Human Resources and Team Leadership Flashcards
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How does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) apply to multifamily property management companies?
Answer: It requires employers with 50+ employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying family or medical reasons
FMLA entitles eligible employees at covered employers (50+ employees) to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying family, medical, or military reasons.
What is the purpose of a 'performance review calibration' meeting among portfolio supervisors?
Answer: To ensure consistent, fair evaluation standards are applied across all managers in the portfolio
Calibration meetings align raters on performance standards, reducing bias and ensuring that ratings of 'meets expectations' mean the same thing across all supervisors.
What is the primary legal risk of misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor in property management?
Answer: Liability for unpaid employment taxes, overtime wages, benefits, and potential penalties
Misclassification exposes employers to back taxes (Social Security, Medicare), unpaid overtime under FLSA, benefits owed, and IRS and DOL penalties.
Which leadership style is most effective when a CAPS manager is developing a high-potential but inexperienced property manager?
Answer: Coaching leadership — providing structured guidance, feedback, and skill development opportunities
Coaching leadership is most effective for developing talent by building skills through structured feedback, mentoring, and incremental responsibility.
What does 'progressive discipline' mean in an employment context?
Answer: A graduated series of corrective actions escalating from verbal warning to termination for repeated or serious misconduct
Progressive discipline follows a consistent escalation path (verbal warning, written warning, suspension, termination) giving employees notice and opportunity to correct behavior.
What is the purpose of an I-9 form in the employee hiring process?
Answer: To verify an employee's identity and authorization to work in the United States
Form I-9 is required by federal law (IRCA) for all US employers to verify that every employee is legally authorized to work in the United States.