Question 1

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Accepted Answer

A) is part of the Constitution Act of 1992. 
B) applies to all Canadian employees and employers. 
C) ensures that no laws infringe on Charter rights. 
D) takes precedence over all other laws. 
E) is fairly limited in scope.

Question 2

Equal pay for equal work specifies that

Accepted Answer

A) there can be no pay discrimination on the basis of race, gender, or age. 
B) male-dominated and female-dominated jobs of equal value must be paid the same. 
C) jobs with similar titles must be paid the same. 
D) all people doing the same job should receive an identical pay rate. 
E) an employer cannot pay male and female employees differently if they are performing substantially the same work.

Question 3

Evidence of pervasive patterns of differential treatment against the employment equity designated groups includes

Accepted Answer

A) harassment. 
B) systemic discrimination. 
C) sexual harassment. 
D) discrimination. 
E) underemployment.

Question 4

The most difficult type of discrimination to detect and combat is

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A) differential treatment. 
B) intentional direct discrimination. 
C) intentional indirect discrimination. 
D) reverse discrimination. 
E) systemic discrimination.

Question 5

Remedies for human rights code violations do not include

Accepted Answer

A) a written letter of apology. 
B) implementation of an employment equity program. 
C) compensation for pain and humiliation. 
D) compensation for general damages. 
E) ordering an employer to discriminate on a different prohibited ground than the one complained about.

Question 6

Any information collected by an employer beyond name, title, business address, and telephone number is considered personal and private and may not be disclosed without employee consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The advancement of women into senior management positions has been hindered by the existence of a "glass ceiling".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Refusing to hire an individual for a security guard position on the basis that he or she is considered to be too large and heavy is an example of a bona fide occupational requirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Airlines are legally permitted to

Accepted Answer

A) indicate a hiring preference for single persons as flight attendants. 
B) indicate a hiring preference for single persons as pilots. 
C) indicate a hiring preference for women as flight attendants. 
D) exclude pregnant women from applying as flight attendants. 
E) refuse to hire persons as flight attendants who do not possess minimum qualifications for the position.

Question 10

A "poisoned"work environment is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) an occupational health and safety violation. 
B) sexual annoyance. 
C) a direct link to tangible job benefits. 
D) sexual coercion. 
E) toxic substances.

Question 11

Employers are grappling with the problem of how to balance employee privacy rights with their need to monitor the use of technology-related tools because

Accepted Answer

A) employers are trying to understand how to use technology to increase employee productivity. 
B) employers want to enable employees to respond to work issues when they are at home and on weekends. 
C) employers want to eliminate wasted time and abuse of company resources. 
D) employers want employees to voluntarily maintain the organization's Facebook page. 
E) employers fundamentally do not trust their employees.

Question 12

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the rights it contains, such as freedom of association, apply to

Accepted Answer

A) private sector employers only. 
B) actions of the federal government only. 
C) actions of the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. 
D) public and private sector employers. 
E) actions of all governments and all employers.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The federal government is the final arbiter of the Charter. 
B) The overall impact of the Charter on the LR scene has been significant. 
C) The Charter provides the right to live and work anywhere in Canada. 
D) The Charter provides for minority language education rights and the right to live and work anywhere in Canada. 
E) The Charter guarantees the right to strike.

Question 14

Jim is a new employee.He makes unwelcome sexual remarks and jokes.His behaviour is offensive and intimidating to the female employees.Jim's behaviour is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) sexual annoyance. 
B) permissible behaviour. 
C) permissible behaviour as long as it does not violate a policy. 
D) sexual harassment. 
E) sexual coercion.

Question 15

ABC company has installed video surveillance equipment throughout its premises, including in the employee washrooms, in order to prevent theft of company equipment and supplies.What would the likely result be if employees object?

Accepted Answer

A) Courts would uphold the right of ABC company to install video surveillance equipment anywhere on its property. 
B) Courts would deny the right of ABC company to install video surveillance equipment since it is an invasion of employee privacy. 
C) If the company could demonstrate evidence of widespread employee theft, the surveillance system would be allowed. 
D) Courts would refuse to rule because the case lacks merit. 
E) Courts would ask if there is a less invasive way to monitor employees and order the removal of the video surveillance in the washrooms.

Exam 2: The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Equal pay for equal work specifies that

Evidence of pervasive patterns of differential treatment against the employment equity designated groups includes

The most difficult type of discrimination to detect and combat is

Remedies for human rights code violations do not include

Any information collected by an employer beyond name, title, business address, and telephone number is considered personal and private and may not be disclosed without employee consent.

The advancement of women into senior management positions has been hindered by the existence of a "glass ceiling".

Refusing to hire an individual for a security guard position on the basis that he or she is considered to be too large and heavy is an example of a bona fide occupational requirement.

Airlines are legally permitted to

A "poisoned"work environment is associated with

Employers are grappling with the problem of how to balance employee privacy rights with their need to monitor the use of technology-related tools because

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the rights it contains, such as freedom of association, apply to

Which of the following statements about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is true?

Jim is a new employee.He makes unwelcome sexual remarks and jokes.His behaviour is offensive and intimidating to the female employees.Jim's behaviour is an example of

ABC company has installed video surveillance equipment throughout its premises, including in the employee washrooms, in order to prevent theft of company equipment and supplies.What would the likely result be if employees object?