Employment Law Overview in Canada

Which one of the following employers is covered by the Canada Labour Code?

The "common law" refers to law that is:

To become a statute, a provincial bill must:

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies:

Most employment statutes in Alberta and British Columbia are interpreted and enforced by:

A bill in the provincial legislature goes to committee after:

"Statute law" refers to:

In common law, the non-union employment relationship is viewed as being:

Which of the following people are covered by some or all of the standards in the employment standards legislation in Alberta or British Columbia?

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms can be used to strike down employment laws that are found to contravene its requirements because:

The "notwithstanding clause" in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows the federal or provincial governments to enact legislation that infringes the Charter if:

If you work in a grocery store in Lethbridge, Alberta, you are covered by:

A privative clause:

Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees people in Canada:

Whether your workplace is covered by provincial or federal employment laws depends on:

Which one of the following originates with the provincial legislature?

A judge in British Columbia is hearing a dispute over an employment contract. The lawyer representing the plaintiff points to a case from Alberta that covers exactly the same issue and supports her client's position. In this situation, this case would be:

The Supreme Court of Canada decision in Vriend v Alberta is notable because in that decision:

The Supreme Court of Canada set the test for determining whether a law that limits a Charter right was a reasonable limit in the following case:

Under the common law cases are decided by judges on the basis of precedent. Another term for precedent is:

A dispute arises between two parties to a contract and the aggrieved party must decide how to initiate legal proceedings. Selecting the proper forum is important because:

The employees of a company that is incorporated under the laws of Canada will be covered by federal employment legislation.

Governments that use the notwithstanding clause in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms must renew this declaration every five years or it will no longer be effective.

Applications for judicial review of the decisions of administrative tribunals are rarely successful.

In Canada, the federal and provincial governments appoint judges; they are not elected.

Statute law is the part of the law that has developed through the decisions of judges.

All employees who work in Alberta are covered by Alberta's employment legislation.

In the case of Smith v Jones, Smith is the plaintiff (the person bringing the action against the other party) and Jones is the defendant.

Tort law applies only where there is already a contractual relationship between the two parties.

General requirements of law are contained in statutes, while more detailed, specific requirements are typically contained in the regulations.

Federally regulated companies are those that are incorporated under the laws of Canada rather than under a provincial law.

The BC Court of Appeal is the highest and final level of appeal for all disputes arising in BC.

Stare decisis is a common law principle that requires lower courts to follow legal decisions of higher courts where similar issues are involved.

A "respondent" is the party opposing an appeal of a previous decision.

Employees of a federally regulated employer who work in Nova Scotia will be covered by the employment laws of Nova Scotia.

All pieces of provincial legislation automatically come into force on the day that they receive royal assent.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of Canada's Constitution.

Where there is a conflict between the common law and statute law, the common law governs.

A tort occurs whenever there is a breach of contract.

Private members' bills rarely pass.

It is easier for a government to change a regulation than to change a statute.

All bills require royal assent before they can become a statute.

In employment law, administrative tribunals have primary jurisdiction over most matters.

What primarily establishes the jurisdiction of judges and tribunal members?

How does the jurisdiction of the Alberta Human Rights Commission differ from that of the BC Human Rights Tribunal?

What type of issues are judges and tribunal members prohibited from deciding?

In a situation where multiple statutes may apply, which type of legislation could provide remedies for an injured employee wishing to return to work?

Who normally decides whether a judge or tribunal member has the jurisdiction to hear a case?

What effect can a judge's interpretation of legislation have on future legal matters?

Which limitation applies to the decisions made by administrative tribunals?

What determines whether a judge or tribunal member can hear a specific case involving multiple jurisdictions?

What was the main legal issue considered by the Supreme Court of Canada in Vriend's case?

What was the Supreme Court's conclusion regarding the treatment of homosexuals and heterosexuals under Alberta's human rights legislation?

How did the Supreme Court of Canada characterize the omission of protection for sexual orientation in the legislation?

What approach did the Supreme Court take in the Vriend case regarding human rights law?

According to the Supreme Court's ruling, which group was specifically recognized in need of legal protection?

What argument by the Alberta government was rejected by the Supreme Court?

What section of the Charter was central to the discussions in Vriend's case?

What was the overall impact of the Supreme Court's decision for legislation in Alberta regarding sexual orientation?

What was the primary significance of the Supreme Court's decision in M v H?

How did the Vriend decision influence human rights legislation in Canada?

Which piece of legislation was directly challenged by the M v H case for discriminating against same-sex partners?

What impact did the Supreme Court's ruling in M v H have on provincial and federal governments?

In which year did the Supreme Court of Canada make its decision in M v H?

What does section 15 of the Charter guarantee?

What was one of the outcomes of the Vriend decision for Alberta's legislation?

What common legal principle did the M v H case reinforce in relation to family law?

What is the key criterion for justifying a limitation of Charter rights under section 1?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the test set out in R v Oakes for determining reasonable limits?

Who bears the burden of proof to demonstrate that an infringement of Charter rights is justified?

What happens if a law does not pass all parts of the Oakes test?

What is meant by 'minimal impairment' as one of the criteria in the Oakes test?

Which of the following best describes the term 'proportionality' in the context of the Oakes test?

How does the 'reasonable limits' provision of the Charter impact individual rights?

In the case of R v Oakes, what is identified as a pressing and substantial government objective?

What role did King Henry II play in the development of common law?

What is the principle of stare decisis intended to achieve?

What might cause a court to circumvent legal precedent?

Which scenario could lead to a watershed case in common law?

What does the term 'case law' refer to in the context of common law?

What often leads to legal inconsistencies in common law?

What typically occurs when decisions are appealed to higher courts?

What is a potential reason for a court to depart from precedent?

What standard must employers meet when defending a discriminatory job rule as established by the Meiorin case?

Which branches of law are fundamental in shaping the employment relationship?

In what situation can an employer refuse to accommodate an employee under the guidelines established by the Supreme Court?

What is a key difference between individual employment contracts and collective agreements?

Which of the following statements about the Meiorin decision is true?

What role does contract law play in employment relationships?

What can lead to changes in the direction of case law in employment law?

What is typically not included as part of the contractual relationship in employment law?