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  1. Which federal law requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family and medical reasons?

    Answer: FMLA

    The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 mandates up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for eligible employees at covered employers.

  2. What is the term for the systematic process of defining the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a job?

    Answer: Job analysis

    Job analysis is the systematic process of collecting information about a job's duties, responsibilities, required skills, and working conditions.

  3. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the standard overtime threshold — how many hours worked in a workweek triggers overtime pay for non-exempt employees?

    Answer: 40 hours

    The FLSA requires non-exempt employees to receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.

  4. Which type of interview format uses a predetermined set of questions asked in the same order to every candidate?

    Answer: Structured interview

    A structured interview uses standardized, pre-planned questions asked consistently to all candidates, improving reliability and legal defensibility.

  5. What does the acronym 'KSA' stand for in HR and job analysis contexts?

    Answer: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    KSAs — Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities — are the core competencies and attributes that job applicants must possess to perform a job successfully.

  6. Which federal agency enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

    Answer: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

    The EEOC is the federal agency responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA.

  7. In HR, what is 'at-will employment'?

    Answer: An arrangement where either party may end the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason

    At-will employment means an employer or employee can terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason that is not illegal, without prior notice.