CPM Shift Scheduling & Labor Relations 2

Question 1

Under the FLSA, what is the overtime pay rate for non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek?

Accepted Answer

1.5 times the regular rate

Answer

The FLSA requires that non-exempt employees receive at least 1.5 times (time-and-a-half) their regular rate of pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.

Question 2

A compressed workweek schedule of 4x10 means employees work:

Accepted Answer

Four days per week with 10 hours per shift

Answer

A 4x10 compressed workweek schedule has employees working four 10-hour days per week, completing their 40-hour week in four days instead of five.

Question 3

Which scheduling approach uses a fixed rotation where employees permanently stay on one shift (day, evening, or night)?

Accepted Answer

Permanent shift assignment

Answer

Permanent shift assignment keeps employees on a fixed shift indefinitely, which some workers prefer for lifestyle predictability but can create equity issues.

Question 4

In labor relations, what does the term 'past practice' mean?

Accepted Answer

A consistent, long-standing workplace custom that both parties have accepted

Answer

Past practice refers to a consistent, long-standing way of doing things that both management and the union have implicitly accepted, which may carry contractual weight during grievances.

Question 5

A plant manager wants to add a third shift but the union contract is silent on night shift premiums. What is the BEST first step?

Accepted Answer

Meet with union representatives to negotiate a night shift differential

Answer

When the contract is silent on an issue that affects working conditions like shift premiums, good-faith bargaining with the union before implementation avoids unfair labor practice charges.

(CPM) Certified Plant Manager Practice Test

(CPM) Certified Plant Manager Practice Test

CPM Shift Scheduling & Labor Relations 2