MARICOPA COUNTY COMPENSATION
POLICY: SALARY, INCENTIVES, AND HR
GUIDELINES | STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS |
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,What is the purpose of the To outline the County's compensation
Maricopa County Compensation philosophy, strategy, tools, and compliance with
Policy? wage laws.
What authority allows the Board of A.R.S. § 11-251(38)
Supervisors to establish salary and
wage plans?
Who does the Maricopa County All Maricopa County elected offices, appointed
Compensation Policy apply to? departments, the Flood Control District, and the
Maricopa County Library District, except for
certain elected officials.
Define 'Base Pay Rate'. A rate of pay exclusive of any differentials,
incentives, or other compensation.
What is an 'FLSA Exempt Employees who are exempt from Overtime pay
Employee'? under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What is an 'FLSA Non-exempt Employees who are entitled to Overtime pay.
Employee'?
, What does 'Overtime' refer to in the Hours Worked over the maximum number of
context of FLSA? hours permitted by the FLSA in an FLSA Non-
exempt Employee's established workweek.
What is 'Premium Pay'? Additional pay for working certain types of
hours or under certain conditions.
What is the A non-permanent assignment into a higher-level
'Management/Professional management or professional role that would
Assignment (MPA)'? typically be assigned to a budgeted position.
What is 'Severance Pay'? A discretionary payment in exchange for a
Release of Claims from an employee.
What is a 'Release of Claims'? A binding commitment in exchange for
payments and consideration described in a
Severance Agreement.
What is the 'Fair Labor Standards The federal law that establishes minimum wage,
Act (FLSA)'? Overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and
child labor standards.
What does 'Reduction in Force The involuntary separation of employees from
(RIF)' mean? County employment due to organizational or
departmental decisions.
POLICY: SALARY, INCENTIVES, AND HR
GUIDELINES | STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep
,What is the purpose of the To outline the County's compensation
Maricopa County Compensation philosophy, strategy, tools, and compliance with
Policy? wage laws.
What authority allows the Board of A.R.S. § 11-251(38)
Supervisors to establish salary and
wage plans?
Who does the Maricopa County All Maricopa County elected offices, appointed
Compensation Policy apply to? departments, the Flood Control District, and the
Maricopa County Library District, except for
certain elected officials.
Define 'Base Pay Rate'. A rate of pay exclusive of any differentials,
incentives, or other compensation.
What is an 'FLSA Exempt Employees who are exempt from Overtime pay
Employee'? under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What is an 'FLSA Non-exempt Employees who are entitled to Overtime pay.
Employee'?
, What does 'Overtime' refer to in the Hours Worked over the maximum number of
context of FLSA? hours permitted by the FLSA in an FLSA Non-
exempt Employee's established workweek.
What is 'Premium Pay'? Additional pay for working certain types of
hours or under certain conditions.
What is the A non-permanent assignment into a higher-level
'Management/Professional management or professional role that would
Assignment (MPA)'? typically be assigned to a budgeted position.
What is 'Severance Pay'? A discretionary payment in exchange for a
Release of Claims from an employee.
What is a 'Release of Claims'? A binding commitment in exchange for
payments and consideration described in a
Severance Agreement.
What is the 'Fair Labor Standards The federal law that establishes minimum wage,
Act (FLSA)'? Overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and
child labor standards.
What does 'Reduction in Force The involuntary separation of employees from
(RIF)' mean? County employment due to organizational or
departmental decisions.
