COA Human Resources & Personnel Management Flashcards

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which category of employees is NOT entitled to overtime pay?

Answer: Exempt salaried employees meeting FLSA criteria

FLSA-exempt employees (typically executive, administrative, or professional workers meeting salary and duties tests) are not entitled to overtime pay for hours over 40 per week.

An employee handbook primarily serves to:

Answer: Communicate company policies, expectations, and employee rights

An employee handbook outlines workplace policies, procedures, and expectations so employees understand their rights and responsibilities from day one.

Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the primary federal law prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Progressive discipline in personnel management typically follows which sequence?

Answer: Verbal warning, written warning, suspension, termination

Progressive discipline escalates from verbal warning to written warning to suspension and finally termination, giving employees opportunities to correct behavior.

An I-9 form is used by US employers to:

Answer: Verify a new employee's identity and authorization to work in the United States

The I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form is required by federal law for all US hires to confirm identity and work authorization.

Which HR practice involves a formal process of defining job duties, required skills, and reporting relationships for a position?

Answer: Job analysis

Job analysis is the systematic process of gathering information about a job's tasks, responsibilities, required knowledge, and skills to create accurate job descriptions.