HRCI aPHR : Associate Professional in Human Resources

Seniority will always be the determining factor in a union agreement.
Response:

• A. Seniority is only used by unions that have contracts or subcontracts with federal agencies.
• B. Not always. Some union contracts will use education as the determining factor overruling seniority in the process.
• C. Universally, unions will rely on seniority as the determining factor for all treatment under contract provisions.
• D. Public agencies rely on seniority, and they are the only ones with those agreements.

Employers have the right to:
Response:

• A. Divide the workforce into teams that will all write letters to politicians opposing current legislative action.
• B. Hire and fire people without influence from any federal law. State laws apply.
• C. Expect employees to work hard during the time they are on the job.
• D. Treat employees any way they want in a democratic marketplace.

Sexual harassment cannot originate from:
Response:

• A. A co-worker who suggests a nice hot-tub relaxation party, swimsuits optional
• B. A neighbor who invites the target employee to participate in a birthday celebration for his wife
• C. A supervisor off the job
• D. A supervisor on the job

The Family and Medical Leave Act will apply to an employee who
Response:

• A. Is a new father wanting to take time off for bonding with his new son
• B. Is an uncle who wants to travel to the "old country" to see his new niece
• C. Is a sister wanting to surprise her brother for his 50th birthday
• D. Is a mother who wants to take more time off following her vacation

Latisha works for a veterinarian as the office manager. She also serves as the HR manager. It is a small practice with only 12 employees. The boss, veterinarian Jill, is strict about handling needles and other sharp instruments.
Also, since they are not dealing with human patients, Dr. Jill says they don't have to worry about bloodborne pathogens. Is she right?
Response:

• A. Dr. Jill is wrong. While animal blood may not transfer human diseases, accidental human injury by sharps can cause human blood transfer.
• B. Dr. Jill is wrong. Animal blood can easily transmit most human diseases.
• C. Dr. Jill is right. However, Latisha should ignore the issue until there is need to respond to an accident involving a needle or other sharp instrument. Then she can put together a program.
• D. Dr. Jill is right. Even if someone should get stuck by a needle, there is still no coverage under OSHA's regulations.