Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Practice Exam

Questions about union membership or affiliation on an application should be avoided to prevent violations of what?

1. The Fair Labor Standards Act

2. The National Labor Relations Act

3. The Occupational Safety and Health Act

4. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act

The correct answer is: The National Labor Relations Act

Inquiring about union membership or affiliation on an application can lead to potential violations of the National Labor Relations Act. This act is designed to protect the rights of employees to organize, join unions, and engage in collective bargaining. It also prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their union involvement or affiliation. By asking applicants about their union status, an employer could unintentionally create an environment where potential discrimination occurs, either during the hiring process or in employment decisions. This could undermine the protections afforded by the Act and violate the rights of employees. Therefore, to comply with the National Labor Relations Act and to foster a fair hiring process, such questions should be avoided. The other options mentioned, while important in labor and employment law, do not specifically address the issues related to union membership or affiliations in the same direct manner as the National Labor Relations Act does.