HRCI Exam PHR Topic 5 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 75
Topic #: 5

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As a HR Professional you must understand the laws and regulations, which affect employee compensation. If a non-exempt employee works more than 40 hours per week, what is their overtime pay rate?

A150 percent of their base pay

BIt depends on the state where the employee is employed

CNon-exempt employees do not receive overtime pay

D50 percent of their base pay

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Suggested Answer: B

SWOT is an analysis that can be used to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. A SWOT analysis may be incorporated into the strategic planning model.

Answer option C is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

Answer option A is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

Answer option D is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

by Ezekiel at Oct 04, 2023, 01:47 AM

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Jerry

1 months ago

Wow, that option C really threw me for a loop. I was like, 'Seriously, non-exempt employees don't get overtime? What is this, the dark ages?'

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Katina

1 months ago

Fifty percent of base pay for overtime? What is this, the 1950s? Clearly, A is the way to go here. Can't believe they even put that as an option!

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Doug

16 days ago

I agree, A is the correct answer. Overtime pay should be at least 150 percent of base pay.

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Art

1 months ago

Ah, the age-old question of overtime pay. I'm pretty sure it's 150% of base pay, but I should probably review the federal labor laws just to be sure.

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Marleen

4 days ago

I believe non-exempt employees do receive overtime pay.

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Crista

13 days ago

Actually, it depends on the state where the employee is employed.

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Quiana

14 days ago

I think it's 150 percent of their base pay.

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Eva

1 months ago

C'mon, really? Non-exempt employees not receiving overtime pay? That's just plain wrong. Definitely going with A on this one.

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Pok

2 days ago

Yes, it's definitely A) 150 percent of their base pay for non-exempt employees working overtime. That's the fair thing to do.

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Hyman

6 days ago

I'm pretty sure it's A) 150 percent of their base pay for non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours per week.

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Willis

15 days ago

I agree, non-exempt employees should definitely receive overtime pay. I think the answer is A) 150 percent of their base pay.

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Johnson

2 months ago

I believe it's C) Non-exempt employees do not receive overtime pay in some industries, but it's important to check the specific laws in the state where the employee is located.

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