Question 1

Trade union activities are controlled by the courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Give three examples of unfair labour practices on the part of the employer.

Accepted Answer

intimidating or threatening em

Question 3

"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 employe

Question 4

What is the significance of a union becoming certified?

Accepted Answer

Once a union obtains certifica

Question 5

Explain under what circumstances a principal who is not an employer will be held responsible for the wrongful acts of its agent.

Accepted Answer

The principal will only be liable if the

Question 6

Discuss the extent of an agent's authority to bind a principal in dealings with a third party.

Accepted Answer

This question simply requires students t

Question 7

A principal is bound in contract with the third party with whom the agent dealt if the agent is:

Accepted Answer

A) within his or her implied authority. 
B) within his or her express authority. 
C) within his or her apparent authority. 
D) outside his or her authority but the principal ratified it. 
E) all of the above 
A) within his or her implied authority. 
B) within his or her express authority. 
C) within his or her apparent authority. 
D) outside his or her authority but the principal ratified it. 
E) all of the above

Question 8

Although enduring powers of attorney are sometimes abused,there appears to be little interest on the part of governments to address the issue and limit the abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Joe was a salesman,newly hired by Radio Hut.On his first day on the job,he was left in charge of the store while the manager and the other salesmen went to lunch.They specifically told him not to sell anything over $50 but to tell customers to come back in an hour when they would have returned from lunch.While they were at lunch,a customer came in and decided to purchase a new stereo TV set and several accessories.The total sales price was $1600,and the customer couldn't wait.Joe sold her the merchandise at a $400 discount.When the customer returned the next day to pick up the goods,the manager refused to go through with the deal.Explain the manager's legal obligations in these circumstances.

Accepted Answer

Joe had apparent authority and

Question 10

Drew got a non-union,senior management job.After the first day,Drew went to his dad to discuss his obligations to his boss and his boss's obligations to him.Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A) The employer owes Drew not only pay,but also some direction. 
B) Drew must be punctual and obedient. 
C) Drew owes the employer a fiduciary duty (i.e.,a duty to serve the employer's interests above his own). 
D) If Drew wants to quit,he must give the employer proper notice unless the employer has done some wrong (e.g.,given an unreasonable or dangerous order). 
E) The employer cannot terminate Drew's employment unless Drew does something wrong. 
A) The employer owes Drew not only pay,but also some direction. 
B) Drew must be punctual and obedient. 
C) Drew owes the employer a fiduciary duty (i.e.,a duty to serve the employer's interests above his own). 
D) If Drew wants to quit,he must give the employer proper notice unless the employer has done some wrong (e.g.,given an unreasonable or dangerous order). 
E) The employer cannot terminate Drew's employment unless Drew does something wrong.

Question 11

Distinguish between an agent and an employee.

Accepted Answer

An employee commits to an employer in an

Question 12

Which of the following is correct with respect to an agent's performance of his or her duties?

Accepted Answer

A) The agent must never compete with the principal. 
B) The agent must never take advantage of the third party. 
C) The principal need not reimburse the agent for any reasonable expenses incurred in the process of performing the agency responsibilities. 
D) When an agent fails to act in the best interest of the principal and is an independent contractor,this is just cause for constructive dismissal. 
E) The agent may profit at the expense of the principal if the agent acquires some previously unknown information. 
A) The agent must never compete with the principal. 
B) The agent must never take advantage of the third party. 
C) The principal need not reimburse the agent for any reasonable expenses incurred in the process of performing the agency responsibilities. 
D) When an agent fails to act in the best interest of the principal and is an independent contractor,this is just cause for constructive dismissal. 
E) The agent may profit at the expense of the principal if the agent acquires some previously unknown information.

Question 13

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

Question 14

If an employee were performing some act that he or she was not required to do as part of the job function,the employer would not be vicariously liable for the torts committed while performing that act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Indicate how much notice an employee is entitled to when being dismissed.

Accepted Answer

An employee is entitled to rea

Question 16

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to picketing?

Accepted Answer

A) Lawful picketing is the process whereby striking employees attempt to persuade people not to do business with their employer. 
B) Lawful picketing can take place during a rights dispute or a recognition dispute. 
C) Lawful picketing is an accepted form of protest by workers whether or not a lawful strike is in process. 
D) Lawful picketing is the process whereby striking employees forcefully prohibit others from doing business with their employer. 
E) Lawful picketing cannot take place during a lockout,only during a lawful strike. 
A) Lawful picketing is the process whereby striking employees attempt to persuade people not to do business with their employer. 
B) Lawful picketing can take place during a rights dispute or a recognition dispute. 
C) Lawful picketing is an accepted form of protest by workers whether or not a lawful strike is in process. 
D) Lawful picketing is the process whereby striking employees forcefully prohibit others from doing business with their employer. 
E) Lawful picketing cannot take place during a lockout,only during a lawful strike.

