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HRCI SPHR Exam
Senior Professional in Human Resources (Page 21 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026
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Which of the following is described in the statement below?
"If an employee is called by the employer for work and there is no work available, the employer may be required by state law or employment agreements to pay for a minimum number of hours of work."

  1. Reporting pay
  2. Hazard pay
  3. Gross pay
  4. Base pay

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Answer option A is correct. If an employee is called by the employer for work and there is no work available, the employer may be required by state law or employment agreements to pay for a minimum number of hours of work. This is known as reporting pay. Answer option B is incorrect. Hazard pay is additional pay for working in dangerous conditions. Answer option C is incorrect. Gross pay is the amount earned by an employee before taxes are not paid. Answer option D is incorrect. Base pay is the foundation of an employer's compensation program because it reflects the value placed on individual jobs by the organization.
Chapter: Compensation and Benefits
Objective: Total Rewards Defined



An employee earning $22, 500 per year supervises three employees and spends 35 hours per week on essential job duties that require discretion and independent judgment. Which of the following describes this employee?

  1. Exempt, based on the executive exemption test
  2. Exempt, based on the administrative exemption test
  3. Nonexempt, based on the salary basis requirement
  4. Nonexempt

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Answer option C is correct. Effective in 2004, employees must be paid a minimum of $455 per week to be exempt from FLSA requirements. This employee earns only $432.69 per week. ($22, 500/52 weeks = $432.69.) Although D is also correct, the best answer is the one that explains why. See Chapter 6 for more information.
Chapter: Compensation and Benefits
Objective: Compensation



Beth is a nonexempt employee and she earns $17.45 per hour in her job. She has worked 40 hours this week, but management has requested that Beth work seven more hours this weekend. What is the total payment, before taxes, that Beth will be due for her work this week?

  1. $820.15
  2. $698
  3. $1, 230.22
  4. $881.22

Answer(s): D


Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470- 43096-5. Chapter Six: Total Rewards. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Compensation and Benefits
Objective: Compensation



As a HR Professional you must understand the laws and regulations, which affect employee compensation. Which of the following was the first to address a minimum wage for employees?

  1. Davis-Bacon Act
  2. Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act
  3. Fair Labor Standards Act
  4. Portal-to-Portal Act

Answer(s): A


Reference:

PHR Exam Prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter Six: Total Rewards. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586- 44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Compensation and Benefits
Objective: Compensation



What is the purpose of the OSHA consulting service?

  1. Helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace
  2. Acts as a one-time service
  3. Does not require compliance with OSHA standards
  4. Fines employers for violating OSHA safety standards

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Answer option A is correct. OSHA consultants provide free services to assist employers in identifying workplace hazards and the standards that apply in their workplaces. The consulting service requires employers to abate any hazards that are identified during the consultation but does not fine them for violations. To receive a free consultation, employers must agree to advise OSHA of changes in operating processes that may require additional consultations. See Chapter 8 for more information.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment



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