Which of the following is true regarding overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act? Employees are entitled to twice their regular rate of pay for overtime hours? None of the above? All employees who work more than 8 hours in a work day must be compensated with overtime pay? Private sector employers can pay for overtime required under the FLSA with compensatory time off in the future, whereas government agencies may not do so? All of the above?

The 2015 revised standard will:  1- improve the quality and consistency of hazard information in the workplace  2- make it safer for workers by providing easily understandable information on appropriate handling ans safe use of hazardous chemicals  3-reduce trade barriers and result in productivity improvements for U.S business that regularly handle, store, and use hazardous chemicals  4- provide cost savings for U.S businesses that periodically update safety data sheets and labels for chemicals 5- make the lives of the workers as well as their employers here in the U.S a living hell!     A)  1, 3, and 5 only    B)  1, 2, 3, and 4 only    C)  1, 2, 3, 4 and 5    D)  2 and 4

How will the policy Paid Sick Leave Act be evalutated?

You have just graduated from the medical technology program and have been hired by a hospital-based laboratory. This is a hospital that you have not trained in and is completely new. You have been hired for the evening shift 4- 12. In detail, explain how you would approach the first 3 months of your employment. Remember the first three months of any new employment is probationary.

Even though the rate of worker deaths and reported injuries has decreased by more than 60% since the inception of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, there are still 3.6 million serious job-related injuries and more than 5,000 workers killed on the job each year. As an HR manager at an ophthalmic medicine research lab at a major university, you provide safety guidance for about 400 faculty and staff. These 400 people are actively engaged in research that involves chemicals, sharp tools like scalpels and needles, easily-broken glassware, and machinery that cryogenically and deep-freezes biological and chemical materials. Safety concerns for the lab would include fire and being able to safely extinguish it; proper use of chemicals that follow biohazard rules, use of them in properly vented areas, and careful procedures for use of radioactive materials; safely operating all machinery; and proper use and disposal of “sharps,” which include needles and syringes, scalpels and the like.…

Is the employer required to make the requested acommodation? Assume the person is a qualified individual with a disability Yes, No or Maybe A front desk agent is injured in a diving accident and must use a wheelchair for the rest of his life.  He can return to work at the front desk, but the hotel would have to lower a part of the front desk for him to talk to the guests.   A lawyer in a hotel’s legal department is diagnosed with a permanent anxiety disorder from being a lawyer too long.  He asks for an office in a quiet part of the building and permission to take extra breaks when necessary to help him stay calm.   A new food server has epilepsy.  She wants the restaurant to stop the flashing lights on the Christmas tree near the front door while she’s working because they can cause her to have seizures.   A hotel reservations agent asks to work online at home because her disability makes it difficult to get to work.  All the other reservations agents work in…

Why might telecommuting employees sometimes accept being wrongly classified (and not being paid overtime)? Under what scenario might a home-based employee sue his or her employer for injuries in the home office?

Why is the role of contingent workers and contractors a trend on the rise? Provide one pro and one con to the contingent or contractor position from examples you view as a consumer

“Pay for performance” is a principle many people agree with. What conditions need to be met in order for this principle to work, in practice? Explain.

Employee training and development are critical components of human resource management aimed at enhancing employee skills, knowledge, and capabilities. Training involves providing employees with specific skills and competencies required to perform their current roles effectively, while development focuses on preparing employees for future responsibilities and career advancement. Various training and development methods can be employed, including on-the-job training, workshops, seminars, e-learning modules, mentoring programs, and leadership development initiatives. Effective training and development programs not only improve employee performance and job satisfaction but also contribute to organizational growth, innovation, and competitiveness by ensuring a skilled and adaptable workforce.   Question: How can organizations measure the effectiveness of their employee training and development programs to ensure they are meeting organizational goals and objectives?