Question 1

To what does the term "grievance process" refer?

Accepted Answer

This is the procedur

Question 2

When an employer simply runs out of work for the employee to do, or runs into financial difficulties, this is just cause for termination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Discuss the termination of employees and the notice to which they are entitled.

Accepted Answer

This is the main aspect of employment la

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the obligations that an employee has to the employer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competence 
B)  Skill 
C)  Be honest and courteous 
D)  Follow all orders no matter how unreasonable 
E)  Loyalty 
A)  Competence 
B)  Skill 
C)  Be honest and courteous 
D)  Follow all orders no matter how unreasonable 
E)  Loyalty

Question 6

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to workers' compensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers' compensation is a voluntary system in place whereby employers, should they so desire, participate in an insurance program covering accidents that take place on the job. 
B)  Workers' compensation in each province is a compulsory program whereby certain employers participate in an insurance program covering accidents and disease arising from the job. 
C)  If an employee is hurt on the job and it is his own fault, he will not be covered by workers' compensation. 
D)  The workers' compensation system is totally financed through government grants. 
E)  When an employee is injured on the job, the workers' compensation system gives that employee the choice of claiming workers' compensation or suing the employer or fellow employee who caused the injury. 
A)  Workers' compensation is a voluntary system in place whereby employers, should they so desire, participate in an insurance program covering accidents that take place on the job. 
B)  Workers' compensation in each province is a compulsory program whereby certain employers participate in an insurance program covering accidents and disease arising from the job. 
C)  If an employee is hurt on the job and it is his own fault, he will not be covered by workers' compensation. 
D)  The workers' compensation system is totally financed through government grants. 
E)  When an employee is injured on the job, the workers' compensation system gives that employee the choice of claiming workers' compensation or suing the employer or fellow employee who caused the injury.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the process of conciliation/mediation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conciliation/mediation is a process by which a third party is chosen by the government to impose a settlement on the parties. 
B)  Conciliation/mediation is a process by which a third party is chosen by the parties to impose a settlement on the parties. 
C)  Conciliation/mediation is a process by which a person is chosen by either the government or the parties, who then tries to bring the parties to an agreement. 
D)  The conciliator or mediator's recommendations cannot be ignored by the parties. 
E)  This refers to the requirement that the parties bargain in good faith to reach a contract. 
A)  Conciliation/mediation is a process by which a third party is chosen by the government to impose a settlement on the parties. 
B)  Conciliation/mediation is a process by which a third party is chosen by the parties to impose a settlement on the parties. 
C)  Conciliation/mediation is a process by which a person is chosen by either the government or the parties, who then tries to bring the parties to an agreement. 
D)  The conciliator or mediator's recommendations cannot be ignored by the parties. 
E)  This refers to the requirement that the parties bargain in good faith to reach a contract.

Question 8

(Modify this question for your province.) To which legislation would a person turn when they have been discriminated against when seeking employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill of Rights 
B)  Human Rights Code 
C)  Labour Relations Code 
D)  Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
E)  Employment Standards Act 
A)  Bill of Rights 
B)  Human Rights Code 
C)  Labour Relations Code 
D)  Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
E)  Employment Standards Act

Question 9

"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

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following statements is False with respect to the employee's obligation to give the employer notice upon quitting?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employee is not obligated to give the employer notice where the employer gives the employee unreasonable or dangerous orders. 
B)  The employee is not obligated to give notice to the employer and can leave the job immediately if working conditions are unreasonably dangerous and the employer refuses to take reasonable steps to correct them. 
C)  The employee can refuse to give notice and leave immediately if the employer involves the employee in immoral or illegal activities. 
D)  The employee can leave immediately without notice if he has a better job to go to. 
E)  The employee is obligated to give reasonable notice unless there is just cause for leaving. 
A)  An employee is not obligated to give the employer notice where the employer gives the employee unreasonable or dangerous orders. 
B)  The employee is not obligated to give notice to the employer and can leave the job immediately if working conditions are unreasonably dangerous and the employer refuses to take reasonable steps to correct them. 
C)  The employee can refuse to give notice and leave immediately if the employer involves the employee in immoral or illegal activities. 
D)  The employee can leave immediately without notice if he has a better job to go to. 
E)  The employee is obligated to give reasonable notice unless there is just cause for leaving.

