Human Resources & Team Development Flashcards

Under the FLSA, a non-exempt employee who works 46 hours in one workweek must be paid overtime for the extra hours at what minimum rate?

Answer: 1.5 times the regular rate

The FLSA requires at least one and one-half times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.

An employee at a company with 120 employees has worked there 2 years and requests leave for a serious health condition. How much unpaid, job-protected leave does the FMLA generally provide in a 12-month period?

Answer: 12 weeks

Eligible employees get up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per 12-month period for qualifying reasons.

A newly formed team is arguing over roles, goals, and leadership style. According to Tuckman's model, which stage is this?

Answer: Storming

Storming is characterized by conflict and competition as members test roles and authority.

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, which of the following is a motivator rather than a hygiene factor?

Answer: Meaningful recognition for achievement

Motivators such as achievement and recognition drive satisfaction, while pay, security, and policy are hygiene factors that only prevent dissatisfaction.

Which interview question is an example of a behavioral interview question?

Answer: Tell me about a time you resolved a conflict with a coworker.

Behavioral questions ask for past actions, based on the idea that past behavior predicts future performance.

By what deadline must the employer complete Section 2 of Form I-9 for a new hire?

Answer: Within 3 business days of the employee's first day of work

Employers must examine documents and complete Section 2 within three business days after the employee starts.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on which set of characteristics?

Answer: Race, color, religion, sex, national origin

Title VII covers race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), and national origin.