What is a structured interview?
This law requires employers to verify identity and work authorization for all new hires.
What is IRCA?
The meaning of the HR acronym “HIPAA”.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
This retirement law sets standards for pension and benefit plans.
What is ERISA?
The current price of a non-student membership.
What is $299?
This document outlines the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications needed for a job.
What is a job specification?
This act requires employers with 100+ employees to give 60 days’ notice before plant closings.
What is the WARN Act?
The meaning of the HR acronym “RJP”.
Realistic Job Preview
This term describes comparing an employee’s salary to the midpoint of their pay range.
What is a compa‑ratio?
The deadline SHRM-CP exam applications need to be submitted by for the current window.
What is May. 26th?