HRCI Exam SPHR Topic 1 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's SPHR exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 1

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All of the following reasons for termination of an employee are examples of wrongful termination except for which one?

AViolation of company policy

BBeing a member of a protected class

CWhistleblower

DFiling a worker's compensation claim

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Suggested Answer: A

Answer option A is correct.

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Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations

Objective: Review Questions

by Howard at Nov 20, 2022, 02:16 AM

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Apolonia

2 months ago

Ah, the old 'whistleblower' trap. I'm gonna go with that one being the exception. You can't just fire someone for exposing shady business practices, right? That's gotta be illegal.

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Pa

1 months ago

I agree, companies shouldn't be able to retaliate against employees for doing the right thing.

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Eliseo

1 months ago

Yeah, it's important to protect employees who speak up about unethical behavior.

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Onita

2 months ago

I think you're right, firing someone for being a whistleblower is definitely illegal.

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Janna

3 months ago

Haha, I love how they're trying to trick us with these options. Personally, I'd go with option A. Violating company policy is a perfectly valid reason to show someone the door.

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Trinidad

2 months ago

I agree, being a whistleblower is actually protected under the law so it wouldn't be considered wrongful termination.

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Son

2 months ago

I'm not so sure, I think being a whistleblower could also be a valid reason for termination.

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Noelia

2 months ago

I think you're right, violating company policy seems like a legitimate reason for termination.

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Annmarie

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) Whistleblower could also be a valid answer.

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Noble

3 months ago

I'm pretty sure option B is the wrong answer. Terminating someone for being part of a protected class is a big no-no. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen!

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Leandro

1 months ago

D) Filing a worker's compensation claim

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Sharita

1 months ago

C) Whistleblower

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Dannette

1 months ago

B) Being a member of a protected class

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Brynn

2 months ago

A) Violation of company policy

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Talia

2 months ago

Definitely, wrongful termination can lead to serious legal consequences.

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Tesha

2 months ago

D) Filing a worker's compensation claim

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Rasheeda

2 months ago

C) Whistleblower

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Herminia

2 months ago

C) Whistleblower

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Moon

2 months ago

I agree, terminating someone for being part of a protected class is definitely wrongful termination.

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Lawanda

2 months ago

D) Filing a worker's compensation claim

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Samira

2 months ago

B) Being a member of a protected class

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Dion

2 months ago

A) Violation of company policy

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Kirk

2 months ago

I agree, terminating someone for being part of a protected class is illegal.

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Stephaine

2 months ago

C) Whistleblower

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Annice

2 months ago

D) Filing a worker's compensation claim

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Hailey

3 months ago

B) Being a member of a protected class

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Arlette

3 months ago

C) Whistleblower

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India

3 months ago

A) Violation of company policy

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Dean

3 months ago

B) Being a member of a protected class

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Glen

3 months ago

A) Violation of company policy

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Tequila

3 months ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. I'd say filing a worker's compensation claim seems like the exception here. I mean, if that's a valid reason for termination, then what's the point of having worker's comp in the first place?

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Sharee

4 months ago

I agree with Augustine. Being a member of a protected class is not a wrongful termination reason.

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Augustine

4 months ago

I think the answer is B) Being a member of a protected class.

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