Exam 18: The Contract of Employment

Dismissal for cause is

Explain the implications of collective agreements for employees.

Incompetence,disobedience,and misconduct justify an ending of the contract of employment for breach,but illness justifies an ending of the contract of employment for

Collective bargaining is bargaining between employers and employees.

The usual minimum notice requirement for a week hiring is

Where the employment of an employee is not ended for just cause,

Reinstatement of an employee who has been wrongfully dismissed should be considered a remedy in itself in wrongful dismissal actions.Explain.

John works for a large plumbing company on a job-by-job basis.While the company finds John each of his jobs,he has his own tools and uses a company truck with the name of the company on it.John's work is always subject to supervision by the company.In this case,John can be said to be

Elaine is employed by a large multinational company in a top management position where she oversees a staff of 100 employees.There is no formal written employment contract between Elaine and the company,but she is paid an annual salary of $150 000.00 and given a company car;an expense account;and,at the end of each year,a bonus.One day,Elaine,who is an avid supporter of the Conservative Party,has an argument with the president of the company,who is an avid supporter of the Liberal Party.A couple of weeks later,Elaine receives a memo from the company's head office advising her that she is being transferred to the company's shipping department and that her company car,expense account,and bonus have been terminated.Elaine comes to you,her lawyer,for advice.In this case you,will tell Elaine

A rights dispute is one that arises between a union and an employer regarding the right of the union to act as the bargaining agent for the employees.

Pay equity legislation aims to eliminate gender discrimination in employment remuneration.What is the difference between the concept of "equal pay for equal work" and the concept of "equal pay for work of equal value"?

On what grounds is a business justified in dismissing its employees without notice?

Pay equity legislation focuses on either equal pay for equal work or equal pay for work of equal value.

The legislation of most provinces regarding minimum standards applicable to employment provides no protection for employees who have employment contracts that exclude their operation.