CLMS Certification Practice Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
CLMS Certification Practice Exam (Latest
2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified
Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
Q: Elizabeth works 3 days a week, 8 hours per day. She takes off Friday the week of Columbus
Day, when the office is closed on Monday. What is the fraction of the week that Elizabeth has
taken?
a. 1/5 (20%)
b. 1/3 (33%)
c. 1/2 (50%)
d. 2/3 (67%)
Answer:
b. 1/3 (33%)
Q: Shannon works 5 days a week, 8 hours per day. She takes off Wednesday through Friday the
week of Columbus Day, when the office is closed Monday. What fraction of the week has she
taken?
a. 3/5 (60%)
b. One week
c. 3/4 (75%)
d. 2/5 (40%)
Answer:
a. 3/5 (60%)
Q: (T/F?) All employee’s who are entitled to leave may take a total of 480 hours of leave.
Answer:
False
Q: The federal FMLA allows 12 workweeks for all leaves and qualified relationships. Some
military related leaves allow and additional 14 weeks for a total of up to 26 weeks. Which of the
following relationships would ONLY qualify under a military leave?
a. Spouse
b. Parent
c. Sibling
d. Child
Answer:
c. Sibling
Q: (T/F?) If an employee requests leave to care for the qualified family member under the
military caregiver provisions, the service member must be on active duty at the time of the initial
illness or injury.
Answer:
False
Q: (T/F?) Military exigency and military caregiver leaves are NOT additional leave
entitlements above and beyond time for the FMLA.
Answer:
True
Q: In order to be eligible for a FMLA leave, which of the following is required?
a. An employee must have worked for at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months
b. An employee must have worked for a company for at least 12 months within the past 7 years
c. The employee must work at a site that has 50 employees within a 75 mile radius
d. All of the above
Answer:
d. All of the above
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Benjamin submits a request for a two-week absence. Benjamin’s employer provides him with the necessary FMLA paperwork and gives him 15 days to complete and return it. The employer also tells Benjamin to contact the vendor that handles their short-term disability benefit. After 9 days, the disability is approved as the vendor reached out to the physician directly. A report of approval is provided to the employer. However, this employer does not receive the FMLA certification form back from Benjamin. His FMLA leave request is denied for failure to provide the requested certification. Since he had been on a performance management plan for absenteeism, Benjamin is also terminated. True or False: Benjamin’s employer was within their rights to terminate his employment because under the FMLA, an employer has the right to require employees to follow absence procedures. False
True or False: Because Patrick’s three-week absence for surgery was approved and paid for under the workers’ compensation program, he does not need coverage under the FMLA. The time will only be covered by workers’ compensation. False – It is important to know that when an absence qualifies for WC, and a claim is denied under WC, this does not impact FMLA.
Tracy, who lives in Texas, requests an absence of five weeks to care for her terminally ill mother. At the end of week three, her mother passes away and Tracy remains out to tend to funeral services and take bereavement time. Tracy’s employer informs her that weeks one through three will be covered under federal FMLA. However, since her mother passed away at the end of week three, her absence is no longer covered under the federal FMLA. Tracy is entitled to five days of bereavement leave, but she will need to return at the beginning of week five of her original request. The state of Texas does not have a state FMLA leave. The federal FMLA and bereavement leave do not run concurrently as it is not a qualified event under the federal FMLA. There are some states, such as Oregon, which do cover bereavement as part of their state leave laws. Which regulation or program directs the requirement of Tracy’s return to work one week earlier than her original five-week leave request? Federal FMLA, Texas FMLA, or company policy? Company policy
Workers’ compensation covers which of the following benefits?A. Income replacementB. Death benefits to dependentsC. Medical coverage in addition in income replacementD. All of the above D
“James was hire on Sept. 1. When he injures himself in Peru, the two days he spends in a local hospital on May 16 and 17 count towards his FMLA leave. He is able to return to work on May 19. However, on May 22, he calls in sick as a result of neck pain, and the absence lasts 14 work days. He returns on June 11. Yes or No: On Nov. 5, James injures himself again and needs 14 weeks off. using the “”calendar year”” counting method, will James exhaust his 12 weeks of leave?” No
