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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?
Suggested Answer: C
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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
32 comments · newest first
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Frederica
10 months ago
D seems off, that shouldn't be a factor at all.
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Alonzo
11 months ago
I think warnings should always come first.
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Annelle
11 months ago
Wait, are you saying being in a protected class isn't a valid reason?
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Rebecka
11 months ago
Totally agree, consistency is key!
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Harris
11 months ago
Just cause means you need proof of violation.
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Fletcher
12 months ago
I recall that consistency in applying rules is crucial, so I think it’s definitely not A, B, or C. D seems like the right choice since it touches on legal protections.
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Carolann
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the difference between just cause and good cause. I think all the other options relate to proper procedures, but I’m not confident about D.
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Rhea
12 months ago
I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and I think the answer might be D. It seems like being part of a protected class shouldn't be a reason for termination.
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Ammie
1 year ago
I remember studying about just cause and good cause, but I'm not entirely sure which option isn't valid. I think it might be related to discrimination laws?
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Lonna
1 year ago
This is a good test of my HR knowledge. I'll methodically go through the options and apply the principles of just cause.
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Truman
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is understanding the legal requirements for just cause termination.
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Merrilee
1 year ago
Okay, I think I know the answer here. The employee's membership in a protected class is not a valid just cause for termination.
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Arlette
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll have to review the key factors for valid just cause.
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Carolynn
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the criteria for just cause termination.
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Lavera
1 year ago
Wait, so I can't fire someone just because they're part of the 'Wearing Mismatched Socks' protected class? Dang, there goes my whole termination strategy!
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Lorean
1 year ago
This is a textbook HR question. The correct answer has to be D - terminating someone for being in a protected class is a big no-no. Didn't they teach us that in HR 101?
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Natalie
1 year ago
C) Whether the rule has been applied consistently
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Gregoria
1 year ago
B) Whether the employee was warned in advance
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Eden
1 year ago
A) Whether reasonable 'proof' of the violation existed, or was obtained through investigation
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Dick
1 year ago
Hah, the 'employee is a member of a protected class' one got me chuckling. Nice try, HR exam writers, but I ain't falling for that one! Gotta go with D on this.
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Clemencia
1 year ago
C) Whether the rule has been applied consistently
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Lenita
1 year ago
B) Whether the employee was warned in advance
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Anglea
1 year ago
A) Whether reasonable 'proof' of the violation existed, or was obtained through investigation
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Remedios
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards B as the not-valid just cause, since employers should always provide clear warnings before termination. But I could see the argument for D as well. Gotta be careful with those protected classes!
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Stephania
1 year 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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William
1 year ago
D) Whether the employee is a member of a protected class
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Amalia
1 year ago
C) Whether the rule has been applied consistently
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Sang
1 year ago
B) Whether the employee was warned in advance
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Cyril
1 year ago
A) Whether reasonable 'proof' of the violation existed, or was obtained through investigation
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Talia
1 year 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
1 year ago
I agree with Shawna. It's important to treat all employees fairly regardless of their protected class status.
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Shawna
2 years ago
I think D) Whether the employee is a member of a protected class is not a valid just cause for termination.