Chapter 8 - Employment Law

Question 1

Independent Contractor

Answer 1

performs a service for an employer and renders and invoice or bill

Question 1

Employment Law

Answer 1

laws and regulations that govern the management/employee relationship

Question 2

Canada Labour Code

Answer 2

regulates specific industries (gov. related, nation wide, etc.) on labour regulations, health/safety, standard hours/wages, etc.

Question 3

Employment Contract

Answer 3

agreement outlining the specifics of an employer/employee responsibilities for a period of time

Question 4

Dismissal

Answer 4

occurs when an employer informs an employee that they are no longer employed “here”. Can be just or unjust cause

Question 5

Unjust Dismissal

Answer 5

occurs when an employer does not have the basis to dismiss; there is no cause under their contract

Question 6

Constructive Dismissal

Answer 6

occurs when the employee has not been fired but believes the employer has not complied with the contract

Question 7

Union

Answer 7

a collection of employees in a trade or employment organization formed to protect and further their rights

Question 8

Collective Bargaining

Answer 8

negotiation between a union and management to reach a union contract that outlines the rules for the relationship