Employment Law Quiz

Where a dismissed employee claims wrongful dismissal, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? (1) The claim can be based on dismissal without proper notice (2) The claim will essentially be for breach of contract

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 or 2

An employer has an implied duty:

• To provide facilities for smokers

• To give employees who leave a reference

• To provide work

• To pay reasonable remuneration

Which of the following does not constitute an implied term of an employment contract?

• A decision of the court

• Legislation

• Custom and practice

• Employee handbook

Which of the following is not an implied duty owed by an employee towards his employer?

• A duty not to misuse confidential information

• A duty to provide faithful service

• A duty to maintain trust and confidence

• A duty to obey all orders given to him by his employer

A summary dismissal occurs when:

• The parties agree to end the contract immediately

• The employer terminates the contract with notice but no investigation

• The employer terminates the contract without notice

• The employee resigns

In the context of whistleblowing what is a 'qualifying disclosure'?

• Revealing information of the right type

• Revealing information within the appropriate time frame

• Revealing information to the right person

• Revealing information in the right way

Which of the following is not a phase of money laundering?

• Integration

• Placement

• Adjustment

• Layering

Which of the following does NOT constitute a duty owed by an employee towards his employer under the common law?

• A duty not to misuse confidential information

• A duty to provide faithful service

• A duty to obey all orders given to him by his employer

Which of the following is NOT valid for the dismissal of an employee?

• Dishonesty

• Wilful disobedience of a lawful order

• Membership of a trade union

Where a constructive dismissal has been alleged it is:

• Unnecessary to show that the employer intended to repudiate the contract

• Necessary to show that the employer had a history of forcing employees out of their jobs

• Necessary to show that the employer intended to repudiate the contract