Test Bank for Employment Law
for Business, 2024
Golden rule - ANSWERSA rule used by courts to interpret legislation in a way that avoids absurd or
unjust results that literal interpretation might produce.
Treat - ANSWERSto regard, classify, or deal with a person, period of time, or situation in a particular
legal way.
Reciprocity / Quid pro quo - ANSWERSA mutual exchange of value; "something for something." In
employment, work is exchanged for pay or benefits.
Neighbour Principle - ANSWERSLegal concept from Donoghue v Stevenson; one must take
reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions likely to injure their "neighbour."
Duty of Care - ANSWERSLegal obligation to act with care to avoid foreseeable harm to others.
Take Reasonable Care - ANSWERSStandard of behaviour expected to avoid negligence
Reasonably Foresee - ANSWERSAbility to predict or anticipate harm that a reasonable person could
foresee.
Avoid Injuring - ANSWERSLegal duty not to cause harm to others.
Product Liability - ANSWERSLiability of a manufacturer/seller for defective products causing harm.
Contractual Liability - ANSWERSResponsibility arising from breach of contractual obligations.
Tort of Negligence - ANSWERSCivil wrong where someone fails to take reasonable care, causing
damage.
Private Law - ANSWERSGoverns relationships between private individuals or entities (e.g., contracts,
torts).
,Public Law - ANSWERSGoverns relationships between individuals and the state (e.g., criminal,
administrative law).
Employment Contract - ANSWERSLegal agreement between employer and employee setting out
terms of work.
Private Parties - ANSWERSIndividuals or organizations acting in a private capacity, not as public
authorities.
Working Conditions - ANSWERSPhysical and psychological environment in which employees perform
work.
Health and Safety Regulations - ANSWERSLegal standards ensuring workplace safety and well-being.
Full-time - ANSWERSWorking the standard number of hours per week (often 36-40).
Part-time - ANSWERSWorking fewer hours than full-time. (12-36 hours)
Public Interest - ANSWERSGeneral welfare of society, often relevant in whistleblowing or regulatory
decisions.
Employee - ANSWERSPerson who works under an employment contract, subordinate to employer.
Employer - ANSWERSPerson or entity hiring employees and directing their work.
Self-employed - ANSWERSWorks for themselves, not under an employment contract
Contractor - ANSWERSIndependent worker providing services to clients.
Provider of Services - ANSWERSPerson or business supplying work/services to another.
, Contract for Personal Services - ANSWERSAgreement where an individual undertakes to perform
work personally.
Client/Customer - ANSWERSRecipient of goods or services from a provider.
Statutory Protection - ANSWERSRights granted by law (e.g., against unfair dismissal).
Dismissal - ANSWERSTermination of employment by employer.
Minimum Wage - ANSWERSLowest wage permitted by law.
Paid Annual Leave (4 weeks) - ANSWERSStatutory entitlement to paid vacation.
Unemployment - ANSWERSState of being without work but available for and seeking employment
Disability - ANSWERSLong-term physical or mental impairment limiting major life activities;
protected under discrimination laws.
Pension - ANSWERSRetirement benefit paid to former employees.
Natural Person - ANSWERSHuman being with legal rights and duties
Legal Person - ANSWERSEntity (like a company) recognized as having legal rights and obligations.
Hire / Employ - ANSWERSEngage someone to perform work in exchange for pay.
Working Time Directive - ANSWERSEU law setting maximum weekly working hours and minimum
rest periods.
Protect Workers' Health and Safety - ANSWERSEmployer's duty to ensure safe working environment
Working Hours - ANSWERSTime during which an employee is at the employer's disposal.
for Business, 2024
Golden rule - ANSWERSA rule used by courts to interpret legislation in a way that avoids absurd or
unjust results that literal interpretation might produce.
Treat - ANSWERSto regard, classify, or deal with a person, period of time, or situation in a particular
legal way.
Reciprocity / Quid pro quo - ANSWERSA mutual exchange of value; "something for something." In
employment, work is exchanged for pay or benefits.
Neighbour Principle - ANSWERSLegal concept from Donoghue v Stevenson; one must take
reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions likely to injure their "neighbour."
Duty of Care - ANSWERSLegal obligation to act with care to avoid foreseeable harm to others.
Take Reasonable Care - ANSWERSStandard of behaviour expected to avoid negligence
Reasonably Foresee - ANSWERSAbility to predict or anticipate harm that a reasonable person could
foresee.
Avoid Injuring - ANSWERSLegal duty not to cause harm to others.
Product Liability - ANSWERSLiability of a manufacturer/seller for defective products causing harm.
Contractual Liability - ANSWERSResponsibility arising from breach of contractual obligations.
Tort of Negligence - ANSWERSCivil wrong where someone fails to take reasonable care, causing
damage.
Private Law - ANSWERSGoverns relationships between private individuals or entities (e.g., contracts,
torts).
,Public Law - ANSWERSGoverns relationships between individuals and the state (e.g., criminal,
administrative law).
Employment Contract - ANSWERSLegal agreement between employer and employee setting out
terms of work.
Private Parties - ANSWERSIndividuals or organizations acting in a private capacity, not as public
authorities.
Working Conditions - ANSWERSPhysical and psychological environment in which employees perform
work.
Health and Safety Regulations - ANSWERSLegal standards ensuring workplace safety and well-being.
Full-time - ANSWERSWorking the standard number of hours per week (often 36-40).
Part-time - ANSWERSWorking fewer hours than full-time. (12-36 hours)
Public Interest - ANSWERSGeneral welfare of society, often relevant in whistleblowing or regulatory
decisions.
Employee - ANSWERSPerson who works under an employment contract, subordinate to employer.
Employer - ANSWERSPerson or entity hiring employees and directing their work.
Self-employed - ANSWERSWorks for themselves, not under an employment contract
Contractor - ANSWERSIndependent worker providing services to clients.
Provider of Services - ANSWERSPerson or business supplying work/services to another.
, Contract for Personal Services - ANSWERSAgreement where an individual undertakes to perform
work personally.
Client/Customer - ANSWERSRecipient of goods or services from a provider.
Statutory Protection - ANSWERSRights granted by law (e.g., against unfair dismissal).
Dismissal - ANSWERSTermination of employment by employer.
Minimum Wage - ANSWERSLowest wage permitted by law.
Paid Annual Leave (4 weeks) - ANSWERSStatutory entitlement to paid vacation.
Unemployment - ANSWERSState of being without work but available for and seeking employment
Disability - ANSWERSLong-term physical or mental impairment limiting major life activities;
protected under discrimination laws.
Pension - ANSWERSRetirement benefit paid to former employees.
Natural Person - ANSWERSHuman being with legal rights and duties
Legal Person - ANSWERSEntity (like a company) recognized as having legal rights and obligations.
Hire / Employ - ANSWERSEngage someone to perform work in exchange for pay.
Working Time Directive - ANSWERSEU law setting maximum weekly working hours and minimum
rest periods.
Protect Workers' Health and Safety - ANSWERSEmployer's duty to ensure safe working environment
Working Hours - ANSWERSTime during which an employee is at the employer's disposal.
