Leaves of Absence
Hours of Work
Payment and Benefits
Temporary Help Agencies
Termination, Complaints and Reprisal
100
Employees are allowed up to this many weeks off during pregnancy.
17 (or more depending on circumstances)
100
Employees are entitled to a minimum amount of time for lunch. How much time are they entitled to?
30 Minutes
100
What is the standard minimum wage in Canada?
$10.25
100
Is an employee still considered to be employed by the Temp agency while working for a client?
Yes
100
In the event of termination, the employer must provide the employee with how much written notice?
2 weeks
200
Under the employment services act, a parent is defined as:
Adoptive parent, birth parent or guardian.
200
Employees may work a maximum of how many hours in a work week?
48
200
What three methods can an employer use to pay an employee?
Cash, Cheque or Direct deposit?
200
When is an employment assignment considered to begin?
When employee first recieves training from the client or their first day.
200
In the event of _________ , an employer does not need to provide the employee with any notice of dismissal.
Willful misconduct
300
Employees working for companies which employ 50 or more employees are eligible for this many emergency leave days.
10
300
How is pay calculated for overtime hours?
1.5 x hours of overtime
300
Canada has a policy of Equal pay for Equal work. What three factors are examined to determine if work is "equal"?
Same Work Same Skill Same Conditions
300
The temp agency may charge a fee for assistance with resume writing. (True/False)
False
300
Complaints made by employees will be investigated by _________
The Ministry of Labour
400
Name three organs, which, if donated will qualify you for organ donor leave.
Kidney Liver Lung Pancreas Small bowel
400
Employees are entitled to 2 fifteen minute breaks during the day. (True or False)
False
400
How long must an employee work for a company before he/she qualifies for 2 weeks of vacation time?
12 Months
400
Name two pieces of information a temp agency must provide employees with upon employment.
-the legal name of the agency -contact information for the agency -a copy of the information sheet entitled “Your Employment Standards Rights: Temporary Help Agency Assignment Employees”.
400
What is something for which a terminated employee can sue his/her employer for if they do not give the proper amount of notice?
Wrongful Dismissal
500
This term refers to providing psychological or emotional support; arranging for care by a third party provider; or directly providing or participating in the care of the family member.
Care or support
500
Who is exempt from overtime wages?
Supevisors and Managers
500
Johnathon has worked as a cleaner of an office building under a contract with Crystal Clear cleaning company for the last 20 years. The contract ends and the building owner decides to sign a contract with A-Z Cleaners. Since John already knows the routine, A-Z hires John to continue working as the building cleaner. Is John entitled to his benefits?
Yes
500
Employees must recieve seven pieces of information regarding assignments. Name 4.
the legal name of the client contact information for the client wage rate or commission and benefits associated with the assignment; the hours of work; work description; term of the assignment, the pay period and pay day.
500
What is a type of work which can always be legally refused by an employee, in spite of any request by the employer?
Unsafe Work
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