True or False: An employer may use an employee’s genetic information if the employee is exhibiting related health issues that may impact the safety of the employee or others around the employee. False
What specific information is protected by HIPAA?A. An individual’s past, present or future physical or mental health conditionB. The provision of healthcare to an individualC. The payment for the provision of healthcareD. All of the above D
Which of the following examples would NOT qualify as a serious health condition:A. Fri/Mon absence due to allergies, with a non-working weekend in betweenB. Morning sickness as a result of a normal pregnancy without complicationsC. Bi-annual colonoscopy prep day and procedureD. Bringing a parent to a one-hour physical therapy appointment C
True or False: The individual with the serious health condition must always be under a treatment plan. False
True or False: The FMLA defines a serious health condition as one in which an employee is unable to perform ONE of the essential functions of the employee’s position. True
Which of the following medical conditions would likely have a predictable absence schedule, requiring the employee to provide advance notice of leave?A. Migraine headachesB. Back painC. Pre-natal routine careD. Allergies C
Which option accurately reflects qualified FMLA time off for bonding offered to an employee?A. Birth of a biological child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster childB. Birth of a biological child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child, and/or addition of a stepchildC. Birth of a biological child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child and/or a child who is a ward of the state A
True or False: All employees who are entitled to leave may take a total of 480 hours of leave. False
The federal FMLA allows 12 workweeks for all leaves and qualified relationships. Some military related leaves allow an additional 14 weeks for a total of up to 26 weeks. Which of the following relationships would ONLY qualify under a military leave?A. SpouseB. ParentC. SiblingD. Child C
True or False: If an employee requests leave to care for their qualified family member under the military caregiver provisions, the service member must be on active duty at the time of the initial illness or injury. False
True or False: Military exigency and military caregiver leaves are NOT additional leave entitlements above and beyond time for the FMLA. True
Shannon works 5 days each week, for a schedule 8 hour day. Shannon is entitled to 12 workweeks based on a 40-hour schedule. All absences are calculated as a fraction of the employee’s individual schedule. For a traditional week, with no holidays, if Shannon takes one eight-hour day, she has taken 1/5 of a workweek (20% of a week). Shannon takes off Wednesday through Friday the week of Columbus Day, when the office is closed on Monday. What fraction of the week has she taken? 3/4 (75%)
Elizabeth works Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only and on those days is scheduled for 8 hour days. Elizabeth is entitled to 12 workweeks based on a 24-hour schedule. All absences are calculated as a fraction of the employee’s individual schedule. For a traditional week, with no holidays, if Elizabeth takes one eight-hour day, she has used 1/3 of a workweek (33% of a week) as she is only scheduled three days. Elizabeth takes off Wednesday through Friday the week of Columbus Day, when the office is closed on Monday. What fraction of the week has she taken? One week
In order to be eligible for FMLA leave, which of the following is required -A. An employee must have worked for at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 monthsB. An employee must have worked for a company for at least 12 months within the past 7 yearsC. The employee must work at a site that has 50 employees within a 75-mile radiusD. All of the above D
An employee worked for the same company with a four-year break. Upon return, they worked 11 months at 100 hours per month. The employee requests leave. Which answer below best describes their circumstances?A. The employee is eligible once they provide proof of prior employmentB. The employee is not eligible because they do not have 12 months of serviceC. The employee is eligible to take FMLA leaveD. The employee is not eligible because they do not have enough hours worked D
