HRCI Exam SPHR Topic 5 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's SPHR exam

Question #: 96
Topic #: 5

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As an HR Professional, you must sometimes terminate employees from your organization. When an employee is terminated, there must be a just cause or a good cause for the termination. Which one of the following is not a valid just cause for the employee's termination?

AWhether reasonable 'proof' of the violation existed, or was obtained through investigation

BWhether the employee was warned in advance

CWhether the rule has been applied consistently

DWhether the employee is a member of a protected class

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Suggested Answer: C

Answer option C is correct.

A Notice of Contest must be filed within 15 days of the citation. The OSH Act requires employers to allow the CSHO to inspect the workplace (D). Employers may request variances until repairs are made (A) or for processes that provide equal or greater safety for workers. Employers may consult with OSHA to identify possible hazards without fear of a citation or penalty (B); but once a consultant becomes involved, the employer must abate any violations, or the consultant will refer the violation to an OSHA inspector.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Review Questions

by Edison at Dec 05, 2024, 08:35 AM

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Stephania

20 hours ago

Option D really stands out as the odd one out here. Terminating an employee based on their protected class status is clearly not a valid just cause. This seems like a straightforward question.

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Talia

8 days ago

I believe A) Whether reasonable 'proof' of the violation existed, or was obtained through investigation is also important to consider in termination decisions.

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Joanna

10 days ago

I agree with Shawna. It's important to treat all employees fairly regardless of their protected class status.

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Shawna

19 days ago

I think D) Whether the employee is a member of a protected class is not a valid just cause for termination.

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