Problem
While monitoring the HR channel, you receive the following chat messages from employees:
A. Dear HR: I just transferred to the Texas branch. Can my employer reduce the number of hours I work based on the state Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) laws?
B. Dear HR: I'm an hourly worker. If my shift is only six hours, how many breaks am I allowed to have according to the federal FLSA laws?
C. Dear HR: I am a supervisor, and I always work more than eight hours a day. Am I supposed to receive overtime according to federal FLSA laws? If not, why?
Directions
Write a response to each of the three employee chat messages above as if you are the HR professional responding through instant messaging.
Specifically, your responses must address the following rubric criteria:
A. Hours: Determine whether an employer can reduce hours based on state FLSA laws.
B. Breaks: Explain how many breaks are allowed for an hourly worker based on federal FLSA laws.
C. Overtime: Determine overtime eligibility for a supervisor based on federal FLSA laws. Provide rationale.
Additionally, be sure that overall, your general writing style aligns with the following:
A. Tone: Discuss human resource roles and responsibilities using an engaging tone and encouraging questions.
B. Format: Communicate in a clear and concise writing style, offering information in high-level, small pieces.