In January, Jeremy decided to adopt a baby from Argentina. He learned the requirements would include a 30-day visit to Argentina to process paperwork and to attend mandatory cultural learning sessions. Jeremy has not used FMLA time for any other reason as he knew he would need time to travel for the adoption. He plans to use the month of April to travel to Argentina for the adoption process. After the trip in April, Jeremy will return home for two months to await the completion of the adoption process. He will return to Argentina on July 1 to pick up his new son Emmanuel. On March 25, Jeremy requests the following time off to be protected under the FMLA:-the month of April for his 30-day mandatory visit and learning sessions-the month of July to immediately take custody of Emmanuel and spend more time learning about Argentina-the month of April the following year to finish bonding with Emmanuel, one year after starting the adoption processTrue or False: Jeremy’s absence in April is not covered because Jeremy did not have physical custody of the baby during the visit. False
In January, Jeremy decided to adopt a baby from Argentina. He learned the requirements would include a 30-day visit to Argentina to process paperwork and to attend mandatory cultural learning sessions. Jeremy has not used FMLA time for any other reason as he knew he would need time to travel for the adoption. He plans to use the month of April to travel to Argentina for the adoption process. After the trip in April, Jeremy will return home for two months to await the completion of the adoption process. He will return to Argentina on July 1 to pick up his new son Emmanuel. On March 25, Jeremy requests the following time off to be protected under the FMLA:-the month of April for his 30-day mandatory visit and learning sessions-the month of July to immediately take custody of Emmanuel and spend more time learning about Argentina-the month of April the following year to finish bonding with Emmanuel, one year after starting the adoption processChoose the correct absence decision scenario below:A. All 3 periods of time will be approved as long as Jeremy’s employer is okay with intermittent bonding time.B. The July absence will be partially approved and partially denied because nothing indicates he needs a full month to pick up the baby, but the remaining absence requests will be approved.C. The initial 30-day visit and the month of July will be approved, but the last 30-day request will be denied because it is more than one year from the start of the FMLA adoption process.D. The initial 30-day period will be approved if Jeremy provides appropriate legal documentation, indicating the exact date that Emmanuel was placed in his custody. A
In January, Jeremy decided to adopt a baby from Argentina. He learned the requirements would include a 30-day visit to Argentina to process paperwork and to attend mandatory cultural learning sessions. Jeremy has not used FMLA time for any other reason as he knew he would need time to travel for the adoption. He plans to use the month of April to travel to Argentina for the adoption process. After the trip in April, Jeremy will return home for two months to await the completion of the adoption process. He will return to Argentina on July 1 to pick up his new son Emmanuel. On March 25, Jeremy requests the following time off to be protected under the FMLA:-the month of April for his 30-day mandatory visit and learning sessions-the month of July to immediately take custody of Emmanuel and spend more time learning about Argentina-the month of April the following year to finish bonding with Emmanuel, one year after starting the adoption processTrue of False: Even though Jeremy did not provide 30 days of advance notice for the initial visit and cultural learning sessions, his employed may not delay his initial 30-day visit in April because it is a required part of the adoption process. False
True or False: An employee must have a biological relationship with or a legal responsibility for a child in order to take FMLA leave. False
“Which of the following family members living in the same house with a minor child could claim an “”in loco parientis”” relationship if the child had a serious health condition?A. GrandmotherB. UncleC. StepfatherD. All of the above” D
True or False: The stepston, stepdaughter, or stepparent of a covered service member can take military caregiver leave. True
True or False: An employee may take FMLA leave to care for a covered service member and also for another FMLA qualifying reason during a single 12-month period. True
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding leave for a seriously injured service member?A. The 26-week leave is restricted to one time per injury per family memberB. The illness or injury must occur as a result of active dutyC. The illness or injury must occur out of the countryD. The leave may be taken up to 5 years after discharge C
True or False: An employee may take FMLA leave to take a grandchild to a therapy appointment if the child’s parent is deployed on a military training in another state and the military member is a qualified relationship to the grandparent. False – the qualifying exigency must arise out of the foreign deployment of the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent.
