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HRCI Exam SPHR Topic 6 Question 97 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's SPHR exam
Question #: 97
Topic #: 6
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The doctrine of ________________ negligence was used to mitigate the employer's responsibility if the worker's actions contributed in any way to the injury.

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The doctrine of contributory negligence was used to mitigate the employer's responsibility if the worker's actions contributed in any way to the injury.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Risk Management


by Chana at Jan 10, 2025, 04:14 PM

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Danica
13 days ago
Contributory negligence? Sounds like the employer's version of 'it's not my fault, it's yours.'
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Antione
17 days ago
Contributory negligence? More like 'let's-see-how-many-ways-we-can-screw-over-the-worker' negligence.
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Ona
20 days ago
Contributory negligence? Sounds like a fancy way of saying 'it's your fault you got hurt, suck it up.'
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Audra
11 days ago
Yeah, that's basically what it means. If you were partially at fault for your own injury, the employer's responsibility is reduced.
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Gary
22 days ago
That makes sense, it would reduce the employer's responsibility.
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Dannie
26 days ago
Contributory negligence? More like the 'let's-make-the-worker-feel-guilty-for-getting-hurt' doctrine.
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Markus
8 days ago
It's definitely unfair how the burden is placed on the injured worker.
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Colton
12 days ago
Exactly, it's a way for employers to shift blame onto the workers.
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Reiko
1 months ago
Wow, talk about shifting the blame. I guess the workers are just supposed to be perfect, huh?
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Maira
3 days ago
Exactly, it seems unfair to put all the blame on the workers.
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Millie
1 months ago
I think it's contributory negligence.
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Gary
1 months ago
Do you know the answer to the question about negligence?
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Oren
1 months ago
Contributory negligence? Sounds like the employer's get-out-of-jail-free card.
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Rosamond
5 days ago
I guess it depends on the specific circumstances of each case.
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Maricela
10 days ago
True, it's a way to balance the responsibility between employer and employee.
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Kate
13 days ago
But it also takes into account the worker's actions in causing the injury.
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Gearldine
27 days ago
It does seem like a way for employers to avoid taking full responsibility.
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