CPHR Labour and Employee Relations 2

Question 1

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which of the following is considered a mandatory subject of bargaining?

Accepted Answer

Wages, hours, and working conditions

Answer

Company logo and branding

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Corporate investment strategy

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Executive compensation packages

Question 2

A 'just cause' standard for discipline typically requires an employer to demonstrate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

That the employee was aware of the rule and the penalty was proportionate

Answer

That the employee was terminated within 30 days of the infraction

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That a written warning was issued at least twice before termination

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That union consent was obtained prior to disciplinary action

Question 3

Which type of union security clause requires all bargaining unit employees to pay union dues as a condition of employment, even if they are not union members?

Accepted Answer

Agency shop

Answer

Closed shop

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Union shop

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Open shop

Question 4

An employer implements a new attendance policy without bargaining with the certified union. This action most likely constitutes a:

Accepted Answer

Unilateral change unfair labor practice

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Permissive subject violation

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Lawful management rights exercise

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Good faith bargaining impasse

Question 5

During contract negotiations, management and the union reach a point where neither side will move further. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Bargaining impasse

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Conciliation

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Mediation failure

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Interest arbitration

Question 6

Which grievance arbitration principle holds that an arbitrator's award must draw its essence from the collective bargaining agreement?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Wheel doctrine

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Parol evidence rule

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Zipper clause principle

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Past practice rule

Question 7

An employee refuses to cross a picket line set up by another union at their workplace. Under most labor law frameworks, this action is:

Accepted Answer

A protected concerted activity

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Grounds for immediate termination

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A secondary boycott violation

Answer

A wildcat strike