HR Quiz

1On 17th February, the government launched a campaign to raise awareness amongst fathers about their rights at work. What is this campaign called?

Dads at Work
Paternity Rights for Dads
For Dads Only

2The limit on the compensatory award for unfair dismissal has decreased from £66,200 to...

£25,300
£35,300
£65,300

3According to research by Aon Consulting, what proportion of British workers underestimate the true amount that employers spend on employee benefits?

56%
76%
96%

4Which date in February was dubbed as National 'Sickie Day' because this is when bosses are most likely to discover staff have stayed at home?

1st February
14th February
26th February

5According to a recent survey by the Employment Law Advisory Service (ELAS), what proportion of employers now accept absence excuses by text or email?

A quarter
Half
Three quarters

6In which Welsh County did more than 200 protesters block access to a new power station, over claims that new jobs will go to foreign workers?

Glamorganshire
Montgomery
Pembrokeshire

7Amendments to the Equality Bill could prevent employers from asking job applicants questions about...

their current salary
their employment history
their disability and health

8According to the government, what proportion of fathers are unaware of their paternity rights?

One in ten
One in five
One in three

9Companies convicted of corporate manslaughter will face fines of at least...

£200,000
£500,000
£800,000

10The government has announced that it is considering extending the smoking ban to include...

workplace entrances
public transport
bars and cafes