Human resource questions
Discipline: Other
Type of Paper: Question-Answer
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 3-4)
Paper Format: APA
Pages: 1
Words: 275
Question
Directions: Write a response to each of the three employee chat messages above as if you are the HR professional responding through instant messaging. A the employees’ questions by referencing applicable state and federal FLSA laws. Your overall writing style must have a tone and format appropriate for instant message communication in a business environment.
Three paragraphs in length (one paragraph per question):
1. Dear HR: I just transferred to the Texas branch. Can my employer reduce the number of hours I work based on the state Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) laws?
2. Dear HR: I’m an hourly worker. If my shift is only six hours, how many breaks am I allowed to have according to the federal FLSA laws?
3. Dear HR: I am a supervisor, and I always work more than eight hours a day. Am I supposed to receive overtime according to federal FLSA laws? If not, why?
Specifically, your responses must address the following rubric criteria:
1. Hours: Determine whether an employer can reduce hours based on state FLSA laws.
2. Breaks: Explain how many breaks are allowed for an hourly worker based on federal FLSA laws.
3. Overtime: Determine overtime eligibility for a supervisor based on federal FLSA laws. Provide rationale.
