Question 1

Union leaders could use the grievance procedure for political purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When an arbitrator reviews the discipline imposed by the employer for employee misconduct, the arbitrator can increase the discipline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An argument in the alternative is an alternative position the union or the employer takes in the event that their primary argument is not accepted by the arbitrator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Employers should pursue grievance mediation with all grievances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the significance of the grievance and arbitration process for the employer, union and employees.

Accepted Answer

The grievance and arbitration process is

Question 6

Which of the following possibly restricts the exercise of management rights by the employer:

Accepted Answer

A)  a requirement that rules must be established by the management only 
B)  a requirement that rules must be established by the union only 
C)  a requirement that rules established must be consistently enforced 
D)  a requirement that rules established be agreed to by the union 
E)  a requirement that rules must be established for particular interests to employers 
A)  a requirement that rules must be established by the management only 
B)  a requirement that rules must be established by the union only 
C)  a requirement that rules established must be consistently enforced 
D)  a requirement that rules established be agreed to by the union 
E)  a requirement that rules must be established for particular interests to employers

Question 7

Grievance mediation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  faster than arbitration 
B)  required for policy grievances 
C)  used more often than arbitration 
D)  more costly than arbitration 
E)  preferred over arbitration in all cases 
A)  faster than arbitration 
B)  required for policy grievances 
C)  used more often than arbitration 
D)  more costly than arbitration 
E)  preferred over arbitration in all cases

Question 8

Which of the following is correct regarding the arbitrator's review of the discipline imposed by an employer:

Accepted Answer

A)  The arbitrator can always reduce the discipline imposed by the employer. 
B)  The arbitrator can add to the discipline imposed by the employer. 
C)  Previous leniency in the enforcement of rules is not a factor. 
D)  In exceptional cases arbitrators may award compensation instead of the reinstatement of a discharged employee. 
E)  Rules must be consistently enforced; accordingly, special hardship that a penalty may impose upon an employee is not relevant. 
A)  The arbitrator can always reduce the discipline imposed by the employer. 
B)  The arbitrator can add to the discipline imposed by the employer. 
C)  Previous leniency in the enforcement of rules is not a factor. 
D)  In exceptional cases arbitrators may award compensation instead of the reinstatement of a discharged employee. 
E)  Rules must be consistently enforced; accordingly, special hardship that a penalty may impose upon an employee is not relevant.

Question 9

Management rights provides that an employer can implement new policies that employees at any time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In assessing the skill and ability of an employee, the job interview has the greatest significance in the selection process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An arbitrator hearing a grievance relating to the discharge of an employee may reduce the penalty and reinstate the employee. Explain four factors that an arbitrator could consider when making this decision. Do not just name the factors, elaborate on the circumstances that would lead the arbitrator to uphold a discharge or reinstate the employee.

Accepted Answer

When an arbitrator is hearing a grievanc

Question 12

When assessing skill and ability of employees, employers are allowed to use testing and interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The duty to accommodate does not require the union to agree to a variation from the seniority provisions in the collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Waiver is a legal concept referring to the principle that discussions aimed at settling a grievance cannot be referred to at an arbitration hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain if and when an employer is allowed to dismiss an employee for innocent absenteeism.

Accepted Answer

An employer is allowed to dismiss an emp

Question 16

For which of the following may an employer be allowed to impose discipline upon an employee:

Accepted Answer

A)  taking due leave 
B)  violation of union rules 
C)  a criminal conviction for off-duty misconduct 
D)  incompetence 
E)  subordination 
A)  taking due leave 
B)  violation of union rules 
C)  a criminal conviction for off-duty misconduct 
D)  incompetence 
E)  subordination

Question 17

When employers are assessing skill and ability of employees who have applied for a job opening they may refer to or consider:

Accepted Answer

A)  interviews 
B)  testing 
C)  relevant disciplinary records 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  a and c only 
A)  interviews 
B)  testing 
C)  relevant disciplinary records 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  a and c only

Question 18

To deal with the problem of delay in the rights arbitration process most jurisdictions have provided for which of the following in labour relations legislation:

Accepted Answer

A)  conciliation 
B)  mediation 
C)  fact-finding 
D)  interest arbitration 
E)  expedited arbitration 
A)  conciliation 
B)  mediation 
C)  fact-finding 
D)  interest arbitration 
E)  expedited arbitration

