Raul Is an Employee of Software Applications Corporation

question 4

Multiple Choice

Raul is an employee of Software Applications Corporation. Raul is most likely to be exempt from federal overtime-pay requirements if his primary job duty involves

• A) discretion and independent judgment.
• B) no advanced knowledge or specialized instructions.
• C) no discretion or independent judgment.
• D) telecommuting.

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Definitions:

Gainsharing

A type of incentive plan where employees receive bonuses based on the cost-saving or performance improvements they help achieve for the company.

Merit Pay

A compensation strategy that links pay increases to performance appraisal ratings.

Group Bonus

A type of incentive pay awarded to a team or group of employees for achieving specific goals or metrics.

Group Incentives

Compensation or rewards offered to a group of employees for achieving or surpassing predetermined goals as a unit.