On July 6, 2015, Julia took ten weeks of military caregiver leave to care for her husband, James, who was severely injured as a result of an explosion in the line of duty. He sustained head, neck and leg injuries. On Oct. 1, 2015, James is diagnosed with a brain injury, resulting from the same accident.How much additional leave is Julia entitled to take between Oct. 5, 2015 and Dec 31, 2015?A. 16 weeksB. 2 weeks A
On July 6, 2015, Julia took ten weeks of military caregiver leave to care for her husband, James, who was severely injured as a result of an explosion in the line of duty. He sustained head, neck and leg injuries. On Oct. 1, 2015, James is diagnosed with a brain injury, resulting from the same accident.Between July 6, 2015 and Dec. 31, 2015, Julia takes 22 workweeks of leave to care for her husband under military caregiver leave. On Oct. 5, 2015, her sister is injured while on active duty, how much leave is she entitled to take to care for her sister within the same 12 months, ending July 5, 2016?A. 26 workweeks because Julia seeks leave for a different personB. 4 workweeks B
“True or False: If an employer tracks FMLA leave using the “”calendar year”” counting method, they must also track the 26 weeks of military caregiver leave using a calendar year to ensure a consistent process and treatment of employees.” False
Under the FMLA, which of the following DOES NOT qualify as an exigency for military families?A. Post-deployment activitiesB. Short-notice deploymentC. Childcare and school activitiesD. CounselingE. Rest and recuperationF. Pre-deployment vacationG. Military eventsH. Financial and legal arrangementsI. Parental Care F
Molly lives in Oregon and has worked full time for her employer for a couple of years. Molly is pregnant and needs eight weeks of leave at the end of her complicated pregnancy. This includes two weeks of prenatal leave and six weeks of post-partum leave. Shortly after returning to work, her mother becomes terminally ill and Molly requests four weeks of leave to care for her mother. Unfortunately, her mother passes away at the end of the second week of leave. Will Molly be approved for all four weeks of her leave request, given that her mother passed away before the end of the leave? Yes
Tony lives in Massachusetts and has a child born in February. He and his spouse then adopt twins in August. How much leave time is Tony entitled to under Massachusetts Parental Leave?A. 8 weeks in February and 8 weeks in AugustB. 8 weeks in February onlyC. 16 weeks totalD. 8 weeks in February and 16 weeks in August D
An employee in California has worked for her employer for 11 months, working 20 hours per week. She requires an eight-week absence due to pregnancy complications. What will be the outcome of her leave based on federal FMLA and California pregnancy disability leave (PDL) requirements?A. All 8 weeks will be denied under the federal FMLA and approved under California PDLB. The first 4 weeks will be denied under the federal FMLA and approved under California PDL, and the last 4 weeks will be approved under the federal FMLA and California PDLC. All 8 weeks will be denied under both the federal FMLA and California PDL A
Annabeth lives in the District of Columbia. She works for an employer covered by both federal and state leave laws and has met all eligibility requirements under applicable laws. She has never taken leave under federal or state laws. She requests 14 weeks of leave to care for her sister. She also intends on taking leave in the future for the rotator cuff surgery she has put off and leave to care for her mom when she schedules her hip replacement. If Annabeth takes 14 weeks of leave to care for her sister, how much federal and state leave time will she have remaining for the 24-month period?A. She will have 2 weeks of state leave left to care for family and 16 weeks of state leave for her own health condition. She will also have 12 weeks of federal leave each yearB. Because a sister is not a qualified relationship under federal or state laws, she will still have 16 weeks of state leave to care for a qualified family member and 16 weeks of state leave for her own health condition. She will also have 12 weeks of federal leave each year.C. She will have 2 weeks of state leave left to care for family and 16 weeks of state leave for her own health condition. She will have exhausted her federal leave in year 1, but will still have 12 weeks of federal leave in year 2 A
Annabeth has 4 separate, continuous absences in a 24-month (104 week) period:-Weeks 1-14 are taken to care for her sister. She then returns to work for weeks 15-36-Weeks 37-52 are taken off for her rotator cuff surgery that has complications. However, she returns to work starting at week 53 (which is the beginning of year 2) through week 74-Her nephew is in an accident and she takes weeks 78 and 79 off-Because she had already scheduled weeks 85-96 for her mom’s hip replacement, she takes the absence and is able to return to work with no further absences through the end of the 24-month (104 week) period.Are all of Annabeth’s absences described on the previous slide covered under federal and/or District of Columbia state leave laws?A. No. The last 4 weeks of Annabeth’s rotator cuff surgery were not covered because she had already exhausted her available leave to care for her own health conditionB. Yes. All 4 absence periods were covered under one or both of the leave lawsC. No. The 2 weeks Annabeth took care for her nephew were not covered because she had exhausted all of her state leave in the first 12-month period, and she did not have any state leave in the second 12-month period to care for qualified relationships not covered by the federal FMLA B
True or False: It is an employer’s responsibility to confirm an employee is eligible for FMLA leave, each time an absence occurs for the same reason. False – once an employee has met the eligibility requirement for a specific reason and relationship, their eligibility for that reason may not be rechecked for one year.
