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COA Human Resources & Personnel Management Flashcards

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  1. Which federal law requires employers with 50 or more employees 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 FMLA requires covered employers to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying reasons.

  2. An employee's performance has declined due to a personal issue. The best initial HR approach is to:

    Answer: Schedule a private counseling or support conversation

    A private, supportive conversation allows HR to understand root causes before escalating to formal disciplinary steps.

  3. What does the term 'at-will employment' mean in the US context?

    Answer: Either the employer or employee can end the relationship at any time for any lawful reason

    At-will employment means either party can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not for an illegal reason.

  4. Which document formally outlines the duties, responsibilities, required skills, and reporting structure for a specific job?

    Answer: Job description

    A job description documents the essential functions, qualifications, and reporting relationships for a position.

  5. A new hire's I-9 form must be completed by the employee no later than:

    Answer: Within 3 business days of the first day of employment

    Employees must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 by their first day, and employers must complete Section 2 within 3 business days.

  6. Which of the following best describes 'progressive discipline' in HR?

    Answer: A series of escalating corrective actions before termination

    Progressive discipline uses a sequence of increasing consequences (verbal warning → written warning → suspension → termination) to correct behavior.

  7. When calculating overtime pay under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must receive at least how much for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek?

    Answer: 1.5 times the regular rate

    The FLSA mandates that non-exempt employees receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.