Employment Law Overview

The 'respondent' is the party opposing an appeal of a previous decision.

Administrative tribunals have primary jurisdiction over most matters in employment law.

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

<p>The common law governs in case of a conflict with statute law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Private members' bills rarely pass due to limited parliamentary time and support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alberta employment laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It attempts to limit the ability to have a decision reviewed by the courts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equality rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Whether the employer operates in more than one province or territory and the industry sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statute law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It would be considered persuasive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The court applied the Charter to 'read in' a category of people previously excluded by provincial legislature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By a higher law, such as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Stare decisis</em> is the principle that mandates lower courts to follow the precedents set by higher courts in similar cases, ensuring consistency and predictability in the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tribunals often have streamlined procedures and are generally less formal than courts, making them more accessible for individuals seeking resolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tort law addresses wrongs and damages caused by one party to another independently of any contractual agreement, while contract law focuses on the obligations arising from agreements between parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The notwithstanding clause allows governments to pass laws that may operate notwithstanding particular rights and freedoms protected by the Charter, but must be renewed every five years to remain in effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General statutes outline the overarching legal principles, while regulations provide detailed and specific requirements for implementing those statutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In Canada, judges are appointed through a formal process rather than elected by the public, which is intended to preserve judicial independence and impartiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legal action must proceed in only one forum when jurisdictional limitations apply, meaning the specific issues must be addressed in the designated court or tribunal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>This body of law is termed employment law, specifically focusing on just cause dismissal for serious misconduct by employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Common law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It must pass three readings and receive royal assent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It applies only where there is some element of government action or conduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They interpret and enforce most employment statutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statute law refers to law passed by a legislative body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can strike down laws that contravene its requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows the government to enact laws that infringe the Charter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is viewed as based in contract law.</p> Signup and view all the answers