aPHR Employee Relations 5

Question 1

An employee files an internal harassment complaint. Which action by HR would constitute improper retaliation?

Accepted Answer

Reassigning the complainant to a less desirable shift shortly after the complaint is filed

Answer

Reassigning the complainant to a worse shift after filing a complaint is adverse action that constitutes illegal retaliation.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'at-will employment'?

Accepted Answer

Either the employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason

Answer

At-will employment means either party can terminate the relationship at any time for any reason that is not illegal, absent a contract stating otherwise.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of a workplace investigation?

Accepted Answer

To gather facts objectively and determine what occurred

Answer

A workplace investigation seeks to gather facts impartially so the organization can make informed, fair decisions about the matter.

Question 4

Which scenario represents a 'hostile work environment' form of harassment under Title VII?

Accepted Answer

Coworkers repeatedly posting offensive cartoons targeting a protected group in shared spaces

Answer

Repeated, severe, or pervasive conduct based on a protected characteristic that alters the work environment constitutes hostile work environment harassment.

Question 5

An HR professional learns that a manager is falsifying employee time records. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report the finding through the appropriate internal channels, such as legal or senior leadership

Answer

Falsifying time records violates the FLSA and company policy; HR must escalate through proper internal channels regardless of who is involved.

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR Employee Relations 5