Question 1

Distinguish between a strike and a lockout.

Accepted Answer

A strike occurs when the emplo

Question 2

"When one person does work for another, they can be either an agent, an independent contractor, or an employee." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

The relationship of an employee and an i

Question 3

Indicate what is meant by the following terms: union shop, closed shop, agency shop, check-off, and maintenance of membership.

Accepted Answer

Union shop: When someone is hired, he is

Question 4

Which one of the following is correct with respect to employee rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interactions between employees and their employers outside the workplace cannot constitute employment-related harassment. 
B)  All employers in public or private sectors now have an obligation to balance their workforce so that an equal number of men and women are employed. 
C)  Where an employer violates the human rights of an employee, that employee must be prepared to sue to enforce those rights. 
D)  Mandatory retirement at 65 has been abolished by the Supreme Court of Canada. 
E)  There is a duty imposed on the employer to take reasonable steps to accommodate disabled employees. 
A)  Interactions between employees and their employers outside the workplace cannot constitute employment-related harassment. 
B)  All employers in public or private sectors now have an obligation to balance their workforce so that an equal number of men and women are employed. 
C)  Where an employer violates the human rights of an employee, that employee must be prepared to sue to enforce those rights. 
D)  Mandatory retirement at 65 has been abolished by the Supreme Court of Canada. 
E)  There is a duty imposed on the employer to take reasonable steps to accommodate disabled employees.

Question 5

In the case of Peters & Co Limited v. Ward it was determined that Ward, after giving notice, had downloaded his client list and taken boxes of documents from the office. The Plaintiff sued for breach of restrictive covenants and sought an Anton Piller Order. What did the Court hold?

Accepted Answer

A)  The covenant was enforced, but the Anton Piller Order was not granted. 
B)  The covenant was enforced because it was reasonable and the Anton Piller Order was granted. 
C)  The covenant was void because such provisions are in restraint of trade and therefore automatically illegal. 
D)  The covenant was unenforceable because it was not under seal. 
E)  The covenant was unenforceable because such covenants demand independent legal advice prior to execution and none was obtained. 
A)  The covenant was enforced, but the Anton Piller Order was not granted. 
B)  The covenant was enforced because it was reasonable and the Anton Piller Order was granted. 
C)  The covenant was void because such provisions are in restraint of trade and therefore automatically illegal. 
D)  The covenant was unenforceable because it was not under seal. 
E)  The covenant was unenforceable because such covenants demand independent legal advice prior to execution and none was obtained.

Question 6

Only employers are responsible for torts committed by their employees during the course of the employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the employer's liability for the conduct of the employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employer is always liable for the wrongful conduct of his employee. 
B)  An employer is only liable for the wrongful conduct of his employee that takes place during the course of the employment. 
C)  If a person is injured by an employee acting in the course of the job, that person must sue the employer, not the employee. 
D)  Any employee can bind an employer in contract. 
E)  All employees are agents of the employer. 
A)  The employer is always liable for the wrongful conduct of his employee. 
B)  An employer is only liable for the wrongful conduct of his employee that takes place during the course of the employment. 
C)  If a person is injured by an employee acting in the course of the job, that person must sue the employer, not the employee. 
D)  Any employee can bind an employer in contract. 
E)  All employees are agents of the employer.

Question 8

Which one of the following is just cause for dismissal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absenteeism twice in the last year 
B)  Tardiness once in the last two years 
C)  Refusal to work in an unsafe work environment 
D)  Habitual negligence or incompetence 
E)  No work to do 
A)  Absenteeism twice in the last year 
B)  Tardiness once in the last two years 
C)  Refusal to work in an unsafe work environment 
D)  Habitual negligence or incompetence 
E)  No work to do

Question 9

As managers and other executives owe a fiduciary duty to their employer, they may find themselves somewhat restricted in what they can do even after they leave their employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Trade unions were once considered illegal organizations with no status separate from their membership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain how the Workers' Compensation Act modifies the common law position of injured workers.

Accepted Answer

This is a no-fault insurance scheme wher

Question 12

What is the effect if a contractual term does not comply with the minimum standards set out in employment standards legislation?

Accepted Answer

Such terms

Question 13

What is the minimum period of time for which a completed collective agreement can be in force?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the minimum period of time...

Question 14

When ________ are included in the original employment contract, committing the employee not to work in a particular geographical area or a particular industry after leaving the position, they have to specify a reasonable time and area.