True or False: You receive a certification for Absence, Plus Treatment of severe respiratory issues, possible bronchitis. The physician indicates she consulted with the employee over the phone, provided prescriptions, and authorized the claimant to miss four days of work until the antibiotics have taken effect. This information is sufficient to define a serious health condition. False
Which of the following is a qualified healthcare provider?A. Nurse PractitionerB. MidwifeC. DentistD. All of the above D
Which ONE of the following meets the definition of a serious health condition without any additional medical information?A. Employee is on a regimen of prescription medicationB. The period of incapacity is longer than 3 daysC. Treatment is provided at least 2 times per year by a healthcare providerD. Overnight stay in a hospital D
Which of the following does NOT need to be included in a written policy?A. Contents of the FMLA posterB. The 12-month counting method usedC. Substitution policies regarding paid leaveD. A list of FMLA-approved reasons for leave broken out by approval rateE. Benefits rights during leave D
True or False: For employees whose primary language is not English, an employer must post an FMLA poster in a language in which the employees are literate. False
Theodore injured his back last year and was out of work for a few weeks. He has been working without pain for a few months. Three months ago he began to complain to his supervisor of back spasms. He has a very physical job. Since business was slow, his supervisor would let him leave for the day if he mentioned the back spasms were bothering him. Which of the following statements best describes the supervisor’s actions?A. By not having Theodore apply for FMLA leave, the supervisor sets a precedent which allows Theodore to modify his schedule any time he doesn’t feel well.B. The supervisor was right to handle things with flexibility as Theodore’s job is strenuous and could cause a workers’ compensation claim.C. By letting Theodore leave early, a complaint cannot be filed with the company, so the supervisor reduced the company’s risk.D. The supervisor has failed to ensure Theodore begins the process for seeking the job protection provided under the FMLA. D
Theodore injured his back last year and was out of work for a few weeks. He has been working without pain for a few months. Three months ago he began to complain to his supervisor of back spasms. He has a very physical job. Since business was slow, his supervisor would let him leave for the day if he mentioned the back spasms were bothering him. True or False: When Theodore is ready to return to work, his doctor authorizes him to work two half days a week for eight months. Theodore has been back at work for seven months, has not had any additional absences from work, and seems to have improved substantially in his movement. Based on this information, his employer is wondering why he needs to continue with a reduced work schedule and can now seek re-certification. True
“Erin is often late for work. She’s been written up for this behavior previously. Today she calls in unexpectedly, indicating that her mother fell in the shower. She’s at the hospital and says that she’ll likely need several weeks off to care for her. Select the response that is MOST LIKELY to violate the FMLA’s statement that it is unlawful for an employer to “”interfere, restrain, or deny the exercise of … any right provided under”” the FMLA?A. You’ve had a lot of absences recently so when this is settled, we do need to talk.B. I’m sorry to hear about your mom, but your absence puts us in a very difficult position.” B
True or False: A supervisor is reluctant to give an employee who took FMLA leave for cancer treatment responsibility to for a major new project. The supervisor fears that the cancer will return so he chooses to assign the project to someone else. This is an example of retaliation. True
Mark is a computer programmer and was recently diagnosed with clinical depression. After his diagnosis and successful plan of treatment, he is ready to return to work. Which of the following would NOT be a reasonable accommodation for Mark?A. Flexible telecommutingB. Increased break times to get outdoors for access to natural lightingC. Provide a job coach or mentorD. Have first choice among low-stress or deadline independent assignmentsE. Intermittent leave D
Mark is a computer programmer and was recently diagnosed with clinical depression. After his diagnosis and successful plan of treatment, he is ready to return to work. After a two-week leave and treatment for depression, Mark asks to return to work on a part-time basis. His employer tells him that the can’t return to work until he doesn’t require either restrictions or accommodations because they need everyone at full capacity to meet an important deadline. Based on these cursory facts, is Mark likely to succeed if he files a discrimination charge with the EEOC? Yes
