Question 1

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

Question 2

Which one of the following is not just cause for dismissal?

Accepted Answer

A)  serious absenteeism 
B)  consistent tardiness 
C)  open disobedience 
D)  habitual negligence or incompetence 
E)  no work to do 
A)  serious absenteeism 
B)  consistent tardiness 
C)  open disobedience 
D)  habitual negligence or incompetence 
E)  no work to do

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act has the choice of either suing his employer or claiming under the Act with regard to that injury. 
B)  A worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act cannot sue his employer over the injury regardless of whether he makes a claim under the Act or not. 
C)  All of the funds used to pay for injuries suffered on the job come from a fund paid into by the government and employees. 
D)  While job-related injuries are covered under the Workers' Compensation Act, illness that results from work is strictly the employee's own problem. 
E)  All employers pay similar premiums no mater how dangerous the job. 
A)  A worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act has the choice of either suing his employer or claiming under the Act with regard to that injury. 
B)  A worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act cannot sue his employer over the injury regardless of whether he makes a claim under the Act or not. 
C)  All of the funds used to pay for injuries suffered on the job come from a fund paid into by the government and employees. 
D)  While job-related injuries are covered under the Workers' Compensation Act, illness that results from work is strictly the employee's own problem. 
E)  All employers pay similar premiums no mater how dangerous the job.

Question 4

Collective agreements must have provisions in them providing for the arbitration of 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

Question 5

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 6

While a lockout can only take place during the collective bargaining process when there is no contract in force,the employees can also legally strike when the employer breaches a term of a collective agreement that is in force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Workers' compensation benefits are only available where the employee has been injured because of the fault of the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Keeping in mind both the common law rules governing employment and the legislation passed to improve the position of employees,indicate which of the following statements is false with regard to employment law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment standards legislation in each province sets out some minimum standards with regard to such matters as wages, hours of work, termination, etc. 
B)  Statute law allows workers to unionize without interference by the employer. 
C)  When a worker is injured on the job and would have a claim under the Workers' Compensation Act, he has the option of claiming under the or directly suing Act the employer. 
D)  The case law provides that an employee is entitled to reasonable notice, and what is reasonable is based on the character of the work, how long the employee has worked there, the worker's age, and the job market. 
E)  An employer owes an employee reasonable notice and an employee also owes the employer notice if he or she wants to leave. 
A)  Employment standards legislation in each province sets out some minimum standards with regard to such matters as wages, hours of work, termination, etc. 
B)  Statute law allows workers to unionize without interference by the employer. 
C)  When a worker is injured on the job and would have a claim under the Workers' Compensation Act, he has the option of claiming under the or directly suing Act the employer. 
D)  The case law provides that an employee is entitled to reasonable notice, and what is reasonable is based on the character of the work, how long the employee has worked there, the worker's age, and the job market. 
E)  An employer owes an employee reasonable notice and an employee also owes the employer notice if he or she wants to leave.

Question 9

The Wagner Act outlawed the practice of collective bargaining and prohibited trade unions from going on strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true with regard to employment law?

Accepted Answer

A)  The traditional test for determining whether or not a person is an employee is to assess the degree of control; an employee could be told not only what to do but how to do it. 
B)  Employees are allowed to strike only when the employer refuses to honour the collective agreement (a rights dispute). 
C)  A lockout is action taken by the employees to prevent employer from operating as normal. 
D)  "Constructive dismissal" refers to a breach of the employment contract by the employer in which the employer has discovered the employee had committed theft. 
E)  If a worker is injured on the job, he can sue the employer for any injuries he may have suffered. 
A)  The traditional test for determining whether or not a person is an employee is to assess the degree of control; an employee could be told not only what to do but how to do it. 
B)  Employees are allowed to strike only when the employer refuses to honour the collective agreement (a rights dispute). 
C)  A lockout is action taken by the employees to prevent employer from operating as normal. 
D)  "Constructive dismissal" refers to a breach of the employment contract by the employer in which the employer has discovered the employee had committed theft. 
E)  If a worker is injured on the job, he can sue the employer for any injuries he may have suffered.

Question 11

Which of the following is correct with respect to human rights in the field of employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  If provincial human rights legislation does not extend human rights protection to same-sex couples, the employer can be sure that discriminatory practices in that area will not be actionable. 
B)  If an employee becomes disabled, the employer has no further obligation to that employee and can fire him. 
C)  While an employer cannot discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of colour, religion, or sex, they can refuse to hire a disabled person. 
D)  While an employer must ensure that managers do not discriminate or harass, they have no control over or obligations for the actions of other employees. 
E)  Employers have an obligation to accommodate, within reason, the religious beliefs of their employees by, for example, rescheduling shifts to allow for religious holidays. 
A)  If provincial human rights legislation does not extend human rights protection to same-sex couples, the employer can be sure that discriminatory practices in that area will not be actionable. 
B)  If an employee becomes disabled, the employer has no further obligation to that employee and can fire him. 
C)  While an employer cannot discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of colour, religion, or sex, they can refuse to hire a disabled person. 
D)  While an employer must ensure that managers do not discriminate or harass, they have no control over or obligations for the actions of other employees. 
E)  Employers have an obligation to accommodate, within reason, the religious beliefs of their employees by, for example, rescheduling shifts to allow for religious holidays.

