CMO Human Resources & Personnel Management Flashcards
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What is the purpose of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in a municipal organization?
Answer: To provide confidential counseling and support services for personal or work-related problems
An EAP offers employees confidential access to counseling, mental health, and referral services to help address personal or workplace issues affecting performance.
Which federal law requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying family or medical reasons?
Answer: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying reasons.
What is the primary purpose of a municipal succession plan?
Answer: To identify and develop internal candidates to fill critical leadership positions when vacancies occur
Succession planning ensures organizational continuity by proactively identifying and preparing employees to assume key leadership roles as they become vacant.
What does 'at-will employment' mean in a municipal context where it applies?
Answer: Either the employer or employee may end employment at any time without a specific reason
At-will employment means either party can terminate the relationship at any time for any lawful reason, or no reason, absent a contract or statutory protection.
Which document formally describes a job's duties, required qualifications, reporting relationships, and working conditions?
Answer: Job description
A job description is the foundational HR document that outlines essential functions, required knowledge and skills, and physical or environmental conditions for a position.
What is the primary goal of conducting structured interviews during municipal hiring?
Answer: To ensure all candidates are asked the same job-related questions, improving fairness and legal defensibility
Structured interviews use predetermined, job-related questions asked consistently across candidates to reduce bias and improve the validity of hiring decisions.