Question 12

In which of the following situations would it be legal for the employees to strike?

Accepted Answer

A)  The A.F.I.O. was approached by a group of employees working for Ace Manufacturing Ltd. to see if they would organize the work force and unionize it. When the employer discovered this, he fired that group of workers and the rest went out on strike. 
B)  The A.F.I.O., the properly certified bargaining agent for the employees of Ace Manufacturing Ltd., demanded an unreasonably high wage settlement from the employer, which would bankrupt the firm if accepted. The employer refused to agree to this and the employees went out on strike. 
C)  A collective agreement was in place between Ace Manufacturing and its employees, and that contract was blatantly breached by the employer, resulting in the employees going out on strike. 
D)  Ace Manufacturing made armaments and some were sold to South Africa. When the employees found this out, they went out on strike, demanding that the practice stop. 
E)  The employer introduced some new policies into the plant that, while they did not violate the terms of the collective agreement in place, were very much resented by the workforce. The employees then participated in a deliberate process of sabotage and slowdown to show their displeasure. 
A)  The A.F.I.O. was approached by a group of employees working for Ace Manufacturing Ltd. to see if they would organize the work force and unionize it. When the employer discovered this, he fired that group of workers and the rest went out on strike. 
B)  The A.F.I.O., the properly certified bargaining agent for the employees of Ace Manufacturing Ltd., demanded an unreasonably high wage settlement from the employer, which would bankrupt the firm if accepted. The employer refused to agree to this and the employees went out on strike. 
C)  A collective agreement was in place between Ace Manufacturing and its employees, and that contract was blatantly breached by the employer, resulting in the employees going out on strike. 
D)  Ace Manufacturing made armaments and some were sold to South Africa. When the employees found this out, they went out on strike, demanding that the practice stop. 
E)  The employer introduced some new policies into the plant that, while they did not violate the terms of the collective agreement in place, were very much resented by the workforce. The employees then participated in a deliberate process of sabotage and slowdown to show their displeasure.

Question 13

If former employees are sued, it is usually for breach of ________, or for disclosing confidential information.

Accepted Answer

A)  employment contract 
B)  notice periods 
C)  restrictive covenants 
D)  fiduciary duty 
E)  confidence 
A)  employment contract 
B)  notice periods 
C)  restrictive covenants 
D)  fiduciary duty 
E)  confidence

Question 14

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the bargaining process in collective bargaining?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers are required to bargain in good faith, which means that they must be prepared to compromise when their initial offer is refused. 
B)  Once notice has been given by either side, bargaining must commence within the time specified in statute, unless they agree otherwise. 
C)  Once the employer and the union representatives have completed a collective agreement and signed it, it is binding on all parties. No further steps have to be taken. 
D)  Once a union has been certified as the legal bargaining agent of the employees, they are the ones in control of when bargaining takes place. They are the only ones who can give notice to commence bargaining. 
E)  Once a union has been certified, the employer must agree to whatever they represent as the contents of the first contract. 
A)  Employers are required to bargain in good faith, which means that they must be prepared to compromise when their initial offer is refused. 
B)  Once notice has been given by either side, bargaining must commence within the time specified in statute, unless they agree otherwise. 
C)  Once the employer and the union representatives have completed a collective agreement and signed it, it is binding on all parties. No further steps have to be taken. 
D)  Once a union has been certified as the legal bargaining agent of the employees, they are the ones in control of when bargaining takes place. They are the only ones who can give notice to commence bargaining. 
E)  Once a union has been certified, the employer must agree to whatever they represent as the contents of the first contract.

Question 15

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 16

Which of the following statements describes picketing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strikers gathered at a place of business can prevent people from doing business with employer. 
B)  Picketing is permissible only when contract negotiations are taking place and there is no lawful strike mandate. 
C)  Picketing must be peaceful and merely communicate information. 
D)  Courts or labour relations boards cannot restrict picketing even when regulations are violated. 
E)  Picketing is permissible where workers cease working because of a dispute over the interpretation of a term of their collective agreement. 
A)  Strikers gathered at a place of business can prevent people from doing business with employer. 
B)  Picketing is permissible only when contract negotiations are taking place and there is no lawful strike mandate. 
C)  Picketing must be peaceful and merely communicate information. 
D)  Courts or labour relations boards cannot restrict picketing even when regulations are violated. 
E)  Picketing is permissible where workers cease working because of a dispute over the interpretation of a term of their collective agreement.

