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

Wages, hours, and other working conditions are mandatory subjects of bargaining under the NLRA, meaning either party can insist on bargaining to impasse.

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

Just cause requires the employer to show the employee knew the rule, the rule was reasonable, and the discipline was proportionate to the offense.

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

An agency shop requires all employees to pay dues or fees to the union but does not require formal union membership.

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

Answer

Implementing a unilateral change to a mandatory subject of bargaining without notifying and bargaining with the union is an unfair labor practice.

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

Answer

A bargaining impasse occurs when good faith negotiations have stalled and neither party is willing to make further concessions.

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CPHR Labour and Employee Relations 2