Question 19

A very small percentage of grievances filed, approximately 2 to 3 percent, proceed to arbitration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A collective agreement provides that when overtime is assigned employees must be given six hours notice. The employer has assigned overtime providing employees with only three hours notice. What should employees and the union do in this situation:

Accepted Answer

A)  refuse to work the overtime 
B)  work the overtime and sue the employer 
C)  work the overtime; however, restrict output so that the employer will provide adequate notice in the future 
D)  file a complaint with the Labour Relations Board 
E)  work the overtime and file a grievance 
A)  refuse to work the overtime 
B)  work the overtime and sue the employer 
C)  work the overtime; however, restrict output so that the employer will provide adequate notice in the future 
D)  file a complaint with the Labour Relations Board 
E)  work the overtime and file a grievance

Union leaders could use the grievance procedure for political purposes.

When an arbitrator reviews the discipline imposed by the employer for employee misconduct, the arbitrator can increase the discipline.

An argument in the alternative is an alternative position the union or the employer takes in the event that their primary argument is not accepted by the arbitrator.

Employers should pursue grievance mediation with all grievances.

Discuss the significance of the grievance and arbitration process for the employer, union and employees.

Which of the following possibly restricts the exercise of management rights by the employer:

Grievance mediation is:

Which of the following is correct regarding the arbitrator's review of the discipline imposed by an employer:

Management rights provides that an employer can implement new policies that employees at any time.

In assessing the skill and ability of an employee, the job interview has the greatest significance in the selection process.

When assessing skill and ability of employees, employers are allowed to use testing and interviews.

The duty to accommodate does not require the union to agree to a variation from the seniority provisions in the collective agreement.

Waiver is a legal concept referring to the principle that discussions aimed at settling a grievance cannot be referred to at an arbitration hearing.

Explain if and when an employer is allowed to dismiss an employee for innocent absenteeism.

For which of the following may an employer be allowed to impose discipline upon an employee:

When employers are assessing skill and ability of employees who have applied for a job opening they may refer to or consider:

To deal with the problem of delay in the rights arbitration process most jurisdictions have provided for which of the following in labour relations legislation:

A very small percentage of grievances filed, approximately 2 to 3 percent, proceed to arbitration.

A collective agreement provides that when overtime is assigned employees must be given six hours notice. The employer has assigned overtime providing employees with only three hours notice. What should employees and the union do in this situation:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Public-Sector Labour Relations

The Future of Unions

Filters

Exam 10: Administration of the Collective Agreement

Union leaders could use the grievance procedure for political purposes.

When an arbitrator reviews the discipline imposed by the employer for employee misconduct, the arbitrator can increase the discipline.

An argument in the alternative is an alternative position the union or the employer takes in the event that their primary argument is not accepted by the arbitrator.

Employers should pursue grievance mediation with all grievances.

Discuss the significance of the grievance and arbitration process for the employer, union and employees.

Which of the following possibly restricts the exercise of management rights by the employer:

Grievance mediation is:

Which of the following is correct regarding the arbitrator's review of the discipline imposed by an employer:

Management rights provides that an employer can implement new policies that employees at any time.

In assessing the skill and ability of an employee, the job interview has the greatest significance in the selection process.

When assessing skill and ability of employees, employers are allowed to use testing and interviews.

The duty to accommodate does not require the union to agree to a variation from the seniority provisions in the collective agreement.

Waiver is a legal concept referring to the principle that discussions aimed at settling a grievance cannot be referred to at an arbitration hearing.

Explain if and when an employer is allowed to dismiss an employee for innocent absenteeism.

For which of the following may an employer be allowed to impose discipline upon an employee:

When employers are assessing skill and ability of employees who have applied for a job opening they may refer to or consider:

To deal with the problem of delay in the rights arbitration process most jurisdictions have provided for which of the following in labour relations legislation:

A very small percentage of grievances filed, approximately 2 to 3 percent, proceed to arbitration.

A collective agreement provides that when overtime is assigned employees must be given six hours notice. The employer has assigned overtime providing employees with only three hours notice. What should employees and the union do in this situation:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Public-Sector Labour Relations

The Future of Unions

Filters