In the Context of Seniority in a Unionized Workplace

question 51

Multiple Choice

In the context of seniority in a unionized workplace,

• A)a non-competitive clause prevents junior employees from competing with senior employees for new positions regardless of a senior employee's competence.
• B)the law requires seniority to have the same effect on both layoffs and promotions.
• C)a junior employee cannot earn more than a senior employee.
• D)a competitive clause means that all employees can compete equally on the basis of merit, regardless of seniority.
• E)a person who voluntarily bumped into a lower job usually is entitled to return to the higher position if that position is reinstated.

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