Question 1

Joey Jobs has worked as a packer at Acme Corrugated Papers for just over 3 years. He's 22 years old, and this is his first full-time job. He is dismissed without cause. What amount of statutory notice is Joey most likely entitled to?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Which of the following does not belong when considering how much notice an employee should receive when terminated?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are factors that can be considered when determining the notice period for termination, so none of them specifically "does not belong."

Question 3

Shana works for a large donut company chain. To which type of notice or pay in lieu of notice does she have the option to claim if fired?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

John Chilton was fired by his employer after five years of a reduction in staff. He was given severance pay of 8 weeks, as required by the provincial Employment Standards Act. He got a part-time job for three weeks immediately after being fired and has since collected employment insurance. Which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

Chilton may be entitled to more than the statutory severance pay if the reasonable notice period under common law is longer than the statutory minimum.

Question 5

The owner of Khan Chemicals sees employee John steal $10 from a company cash register. John has never been in trouble at work before. The employer

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Question 6

Joan Singh is an employee in an insurance office. There is only one other female employee there, Rose Chin, and Rose is being sexually harassed by a male employee. Also, some of the other employees make offensive remarks in Rose's presence about Chinese people. Joan herself is not the victim of either these behaviours, perhaps because she is a very assertive woman. Rose, on the other hand, is afraid of making waves and does not complain. Joan goes to the boss and tells him that unless the men in the office change their ways, she is going to go to the Human Rights Commission on Rose's behalf. The boss doesn't want trouble, so he fires Joan. Did Joan's conduct give just cause for her dismissal?

Accepted Answer

Joan is considered a whistleblower because she reported inappropriate and potentially illegal behavior in the workplace, which is protected under whistleblower laws. Her actions were aimed at addressing harassment and discrimination, not causing harm or disruption.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a factor that may lead to the amount of damages that an employee may be awarded for wrongful dismissal being increased?

Accepted Answer

The employee's personal financial situation, such as having significant debts, is generally not considered a factor that would increase damages for wrongful dismissal. The other options relate to factors that can affect the assessment of damages.

Question 8

Which of the following would NOT be a ground for a just cause dismissal?

Accepted Answer

Redundancy of the position is typically a ground for termination due to operational requirements, not for just cause dismissal.

Question 9

An employee may have grounds for a wrongful dismissal lawsuit when:

Accepted Answer

An employee may have grounds for a wrongful dismissal lawsuit in all the scenarios mentioned: disputing just cause, inadequate pay in lieu of notice, and being demoted due to business loss.

Question 10

Howard Heyman is the successful and well-respected manager of the Vancouver Ballet Company. After seven years' service, he is dismissed because the Board of Directors can no longer stand his prickly, arrogant personality and behaviour. The Board issues a press release saying that Howard was fired because of complaints of sexual harassment by young male members of the company. Howard is stung by these accusations, and goes into a serious depression which lasts nearly a year. Howard brings an action for wrongful dismissal, which VBC vigorously defends. It is not until the third day of trial that the defendants admit that the dismissal was without cause. What damages would Howard likely be awarded?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

When an employee has been fired without just cause, on what basis will a court award damages?

Accepted Answer

Courts typically award damages based on the concept of "reasonable notice," which considers factors like the employee's age, length of service, position, and availability of similar employment.

Question 12

Which of the following is just cause for dismissal?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Anna works for a company that has five employees. To which type of notice or pay in lieu of notice does she have the option to claim if fired?

Accepted Answer

Anna can claim termination notice under employment standards legislation and notice under the common law if fired. Severance under employment standards legislation typically applies to larger companies with more employees.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Employers can fire employees without providing a reason, but they are typically required to provide notice or compensation in lieu of notice, depending on the employment contract and local labor laws.

Question 15

An employee is dismissed without cause. He makes a settlement with his employer for six months' salary. During the following six months, he is unemployed and collects employment insurance. What should the employer have done at the time of settlement with respect to employee deductions?

Accepted Answer

The employer should have deducted amounts for both employment insurance premiums and income tax from the settlement and remitted them to the appropriate government agencies.

Question 16

Kamsa Corporation reluctantly fires Nanda because of budget cuts. Nanda has a severe depressive reaction requiring him to take heavy medication. In a lawsuit for wrongful dismissal against the corporation, which type of damages is Nanda likely to be awarded?

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Question 17

Salmagundi Co. decides to eliminate staff to increase its profits. There is no labour union in this workplace. The next day the president tells Patricia Ravel that she is fired and must leave immediately. Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

In the absence of a labour union and assuming no breach of contract or employment standards, the company can terminate employment for business reasons but must provide reasonable notice or pay in lieu of notice.

Question 18

In which of the following scenarios would it be deemed that an act of constructive dismissal has occurred?

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Question 19

Pascal was hired by KB Ltd. as a Marketing Manager. He supervised and coordinated the marketing department and reported to a Vice President. Two years after being hired, personality conflicts developed between Pascal and his new supervisor who eventually demoted Pascal to Junior Marketing Supervisor. Pascal was very unhappy but since there were few other jobs in his field, he accepted the new position for a few months. He has now left his employment with the company and wishes to claim damages for constructive dismissal. Which of the following statements best describes his legal position?

Accepted Answer

Pascal's demotion to a significantly lower position without his consent can be considered constructive dismissal, allowing him to claim damages.

Question 20

Which of the following is just cause for dismissal?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (sexual harassment, incompetence, and moonlighting in the same line of work) can be considered just causes for dismissal depending on company policies and the severity of the actions.

Quiz 13: Employment Law

Joey Jobs has worked as a packer at Acme Corrugated Papers for just over 3 years. He's 22 years old, and this is his first full-time job. He is dismissed without cause. What amount of statutory notice is Joey most likely entitled to?

Which of the following does not belong when considering how much notice an employee should receive when terminated?

Shana works for a large donut company chain. To which type of notice or pay in lieu of notice does she have the option to claim if fired?

The owner of Khan Chemicals sees employee John steal $10 from a company cash register. John has never been in trouble at work before. The employer

Which of the following is NOT a factor that may lead to the amount of damages that an employee may be awarded for wrongful dismissal being increased?

Which of the following would NOT be a ground for a just cause dismissal?

An employee may have grounds for a wrongful dismissal lawsuit when:

When an employee has been fired without just cause, on what basis will a court award damages?

Which of the following is just cause for dismissal?

Anna works for a company that has five employees. To which type of notice or pay in lieu of notice does she have the option to claim if fired?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

An employee is dismissed without cause. He makes a settlement with his employer for six months' salary. During the following six months, he is unemployed and collects employment insurance. What should the employer have done at the time of settlement with respect to employee deductions?

Kamsa Corporation reluctantly fires Nanda because of budget cuts. Nanda has a severe depressive reaction requiring him to take heavy medication. In a lawsuit for wrongful dismissal against the corporation, which type of damages is Nanda likely to be awarded?

Salmagundi Co. decides to eliminate staff to increase its profits. There is no labour union in this workplace. The next day the president tells Patricia Ravel that she is fired and must leave immediately. Which of the following is TRUE?

In which of the following scenarios would it be deemed that an act of constructive dismissal has occurred?

Which of the following is just cause for dismissal?