Question 12

Why is the distinction between employment and an independent contract important?

Accepted Answer

A)  An independent contractor cannot be sure that he will be paid. 
B)  An employee has the right to wages. 
C)  An employee can bind the employer in a contract he enters into on behalf of the employer. 
D)  An employer may be held responsible for torts committed by the employee. 
E)  Employees can withdraw their services. 
A)  An independent contractor cannot be sure that he will be paid. 
B)  An employee has the right to wages. 
C)  An employee can bind the employer in a contract he enters into on behalf of the employer. 
D)  An employer may be held responsible for torts committed by the employee. 
E)  Employees can withdraw their services.

Question 13

The Employment Standards Act sets a maximum amount of notice or pay in lieu of notice that an employer has to give an employee upon dismissal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An employer is vicariously liable for the torts committed on the job by employees and independent contractors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Employees cannot gather information,copy customer lists,or solicit customers before termination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When new employees are required to join a union within a specified period of time,this is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  a closed shop. 
B)  a union shop. 
C)  an agency shop. 
D)  rand formula. 
E)  check-off provision. 
A)  a closed shop. 
B)  a union shop. 
C)  an agency shop. 
D)  rand formula. 
E)  check-off provision.

Question 17

"Once a picket line is properly set up,no one can cross it." Explain the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

There is no legal ob

Question 18

Dismissal without reasonable notice must be based on employee wrongdoing or a failure to perform the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When an employee is dismissed for just cause,the employer need give the employee only two months' notice or the equivalent pay in lieu of that notice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Elad starts a brand new job.Lena,his new co-worker,is showing him around.Lena informs Elad that she is a union member,required to pay dues and to maintain her membership.Elad is certain that he was told he did not need to join the union.What arrangement is in place?

Accepted Answer

A)  closed shop 
B)  agency shop 
C)  rand formula 
D)  maintenance of membership 
E)  check-off provision 
A)  closed shop 
B)  agency shop 
C)  rand formula 
D)  maintenance of membership 
E)  check-off provision

Which of the following statements describes picketing?

Which one of the following is not just cause for dismissal?

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

Collective agreements must have provisions in them providing for the arbitration of which of the following kinds of disputes?

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.

While a lockout can only take place during the collective bargaining process when there is no contract in force,the employees can also legally strike when the employer breaches a term of a collective agreement that is in force.

Workers' compensation benefits are only available where the employee has been injured because of the fault of the employer.

Keeping in mind both the common law rules governing employment and the legislation passed to improve the position of employees,indicate which of the following statements is false with regard to employment law.

The Wagner Act outlawed the practice of collective bargaining and prohibited trade unions from going on strike.

Which of the following is true with regard to employment law?

Which of the following is correct with respect to human rights in the field of employment?

Why is the distinction between employment and an independent contract important?

The Employment Standards Act sets a maximum amount of notice or pay in lieu of notice that an employer has to give an employee upon dismissal.

An employer is vicariously liable for the torts committed on the job by employees and independent contractors.

Employees cannot gather information,copy customer lists,or solicit customers before termination.

When new employees are required to join a union within a specified period of time,this is referred to as

"Once a picket line is properly set up,no one can cross it." Explain the accuracy of this statement.

Dismissal without reasonable notice must be based on employee wrongdoing or a failure to perform the job.

When an employee is dismissed for just cause,the employer need give the employee only two months' notice or the equivalent pay in lieu of that notice.

Elad starts a brand new job.Lena,his new co-worker,is showing him around.Lena informs Elad that she is a union member,required to pay dues and to maintain her membership.Elad is certain that he was told he did not need to join the union.What arrangement is in place?

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Exam 10: Employment

Which of the following statements describes picketing?

Which one of the following is not just cause for dismissal?

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

Collective agreements must have provisions in them providing for the arbitration of which of the following kinds of disputes?

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.

While a lockout can only take place during the collective bargaining process when there is no contract in force,the employees can also legally strike when the employer breaches a term of a collective agreement that is in force.

Workers' compensation benefits are only available where the employee has been injured because of the fault of the employer.

Keeping in mind both the common law rules governing employment and the legislation passed to improve the position of employees,indicate which of the following statements is false with regard to employment law.

The Wagner Act outlawed the practice of collective bargaining and prohibited trade unions from going on strike.

Which of the following is true with regard to employment law?

Which of the following is correct with respect to human rights in the field of employment?

Why is the distinction between employment and an independent contract important?

The Employment Standards Act sets a maximum amount of notice or pay in lieu of notice that an employer has to give an employee upon dismissal.

An employer is vicariously liable for the torts committed on the job by employees and independent contractors.

Employees cannot gather information,copy customer lists,or solicit customers before termination.

When new employees are required to join a union within a specified period of time,this is referred to as

"Once a picket line is properly set up,no one can cross it." Explain the accuracy of this statement.

Dismissal without reasonable notice must be based on employee wrongdoing or a failure to perform the job.

When an employee is dismissed for just cause,the employer need give the employee only two months' notice or the equivalent pay in lieu of that notice.

Elad starts a brand new job.Lena,his new co-worker,is showing him around.Lena informs Elad that she is a union member,required to pay dues and to maintain her membership.Elad is certain that he was told he did not need to join the union.What arrangement is in place?

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus 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

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

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