Accepted Answer

A)  provisions 
B)  restrictive covenants 
C)  special rules 
D)  working conditions 
E)  employment restrictions 
A)  provisions 
B)  restrictive covenants 
C)  special rules 
D)  working conditions 
E)  employment restrictions

Question 15

Swearing at the employer has been determined to be serious misconduct sufficient to justify dismissal of an employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When there is a serious breach of the employment contract by the employer, the employees are entitled to leave work without notice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an unfair labour practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  A union representative has a conversation with an employee about joining the union. 
B)  An employer threatens to have an employee fired if he joins a union. 
C)  An employee is required to join a union as a condition of employment. 
D)  An employer pays higher wages as part of his annual wage increase, as a union is trying to organize his employees. 
E)  An employer starts another unrelated business that is non-union, as a union tries to organize his employees at the present location. 
A)  A union representative has a conversation with an employee about joining the union. 
B)  An employer threatens to have an employee fired if he joins a union. 
C)  An employee is required to join a union as a condition of employment. 
D)  An employer pays higher wages as part of his annual wage increase, as a union is trying to organize his employees. 
E)  An employer starts another unrelated business that is non-union, as a union tries to organize his employees at the present location.

Question 18

Employees' use of social media can expose employers to liability. Employers can be held liable for online activities of their employees on and off the job. Discuss what a business should do to reduce this risk.

Accepted Answer

Here students should comment on business

Question 19

What significant differences are there between the rights associated with public sector employees and those associated with private sector unionized employees?

Accepted Answer

Public sector employees by leg

Question 20

"Joe was working for Sam, using his own car to deliver manufactured parts for Sam's business to a client. In the process, Joe was involved in an automobile accident, causing injury to George, a stranger. In these circumstances, George's only recourse is against the employer." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

In fact, George must sue both the employ

Distinguish between a strike and a lockout.

"When one person does work for another, they can be either an agent, an independent contractor, or an employee." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Indicate what is meant by the following terms: union shop, closed shop, agency shop, check-off, and maintenance of membership.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to employee rights?

In the case of Peters & Co Limited v. Ward it was determined that Ward, after giving notice, had downloaded his client list and taken boxes of documents from the office. The Plaintiff sued for breach of restrictive covenants and sought an Anton Piller Order. What did the Court hold?

Only employers are responsible for torts committed by their employees during the course of the employment.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the employer's liability for the conduct of the employee?

Which one of the following is just cause for dismissal?

As managers and other executives owe a fiduciary duty to their employer, they may find themselves somewhat restricted in what they can do even after they leave their employment.

Trade unions were once considered illegal organizations with no status separate from their membership.

Explain how the Workers' Compensation Act modifies the common law position of injured workers.

What is the effect if a contractual term does not comply with the minimum standards set out in employment standards legislation?

What is the minimum period of time for which a completed collective agreement can be in force?

When ________ are included in the original employment contract, committing the employee not to work in a particular geographical area or a particular industry after leaving the position, they have to specify a reasonable time and area.

Swearing at the employer has been determined to be serious misconduct sufficient to justify dismissal of an employee.

When there is a serious breach of the employment contract by the employer, the employees are entitled to leave work without notice.

Which of the following is an unfair labour practice?

Employees' use of social media can expose employers to liability. Employers can be held liable for online activities of their employees on and off the job. Discuss what a business should do to reduce this risk.

What significant differences are there between the rights associated with public sector employees and those associated with private sector unionized employees?

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

Filters

Exam 12: Employment

Distinguish between a strike and a lockout.

"When one person does work for another, they can be either an agent, an independent contractor, or an employee." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Indicate what is meant by the following terms: union shop, closed shop, agency shop, check-off, and maintenance of membership.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to employee rights?

In the case of Peters & Co Limited v. Ward it was determined that Ward, after giving notice, had downloaded his client list and taken boxes of documents from the office. The Plaintiff sued for breach of restrictive covenants and sought an Anton Piller Order. What did the Court hold?

Only employers are responsible for torts committed by their employees during the course of the employment.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the employer's liability for the conduct of the employee?

Which one of the following is just cause for dismissal?

As managers and other executives owe a fiduciary duty to their employer, they may find themselves somewhat restricted in what they can do even after they leave their employment.

Trade unions were once considered illegal organizations with no status separate from their membership.

Explain how the Workers' Compensation Act modifies the common law position of injured workers.

What is the effect if a contractual term does not comply with the minimum standards set out in employment standards legislation?

What is the minimum period of time for which a completed collective agreement can be in force?

When ________ are included in the original employment contract, committing the employee not to work in a particular geographical area or a particular industry after leaving the position, they have to specify a reasonable time and area.

Swearing at the employer has been determined to be serious misconduct sufficient to justify dismissal of an employee.

When there is a serious breach of the employment contract by the employer, the employees are entitled to leave work without notice.

Which of the following is an unfair labour practice?

Employees' use of social media can expose employers to liability. Employers can be held liable for online activities of their employees on and off the job. Discuss what a business should do to reduce this risk.

What significant differences are there between the rights associated with public sector employees and those associated with private sector unionized employees?

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

Filters