CMCA Human Resources and Personnel Management

Question 1

When a community association employs on-site staff directly, who is legally the employer of record?

Accepted Answer

The community association as a legal entity

Answer

The management company

Answer

The individual board members who hired the staff

Answer

The state homeowners association registry

Question 2

An HOA manager hires a landscaping crew as independent contractors. Which of the following factors most strongly supports worker classification as an employee rather than an independent contractor?

Accepted Answer

The association controls how, when, and where the work is performed

Answer

The worker provides their own tools and equipment

Answer

The worker performs services for multiple clients

Answer

The worker sets their own hours and rates

Question 3

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid overtime at a rate of at least:

Accepted Answer

Time and a half (1.5×) for all hours over 40 in a workweek

Answer

Time and a quarter (1.25×) for all hours over 40/week

Answer

Double time (2×) for hours over 8 per day

Answer

Standard rate regardless of hours if salaried

Question 4

A community association with 15 or more employees is subject to which federal anti-discrimination law?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) only

Answer

The Equal Pay Act only

Answer

The National Labor Relations Act

Question 5

Which document establishes the terms and conditions of employment for association staff and reduces misunderstandings about job expectations?

Accepted Answer

A written job description and employee handbook

Answer

The association's Declaration

Answer

The management agreement

Answer

The annual budget

Question 6

When conducting a performance review for an on-site association employee, the manager should:

Accepted Answer

Document specific, measurable performance observations tied to job duties

Answer

Evaluate personality traits rather than job performance

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Rely solely on verbal feedback without documentation

Answer

Avoid discussing areas for improvement to maintain morale