Rights and Responsibilities on the Job

Labor Act

100

Which of the following workers are entitled to be paid minimum wage? a) farm workers b) workers working in their parents' gas stations c) casual babysitters d) bank tellers e) none of the above

e) none of the above

200

You are 15 years of age and have been offered a summer job at your friend's convenience store. The job pays $4.00/hour. Your friend tells you that you can be paid less than minimum wage because you are under-age and will be working part-time during the summer. Is this true? a) yes b) no c) only in retail

b) no

300

Which of the following are not covered by The Labour Standards Act? a) annual holidays b) meal breaks c) coffee breaks d) sick leave

c) coffee breaks

Work Schedules

100

How many unpaid meal breaks would a worker get if s/he worked 10 hours in one shift? a) 0 b) 1 c) 2

c) 2

200

You are entitled to a 15-minute coffee break every four hours. a) true b) false c) only in the hospitality industry

b) false The Labor Standards Act does not cover coffee breaks. However, if employers do provide them, they must be paid breaks.

300

If your employer changes the hours you work, you must be told in advance: a) one day b) two days c) one week d) two weeks e) employers do not have to post in advance

c) one week Employers must post a work schedule identifying the hours workers are to work including start and end times and meal break times for a period of one week. Employers must give at least one week's notice of a change in schedule-unless there is an unforeseen emergency.