CMM Human Resources & Staff Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal law prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Correct answer)
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
Correct 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.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of an employee performance appraisal system at a marina?
- To justify terminations only
- To provide structured feedback, set goals, and document performance for development and accountability (Correct answer)
- To satisfy payroll processing requirements
- To compare marina staff salaries with competitors
Correct answer: To provide structured feedback, set goals, and document performance for development and accountability
Performance appraisals provide regular, documented feedback that supports employee development, sets expectations, and creates accountability.
Question 3: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum requirements for which of the following?
- Vacation time and sick leave
- Minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards (Correct answer)
- Health insurance benefits
- Retirement plan contributions
Correct answer: Minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards
The FLSA sets federal minimum wage, overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate for hours over 40/week, and child labor standards.
Question 4: Which document outlines expected employee conduct, policies, and benefits at a marina?
- The slip rental agreement
- The employee handbook (Correct answer)
- The annual budget
- The marina safety plan
Correct answer: The employee handbook
An employee handbook communicates workplace policies, code of conduct, benefits, and procedures to all staff members.
Question 5: What is the recommended approach when terminating a marina employee?
- Terminate verbally with no documentation
- Document the reasons, meet in person with a witness, and provide written notice per company policy (Correct answer)
- Send a termination letter by mail only
- Announce the termination at a staff meeting
Correct answer: Document the reasons, meet in person with a witness, and provide written notice per company policy
Proper termination requires documentation of cause, an in-person meeting with a witness, and written notice to protect both parties legally.
Question 6: Which HR practice helps ensure marina staff understand and retain workplace safety procedures?
- Annual newsletter
- Regular safety training with documented sign-in sheets (Correct answer)
- Posting a single safety poster in the break room
- Verbal reminders only at seasonal start
Correct answer: Regular safety training with documented sign-in sheets
Regular documented safety training ensures staff competency and creates a paper trail demonstrating compliance with OSHA requirements.
CMM Human Resources & Staff Management 1
Which federal law prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?