HRCI Employee Relations

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of progressive discipline in HR?

Accepted Answer

To give employees a chance to correct behavior before termination

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To fast-track poor performers out of the organization

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To comply with federal wage laws

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To eliminate the need for performance reviews

Question 2

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employees have the right to engage in:

Accepted Answer

Concerted protected activity

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Unlimited paid leave

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Mandatory arbitration waivers

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Company profit sharing

Question 3

What is 'constructive discharge' in US employment law?

Accepted Answer

When intolerable working conditions force an employee to resign

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When an employee is terminated without cause

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When a position is eliminated due to downsizing

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When an employee retires early with an incentive package

Question 4

What does an 'open-door policy' in employee relations typically mean?

Accepted Answer

Employees may raise concerns directly with management without fear of retaliation

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The workplace operates without physical office partitions

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All employee files are accessible to coworkers

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Managers must keep their office doors open at all times

Question 5

Which HRCI certification exam domain specifically covers employee and labor relations?

Accepted Answer

PHR and SPHR both include an employee and labor relations functional area

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Only the GPHR covers labor relations

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Only the aPHR covers employee relations

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Labor relations is covered exclusively in the SPHRi

Question 6

What is 'employee engagement' most accurately defined as?

Accepted Answer

The emotional commitment an employee has to the organization and its goals

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The number of hours an employee works per week

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Compliance with company policies and procedures

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Participation in mandatory training programs