SHRM-CP Employee & Labor Relations

Question 1

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which of the following is considered a protected concerted activity?

Accepted Answer

An employee discussing wages with a coworker

Answer

The NLRA protects employees' rights to discuss wages and working conditions with coworkers as concerted activity for mutual aid and protection.

Question 2

Which federal law prohibits employers from interfering with employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining?

Accepted Answer

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

Answer

The NLRA (1935) establishes employees' rights to organize, form unions, and engage in collective bargaining free from employer interference.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an employee grievance procedure?

Accepted Answer

To provide a structured process for resolving workplace disputes

Answer

A grievance procedure provides employees a formal channel to raise and resolve workplace disputes through a defined, consistent process.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the 'just cause' standard for employee termination?

Accepted Answer

Termination requiring a sufficient reason and fair investigative procedures

Answer

Just cause requires employers to have a legitimate, documented reason for termination and to follow fair, consistent procedures before acting.

Question 5

An HR manager discovers that two employees are in a romantic relationship and one directly supervises the other. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Assess potential conflicts of interest and consider structural remedies such as reassignment

Answer

HR should evaluate the conflict of interest and consider structural solutions like reassignment before taking punitive action.

SHRM-CP - Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional Practice Test

SHRM-CP - Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional Practice Test

SHRM-CP Employee & Labor Relations