Comp & Benefits Assignment Please do your best to answer the following questions/scenarios related to compensation & benefits. You should consult text and online resources as appropriate to help you (for example, you may need to look up a law specific to the state of Colorado through the Colorado Department of Labor, or you may find relevant information through websites like SHRM, O*Net, etc.

1. Karina has worked full-time as a receptionist and book-keeper in for a small independently owned salon in Colorado Springs for the past 3 years. In addition to Karina, the owner of the salon employs 3 full-time salon technicians and 2 part-time employees. Karina is expecting a baby next month and wants to take 10 weeks of leave after her baby is born. The salons policy is to provide 3 weeks of paid leave. Is Karina eligible to take the additional 7 weeks of leave she wants? Discuss the relevant law(s) and interpretation as applied to this case.

2. Yael earns $20/hour working as a stocker at a large discount store in Colorado Springs. The workweek at the store runs from 12:00 AM Monday to 11:59 PM Sunday. Last week, Yael worked the following times: Monday - off

Tuesday 4pm - 8pm (minus 2 30minute lunches)

Wednesday -off

Thursday -off

Friday -off

Saturday 4pm - 8pm (minus 2 30minute lunches)

Sunday off a. How much should Yael be paid (before taxes) this week? b. Would this amount differ if the store was located in a state (other than Colorado) that has the exact same overtime laws as stated in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act?