PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Practice Questions — All Questions

'Employment at will' generally means:

• a.Employees can never be terminated
• b.Either party may end employment at any time, subject to legal exceptions✓
• c.Only employers have rights
• d.Contracts are always required

At-will employment lets either party end the relationship, subject to laws and contracts.

When an employee reports harassment, the employer should:

• a.Investigate promptly and take appropriate action✓
• b.Ignore it
• c.Retaliate against the complainant
• d.Immediately fire the complainant

Employers should investigate promptly, act appropriately, and avoid retaliation.

Retaliation against an employee for filing a good-faith complaint is:

• a.Recommended
• b.Required
• c.Generally unlawful✓
• d.A performance tool

Retaliation for protected activity is generally prohibited by law.

Employee engagement surveys are used to:

• a.Set product prices
• b.Replace payroll
• c.Avoid all feedback
• d.Measure and improve employee experience and commitment✓

Engagement surveys gauge and help improve the employee experience.