WorkKeys Reading for Information 3 Flashcards

Attendance bonuses go to employees with zero unexcused absences; 1 late arrival = 0.5 unexcused absences. An employee has 2 late arrivals in Q1. Do they receive the bonus?

Answer: No, 2 late arrivals equal 1 unexcused absence

2 × 0.5 = 1 full unexcused absence, disqualifying the employee.

Policy allows carrying forward a maximum of 5 unused vacation days. An employee has 9 unused days on December 30. How many will be forfeited?

Answer: 4 days

9 - 5 = 4 days forfeited.

Instructions: mix Solution A and B in 2:1 ratio, max 500 mL total. How much of Solution A is in a max-size batch?

Answer: 333 mL

Solution A = (2/3) × 500 = 333 mL.

A notice states: repairs over $500 require a second technician to co-sign the maintenance log. A repair costs $650. What must happen?

Answer: A second technician must co-sign the log

$650 > $500, so a second technician must verify and co-sign the log.

A document states Non-Exempt employees get overtime for hours beyond 40/week; Exempt employees do not. A salaried manager works 50 hours. Are they entitled to overtime?

Answer: No, salaried managers are typically Exempt

Salaried managers are typically Exempt. The document states Exempt employees receive no overtime.

Fragile items must be double-boxed with labels on all 6 sides. Items over 20 lbs must be palletized. A 25-lb fragile item is being shipped. What actions are required?

Answer: Double-box, label all 6 sides, and palletize

Fragile = double-box + label 6 sides. Over 20 lbs = palletize. Both requirements apply.