Numbers
Maximum monetary fine for a corporation's first offence under the ESA
$100,000
The Ministry of Labour
Define Creed
Religion or Faith
list the 3 types of employment contracts
written, oral, implied
Judge made law is _____________ law
Common
How many unpaid weeks is a pregnant employee allowed to take off work?
17?
13?
28?
17 weeks
3 sources of employment law
statute law, common law, constitutional law
3 factors to the principle of accommodation
individualism, disability and inclusion
An ambigious contract benefits who?
the person who did not draft the contract
The Ontario Human Rights Code is considered ________-_______________ law
Quasi constitutional
Maximum monetary fine for a person who contravenes the Code?
$25,000
what does ESA stand for?
What year follows the ESA?
___________ __________ ______, _____?
Employment Standards Act, 2000
Asking an applicant if they are a member of Alcoholics Anonymous should be asked in what situation?
never ask this question
3 types of intellectual property
patents, copyrights, scholarly articles, inventions, software development
Duty of OHSA imposition on workers
the duty to report any known workplace hazards
how many key statutes involve employment in Ontario?
7-
ESA, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, OHSA, WSIA, Pay Equity Act, AODA
Define Vicarious Liability
being legally responsible for the action of another
True or False:
Lost Wages is an example of non-monetary award that he tribunal may award a party
False (An example could be a policy change)
3 elements of a contract
offer, acceptance, consideration
What must a plaintiff show in order to establish a negligent tort?
How many employees does an employer have to have in order to seek the support of the Office of the Employer Adviser?
less than 100
True or False:
Commission Pay is governed by the ESA
False
What does WSIAT stand for?
Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
Define Restrictive Covenant
a promise not to engage in certain types of activities during, or after employment
Who is covered by the OHSA
almost every worker and workplace in Ontario