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CALA Human Resources & Staffing Flashcards

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

    Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

    Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for covered employers.

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

    Answer: No federal minimum exists; states set requirements

    There is no federal minimum training requirement for assisted living direct care workers; each state sets its own training mandates, which vary widely.

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

    Answer: Implementing consistent scheduling and recognition programs

    Research consistently shows that consistent scheduling, recognition programs, and supportive management practices significantly reduce staff turnover in long-term care.

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

    Answer: Non-exempt hourly direct care workers

    Non-exempt hourly employees such as direct care workers are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week under the FLSA.

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

    Answer: Job description

    A job description outlines the specific duties, required qualifications, skills, and reporting relationships for a particular position.

  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?

    Answer: FMLA

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