Question 17

Vanessa had been a waitress at Joe's Good Eats for seven years. There had always been differences between Vanessa and Joe because they had radically different views on politics, religion, and sports, but he had always overlooked these differences because he liked her and she was a good waitress. However, one busy day with the restaurant full of customers, he began ranting about city politics. Vanessa whispered, "Please, Joe, you know I don't agree." It ended with Joe yelling, "I've had it with your radical ideas. Get out!" So Vanessa left. The employees at Joe's were not unionized. If Vanessa sues for unlawful dismissal, she will be entitled to damages equivalent to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount that would have been paid during a reasonable notice period less any amounts received from other employment 
B)  The amount of pay received in one pay period (e.g., one month if paid monthly) 
C)  One week's pay (the statutory minimum) 
D)  Nothing 
E)  Her regular pay until she finds another job 
A)  The amount that would have been paid during a reasonable notice period less any amounts received from other employment 
B)  The amount of pay received in one pay period (e.g., one month if paid monthly) 
C)  One week's pay (the statutory minimum) 
D)  Nothing 
E)  Her regular pay until she finds another job

Question 18

Distinguish between arbitration and conciliation or mediation.

Accepted Answer

Conciliation or mediation involves a thi

Question 19

Which of the following statements more accurately describes an employee rather than an independent contractor?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person is an essential part of an employer's organization. 
B)  The person provides his/her own tools. 
C)  The person is free to represent others in the same business. 
D)  The person determines his/her own work schedule 
E)  The person has a high level of financial risk. 
A)  The person is an essential part of an employer's organization. 
B)  The person provides his/her own tools. 
C)  The person is free to represent others in the same business. 
D)  The person determines his/her own work schedule 
E)  The person has a high level of financial risk.

Question 20

The certification process was introduced to solve which of the following kinds of disputes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jurisdictional dispute 
B)  Rights dispute 
C)  Interest dispute 
D)  Recognition dispute 
E)  Commercial disputes 
A)  Jurisdictional dispute 
B)  Rights dispute 
C)  Interest dispute 
D)  Recognition dispute 
E)  Commercial disputes

To what does the term "grievance process" refer?

When an employer simply runs out of work for the employee to do, or runs into financial difficulties, this is just cause for termination.

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

Discuss the termination of employees and the notice to which they are entitled.

Which of the following is not one of the obligations that an employee has to the employer?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to workers' compensation?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the process of conciliation/mediation?

(Modify this question for your province.) To which legislation would a person turn when they have been discriminated against when seeking employment?

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.

Which of the following statements is False with respect to the employee's obligation to give the employer notice upon quitting?

In which of the following situations would it be legal for the employees to strike?

If former employees are sued, it is usually for breach of ________, or for disclosing confidential information.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the bargaining process in collective bargaining?

Which of the following is an unfair labour practice?

Which of the following statements describes picketing?

Distinguish between arbitration and conciliation or mediation.

Which of the following statements more accurately describes an employee rather than an independent contractor?

The certification process was introduced to solve which of the following kinds of disputes?

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

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Exam 12: Employment

To what does the term "grievance process" refer?

When an employer simply runs out of work for the employee to do, or runs into financial difficulties, this is just cause for termination.

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

Discuss the termination of employees and the notice to which they are entitled.

Which of the following is not one of the obligations that an employee has to the employer?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to workers' compensation?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the process of conciliation/mediation?

(Modify this question for your province.) To which legislation would a person turn when they have been discriminated against when seeking employment?

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.

Which of the following statements is False with respect to the employee's obligation to give the employer notice upon quitting?

In which of the following situations would it be legal for the employees to strike?

If former employees are sued, it is usually for breach of ________, or for disclosing confidential information.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the bargaining process in collective bargaining?

Which of the following is an unfair labour practice?

Which of the following statements describes picketing?

Distinguish between arbitration and conciliation or mediation.

Which of the following statements more accurately describes an employee rather than an independent contractor?

The certification process was introduced to solve which of the following kinds of disputes?

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