CBO Human Resources & Workforce Management Flashcards
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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the current federal minimum wage?
Answer: $7.25 per hour
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour since July 2009 under the FLSA.
Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees may take up to how many weeks of unpaid leave per year?
Answer: 12 weeks
The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year.
What does 'at-will employment' mean in the US?
Answer: Either party may end the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason
At-will employment means either the employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason without prior notice.
Which form must US employers use to verify an employee's eligibility to work in the United States?
Answer: I-9
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed for every employee hired in the United States.
What is the primary purpose of a progressive discipline policy?
Answer: To document performance issues and provide employees opportunities to correct behavior
Progressive discipline gives employees clear notice of performance problems and escalating consequences, allowing them to correct behavior before termination.