Mark has returned to work for 11 weeks. He works full time, but in an effort to allow him to manage his depression, he was granted an accommodation for 12 weeks to telecommute two of the five days each week. On the days he telecommutes, he is unavailable for in-person meetings or to stay late for long sessions. There is one week left of his accommodation; however, his team has expressed to Marian that in order to meet their deadlines, all members of the team need to be in the office and available for overtime. Morale is slipping within the team, and there are complaints that their bonus will be lost because of Mark’ schedule. Which of the following options should Marian choose when handling this issue for the team as a whole?A. Explain to Mark the team’s low morale and the fact that they really need him to step up at least for the next few days, then he can return to his modified scheduleB.Explain to the team that Mark’s well-being is more important than a deadline, and they need to just rallyC. Request that Mark ask his doctor if he can be released to return to his normal work schedule a few days ahead of time.D. Assure the team that Mark’s ability to telecommute has not impacted his work up to this point, and she doesn’t foresee it as a hindrance to the team meeting its deadline. D
True or False: When Mark returns to work, he has exhausted his FMLA leave but his doctor recommends that he work part-time for one month. His employer can reduce his healthcare based on his part-time status. True
True or False: Mark isn’t the first programmer at his company to seek treatment for depression. There have been two other employees to do so. In both cases, they returned to work for a while but were eventually terminated because they continued to require more and more leave. Based on this history, HR doesn’t want to allow Mark to return to work, indicating that his leave is likely to turn into an indefinite leave because depression is a chronic and incurable illness. The employer is right in believing that Mark will not be able to function at full capacity and is likely to go out again based on past experience with other employees. False
Charisse applies for a job as an accountant for a factory in Minnesota that produces pet products. She has an impressive resume and meets all of the qualifications to carry out the essential functions of the job. She is chosen as one of the top applicants to come for an interview. Upon arrival, they see she is in a wheelchair. For Charisse to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment, the company will need to make an accommodation for her to ensure safe passage into the building during winter months or to allow her to work from home when there is inclement weather. The cost of building a ramp would be nominal compared to the overall expense of general building maintenance, and there are other administrative positions that work from home on a regular basis. True or False: Because Charisse’s limitation is obvious and is not something she is able to keep private, the employer may inquire if being in a wheelchair is a permanent and/or full-time disability. False
Charisse applies for a job as an accountant for a factory in Minnesota that produces pet products. She has an impressive resume and meets all of the qualifications to carry out the essential functions of the job. She is chosen as one of the top applicants to come for an interview. Upon arrival, they see she is in a wheelchair. For Charisse to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment, the company will need to make an accommodation for her to ensure safe passage into the building during winter months or to allow her to work from home when there is inclement weather. The cost of building a ramp would be nominal compared to the overall expense of general building maintenance, and there are other administrative positions that work from home on a regular basis. Yes or No: Although Charisse is the most qualified candidate for the position, the employer has decided not to offer the position to her because they do not want to incur the expense of building and maintaining an accessible ramp. In addition, they have never allowed an accountant to work from home, and they feel that they should not be required to alter the job description because of Charisse’s disability. Is the employer justified in not offering the job to Charisse? No
Michael is a Senior Sales Associate for an insurance company. One of the essential functions of his job is to speak with clients on the phone and in person at on-site presentations. Michael is in a car accident where he sustained a head injury. A long-term (and perhaps permanent) result of the accident is that he has developed a significant speech impairment, and he can become forgetful and lose his concentration. Which of the following actions must his employer take?A. They must no longer require Michael to attend presentations.B. They are not required to keep Michael in this position because he is unable to perform one of the essential functions of his job, and there is not an accommodation which will enable him to preset to clients with the same quality as before.C. They must provide Michael with an assistant to attend on-site presentations and do the majority of the presenting, as an assistant would be a reasonable accommodation. B
