CALA CALA Human Resources & Staffing

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for employers with 15 or more employees?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

Answer

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Question 2

What is the minimum number of hours of initial training typically required for new direct care workers in most US assisted living facilities?

Accepted Answer

No federal minimum exists; states set requirements

Answer

40 hours federal requirement

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80 hours federal requirement

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120 hours federal requirement

Question 3

A CALA administrator wants to reduce staff turnover. Which strategy is most supported by research in long-term care settings?

Accepted Answer

Implementing consistent scheduling and recognition programs

Answer

Increasing mandatory overtime

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Reducing benefits to lower costs

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Hiring only part-time staff

Question 4

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which category of assisted living employees is generally entitled to overtime pay?

Accepted Answer

Non-exempt hourly direct care workers

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Exempt salaried managers

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Independent contractors

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Administrative directors

Question 5

What document outlines an employee's responsibilities, required qualifications, and reporting structure in an assisted living facility?

Accepted Answer

Job description

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Employee handbook

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Performance improvement plan

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Organizational chart

Question 6

Which federal law entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family or medical reasons?

Accepted Answer

FMLA

Answer

ADA

Answer

FLSA

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COBRA