Quiz 2

Question 1

Protected Classes

Answer 1

Race
Color
Religion
National Origin
Sex (gender)
Pregnancy
Age
Disability

Question 2

Employment at will doctrine

Answer 2

Employees of SA considered at will.

Arrangement may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Question 3

Initial employment period vs. probationary period

Answer 3

Initial Employment - 3 months

Probation - once they get past the three months they think it is permanent. NO one is permanent.

Question 4

FMLA purpose

Answer 4

provides job protection during absences and allows employee to maintain health benefits.
DOL

Question 5

ADA purpose

Answer 5

prohibits discrimination based on disabilities

EEOC

Question 6

FMLA Eligibility

Answer 6

12 months and 1250 hours prior to the start of the leave

Question 7

ADA Eligibility

Answer 7

qualified for the position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Question 8

FMLA Length of Leave

Answer 8

12 wees in the 12 month period.

SA policy a rolling 12 month

Question 9

ADA Length of Leave

Answer 9

No specific limit, will be provided for reasonable accommodation if it does not create hardship on employer

Question 10

FMLA Circumstances (6)

Answer 10

Birth of child
Placement of child (adoption)
Care of spouse, son/daughter, parent with serious medical condition
Personal serious health condition
Active Military called to duty
Care of spouse, son/daughter/parent injured on duty

Question 11

Practical Suggestions for managing leaves

Answer 11

supervisors must notify HR

HR to determine whether employee is covered under FMLA and initiate forms

Question 12

Supervisors must notify HR when….

Answer 12

employee absent for 3 days
Employee inured at work
supervisor informed employee may be out - FMLA qualified
Employee absence related to disability

Question 13

Get an ‘A’ on your report card

Answer 13

Wage complaints
Allegations of wrongdoings by others
Disclosure of medical information
Accommodation or leave requests
Evidence of union activity
Government communications
Lawyer communications
Signs of workplace violence

Question 14

Tips for writing job descriptions

Answer 14

Focus solely on the job not on the person
Use action verbs
Clear and appropriate language
Allow for flexibility
List job tasks by priority
Be specific
Have reasonable expectations
Be consistent
Obtain input from others
Include a miscellaneous clause

Question 15

Importance of a well-written & updated job description

Answer 15

Establishes responsibilities
Establishes performance guidelines
Limits legal exposure
Helps establish pay levels
Serves as a tool for recruitment
Evaluate employee performance
comply with EEO and non discrimination laws

Question 16

Non-exempt

Answer 16

paid by the hour
must be paid for every hour worked
time and a half for anything over 40 hours
cannot work off the clock for something they are paid to do

Question 17

Exempt employees

Answer 17

are expected to comply with a work schedule
salaried - paid the same weekly salary
often expected to work on “off days”

Question 18

What to include in a job description

Answer 18

title
employment status
FLSA classifciation
general purpose of the job
duties/responsibilities
qualifications
special considerations
physical requirements