PHRca California Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining 2

Question 1

The Ralph C. Dills Act governs collective bargaining for which group of California workers?

Accepted Answer

California state civil service employees

Answer

The Ralph C. Dills Act covers California state civil service employees and establishes their right to collective bargaining with the state.

Question 2

Which board has exclusive jurisdiction over labor relations matters involving agricultural employees in California?

Accepted Answer

Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB)

Answer

The Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) was created by the ALRA to administer farm worker labor relations and has exclusive jurisdiction over California agricultural employees.

Question 3

What is 'card check' recognition in the context of union organizing?

Accepted Answer

A procedure where an employer voluntarily recognizes a union based on signed authorization cards showing majority employee support

Answer

Card check recognition allows an employer to recognize a union voluntarily when a majority of employees sign authorization cards, bypassing the formal NLRB secret ballot election process.

Question 4

Under California law, which statement MOST accurately describes public sector strikes?

Accepted Answer

Most California public sector employees have a limited right to strike, but certain groups such as police and firefighters are prohibited from striking

Answer

California generally permits public sector strikes except for certain essential service workers like police, firefighters, and prison guards, where strikes are prohibited to protect public safety.

Question 5

In California collective bargaining, 'impasse' occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Good faith negotiations have been exhausted and the parties are deadlocked with no progress

Answer

Impasse is reached when both parties have bargained in good faith but are deadlocked, typically triggering statutory impasse resolution procedures such as mediation or factfinding.

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca California Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining 2