SHRM-CP Employee & Labor Relations

Question 1

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which of the following is considered a protected concerted activity?

Accepted Answer

An employee discussing wages with a coworker

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An employee refusing to follow a manager's lawful directive

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An employee stealing company property while on strike

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An employee spreading false rumors about a supervisor

Question 2

Which federal law prohibits employers from interfering with employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining?

Accepted Answer

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

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Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an employee grievance procedure?

Accepted Answer

To provide a structured process for resolving workplace disputes

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To discipline employees who violate company policies

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To document employee performance for termination purposes

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To comply with OSHA safety reporting requirements

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the 'just cause' standard for employee termination?

Accepted Answer

Termination requiring a sufficient reason and fair investigative procedures

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Termination based solely on an employer's business needs

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Termination requiring only documented performance reviews

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Termination allowed at any time without explanation in at-will states

Question 5

An HR manager discovers that two employees are in a romantic relationship and one directly supervises the other. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Assess potential conflicts of interest and consider structural remedies such as reassignment

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Immediately terminate the supervising employee

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Issue a formal written warning to both employees

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Require the employees to disclose the relationship to all coworkers

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an unfair labor practice (ULP) by an employer?

Accepted Answer

Threatening employees who support union organizing

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Requiring employees to attend mandatory safety training

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Implementing a drug testing policy after collective bargaining

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Establishing an at-will employment policy

Question 7

What is 'progressive discipline' in an employment context?

Accepted Answer

A disciplinary approach using increasingly severe consequences for repeated violations

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A system where managers can immediately terminate employees for any infraction

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A training program designed to improve employee performance metrics

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A federal legal requirement under the NLRA