Human Resources and Operations Flashcards

Under the FLSA, which category of community action agency employees is typically exempt from overtime pay requirements?

Answer: Bona fide executive employees earning at least $684/week

The FLSA white-collar exemption covers bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees who meet both a duties test and a salary threshold of at least $684 per week.

A CAA's written succession plan should primarily address which operational risk?

Answer: Loss of key leadership and institutional knowledge

Succession planning mitigates the operational risk of losing key leaders by identifying and developing internal candidates and documenting critical knowledge.

Which document establishes the scope of authority and responsibilities for a CAA's human resources director?

Answer: Position description

A position description (job description) defines the specific duties, authority, qualifications, and reporting relationships for a given role.

When a CAA receives a reasonable accommodation request under the ADA, what is the agency's first required step?

Answer: Engage in an interactive process with the employee

The ADA requires employers to engage in a good-faith interactive process with the employee to identify and implement an effective reasonable accommodation.

Which performance management approach aligns best with a CAA's mission-driven culture?

Answer: Competency-based evaluation tied to agency values

Competency-based evaluations that link individual performance to agency values and mission reinforce organizational culture while providing actionable feedback.

A CAA has 20 employees. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, which statement is correct?

Answer: The CAA is not covered because FMLA requires at least 50 employees

FMLA applies only to employers with 50 or more employees within 75 miles, so a 20-employee CAA is not federally covered.

Which recruitment strategy best supports a CAA's commitment to hiring staff who reflect the communities served?

Answer: Partnering with local HBCUs, community colleges, and CBOs for outreach

Partnering with local educational institutions and community-based organizations broadens the candidate pool to include individuals from the communities served.