1

Daphne has worked for Eddie for two years. Last year, she elected to take her vacation during the winter so that she could fly south with her significant other. This year, she has asked to take a holiday in the summer. Eddie refuses, telling her that she must take her holidays at the same time of year from now on. Which of the following is true?

Select one:

A.

Daphne has the right to take her vacation whenever she likes.

B.

Eddie is within his rights to refuse Daphne's request.

C.

Eddie's refusal is most certainly a human rights violation.

D.

Daphne's complaint will be dealt with by her local workplace advisory committee.

E.

Eddie and Daphne have no choice but to enter binding arbitration to resolve their dispute.

2.

Some employee organizations are not entitled to take part in the collective bargaining process.

Select one:

True

False

3.

Tomaj is fired by his employer without reasonable notice and without cause. He is likely entitled to a severance package.

Select one:

True

False

4.

Jason is a notoriously lazy individual. Consequently, while he recently returned to the workforce after exhausting his eligibility for employment insurance benefits, he is anxious to earn as much as possible while doing no more than is necessary for his new employer, Big Boy Pants and Shoes (BBPS). Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Select one:

A.

Minimum wage rules apply only if Jason is paid on an hourly basis.

B.

Jason is entitled to a 15 minute rest period every 2 hours.

C.

Employment standards legislation states that Jason is entitled to an annual vacation, and that he is entitled to take his vacation whenever he wants to do so.

D.

Jason is entitled to take a statutorily defined time off work to vote on election days.

E.

Employment standards legislation prohibits BBPS from asking Jason to work on a statutory holiday, and must instead ask its employees for volunteers.

5.

From a risk management perspective, the value of a performance review is enhanced if

Select one:

A.

the employer provides the employee with two notarized copies of the review.

B.

the employer posts the review in a public area.

C.

the employer conducts the review in accordance with standard written valuation form.

D.

the employer tailors the review differently for each individual.

E.

the employer gives a day off to employees that receive outstanding reviews.

6.

Local 354 has been accused of secondary picketing during a lawful strike. In what forum will the business experiencing the alleged secondary picketing take legal action regarding this matter?

Select one:

A.

grievance arbitration

B.

complaint to the labour board

C.

court of common law

D.

voluntary conciliation

E.

mandatory mediation

7.

After a heated argument between picketers and managers crossing the line, five workers set fire to three company cars and ruined other company property. Can management express its displeasure by firing the employees?

Select one:

A.

No. Temporary flare-ups of violence on picket lines do not constitute just cause for dismissal.

B.

No. Under statute, employees cannot be fired while on strike.

C.

Yes. The employer will have grounds to discharge employees so long as it can prove that they have engaged in serious misconduct while on strike.

D.

No. Under statute, employees have the right to be reinstated in their previous positions.

E.

Yes. Employers are always at liberty to discharge any employee deemed to have behaved improperly during a strike.

8.

A strike is unlawful in Canada whenever it

Select one:

A.

will cause problems for other businesses.

B.

results in a boycott.

C.

occurs while a collective agreement is in force.

D.

results in a lockout.

E.

involves picketing.

9.

A promotion entails new duties and not necessarily an increase in pay.

Select one:

True

False

10.

After years of failure, the employees at the Cherryville branch of MegaStore, an international chain of discount stores, finally succeeded in becoming unionized. They are very anxious to ensure that the collective agreement, which is currently being negotiated, does everything possible to solidify their position and to prevent the company from undermining their recent success. Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to a union security clause?

Select one:

A.

Under a closed shop clause, MegaStore will be required to allow an employee at another one of its branches join the Cherryville store without having to join the union.

B.

Such a clause is relevant only in the event of a grievance.

C.

An approach sometimes referred to as an "agency shop" will ensure that the store contains only unionized employees.

D.

It would be unlawful for a collective agreement to prohibit a non-union person from being an employee at the Cherryville branch.

E.

The collective agreement will not necessarily include such a clause.

11.

Since positive reviews increase employee morale and are more pleasant to conduct, employers and managers should always give a positive review when appraising an employee's work habits.

Select one:

True

False

12.

Collective agreements are best thought of as contracts between multiple parties.

Select one:

True

False

13.

Which of the following would be required by the duty to bargain in good faith?

Select one:

A.

the duty to present a proposal that is to the mutual benefit of both parties

B.

the duty to respect the fiduciary nature of the relationship

C.

the duty to supply information about the number of union members

D.

the duty to protect confidentiality

E.

the duty to reveal the financial statements of the employer