“Jennifer has been experiencing back pain, which seems to be exacerbated by long periods of time sitting down. She has had a number of absences to see her chiropractor, and her employer is aware of her medically-related absences. Yes or No: Jennifer says to her supervisor, “”I wish whoever buys our office furniture would get the kind of chair I just got for my new home office.”” Because the supervisor knows that Jennifer has had back pain, is Jennifer’s statement enough for the supervisor to be expected to recognize that Jennifer’s fondness for her new chair at home is related to her back pain and be expected to see Jennifer’s statement as a request for an accommodation and a trigger to start the interactive process?” No
“Jennifer has been experiencing back pain, which seems to be exacerbated by long periods of time sitting down. She has had a number of absences to see her chiropractor, and her employer is aware of her medically-related absences. Yes or No: The scenario confirmed that Jennifer’s supervisor is aware of her back pain and that her FMLA absences have been to visit her chiropractor for the back pain. Jennifer states, “”I just got this great new cordless headset for my home office. I feel like it makes me so much more productive, and my back doesn’t even hurt after I have been on calls all day.”” Does this serve as an accommodation request?” Yes
Jennifer has back pain that is exacerbated by extended periods of sitting and using a handset phone on long calls. Her employer is aware that an accommodation should be assessed. Jennifer has requested two options as accommodations to her medical condition. She wold like to either have a private office so she could use a speaker phone when making lengthy calls, or she would like to work from home on days with long calls as she has an ergonomically correct chair and headset at her home office. Which of the following is the best next step for Jennifer’s employer to take?A. The employer could first do an ergonomic assessment of her existing equipment.B. The employer should deny Jennifer’s accommodation request as they have never been granted to a person in her position in the past.C. Jennifer could be allowed to work from home on days with long calls until an alternative is found.D. None of the above are correct as the company needs to first obtain medical information before making immediate changes. C
Jennifer’s employer has had a chance to walk through an interactive process with Jennifer to identify a list of possible accommodations for her back pain. These include: purchasing a new chair and headset, installing a sit/stand station, changing Jennifer’s work arrangement to work from home on the days that she has lengthy calls. Identify the best next step for Jennifer’s employer to take from the options below:A. Always start with the cheapest optionB. It is up to the employee to choose unless the cost is prohibitiveC. Engage in a discussion with the employee to review the options and put a written agreement in place to document the action chosen and to revisit if there are additional concerns C
True or False: An employee’s medical information that is kept in their personnel file and in a locked file cabinet is duly considered protected under the ADA. False
Protected genetic information under GINA includes which of the following?A. The employee’s medical history onlyB. The medical history of the employee and any family members, including genetic testing that reveals an increased risk of an individual’s likelihood of developing an illnessC. The medical history of the employee and any family members, including any genetic testing regardless of the results of the test C
“James was hire on Sept. 1. When he injures himself in Peru, the two days he spends in a local hospital on May 16 and 17 count towards his FMLA leave. He is able to return to work on May 19. However, on May 22, he calls in sick as a result of neck pain, and the absence lasts 14 work days. He returns on June 11. Using the “”fixed year (hire date)”” counting method, how many weeks or days does James have available, beginning Nov. 5 when he injures himself and needs three months off?A. 8 weeks and 3 daysB. 52 daysC. 12 weeks” C
True or False: Because jury duty is required, not optional, all employers must provide pay. False
Which of the following is NOT true about paid parental leave?A. Paid programs can be employee-funded and/or employer-fundedB. It may be used for sick child or well-care visitsC. It may be used for care of an elderly parentD. All of the above C