Question 17

An employer is responsible for only those torts committed by an employee that take place while the employee is doing what he was employed to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the significance of determining that an employment relationship exists,aside from the statutory significance,employment insurance benefits,workers' compensation benefits,etc.?

Accepted Answer

In common law,the main signifi

Question 19

Indicate three obligations of an employee in an employment relationship.

Accepted Answer

be reasonably competent; have

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Normally,a worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act has the choice of suing his or her employer or claiming under the Act with regard to that injury. 
B) All of the funds used to pay for injuries suffered on the job come from a fund paid into by the government and employees. 
C) Normally,a worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act cannot sue his or her employer or a fellow employee who caused the injury. 
D) Workers' compensation is available for physical labourers only. 
E) While job-related injuries are covered under the Workers' Compensation Act,illness that results from work is strictly the employee's own problem. 
A) Normally,a worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act has the choice of suing his or her employer or claiming under the Act with regard to that injury. 
B) All of the funds used to pay for injuries suffered on the job come from a fund paid into by the government and employees. 
C) Normally,a worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act cannot sue his or her employer or a fellow employee who caused the injury. 
D) Workers' compensation is available for physical labourers only. 
E) While job-related injuries are covered under the Workers' Compensation Act,illness that results from work is strictly the employee's own problem.

Trade union activities are controlled by the courts.

Give three examples of unfair labour practices on the part of the employer.

What is the significance of a union becoming certified?

Explain under what circumstances a principal who is not an employer will be held responsible for the wrongful acts of its agent.

Discuss the extent of an agent's authority to bind a principal in dealings with a third party.

A principal is bound in contract with the third party with whom the agent dealt if the agent is:

Although enduring powers of attorney are sometimes abused,there appears to be little interest on the part of governments to address the issue and limit the abuse.

Drew got a non-union,senior management job.After the first day,Drew went to his dad to discuss his obligations to his boss and his boss's obligations to him.Which of the following is false?

Distinguish between an agent and an employee.

Which of the following is correct with respect to an agent's performance of his or her duties?

Which of the following is an unfair labour practice?

If an employee were performing some act that he or she was not required to do as part of the job function,the employer would not be vicariously liable for the torts committed while performing that act.

Indicate how much notice an employee is entitled to when being dismissed.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to picketing?

An employer is responsible for only those torts committed by an employee that take place while the employee is doing what he was employed to do.

What is the significance of determining that an employment relationship exists,aside from the statutory significance,employment insurance benefits,workers' compensation benefits,etc.?

Indicate three obligations of an employee in an employment relationship.

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

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Exam 6: Agency and Employment

Trade union activities are controlled by the courts.

Give three examples of unfair labour practices on the part of the employer.

What is the significance of a union becoming certified?

Explain under what circumstances a principal who is not an employer will be held responsible for the wrongful acts of its agent.

Discuss the extent of an agent's authority to bind a principal in dealings with a third party.

A principal is bound in contract with the third party with whom the agent dealt if the agent is:

Although enduring powers of attorney are sometimes abused,there appears to be little interest on the part of governments to address the issue and limit the abuse.

Drew got a non-union,senior management job.After the first day,Drew went to his dad to discuss his obligations to his boss and his boss's obligations to him.Which of the following is false?

Distinguish between an agent and an employee.

Which of the following is correct with respect to an agent's performance of his or her duties?

Which of the following is an unfair labour practice?

If an employee were performing some act that he or she was not required to do as part of the job function,the employer would not be vicariously liable for the torts committed while performing that act.

Indicate how much notice an employee is entitled to when being dismissed.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to picketing?

An employer is responsible for only those torts committed by an employee that take place while the employee is doing what he was employed to do.

What is the significance of determining that an employment relationship exists,aside from the statutory significance,employment insurance benefits,workers' compensation benefits,etc.?

Indicate three obligations of an employee in an employment relationship.

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

The Canadian Legal System

Torts and Professional Liability

Formation of Contracts

Enforcing Contractual Obligations

Legislation in the Marketplace

Methods of Carrying on Business

Property

Ideas and Information

Electronic Commerce and International Trade

Filters