Employment Status of Workers in Enterprises

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Which of the following is true about the establishment of an employment relation?

It excludes any form of agreement between the parties.

It must be established through a contract of employment. (correct)

It does not involve voluntary engagement.

It can be forced upon an individual.

What promise was made in relation to a law in the FDRE Constitution as mentioned in the text?

The law will regulate employee wages.

A law will be issued concerning the establishment of employment relations. (correct)

The law will address the issue of forced labour.

There will be a law governing employer-employee negotiations.

In the context of the text, what does the term 'forced labour' refer to?

Employment relations that are voluntary

Work that is performed under the authority of another

Labor that is compelled without consent (correct)

Engagement that is based on mutual agreement

Based on the text, what is a critical element in the formation of an employment contract?

Direct or indirect agreement between employer and employee Signup and view all the answers

From the text, what does it mean when it is said that 'agreement to employment relation may be expressed directly or indirectly'?

Employment contracts can be written or verbal. Signup and view all the answers

Why is forced labor automatically excluded from employment relations?

It lacks a contractual basis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Chapter II in Mehari's 'Notes & Materials on Employment Law'?

Definitional elements of employment law Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an individual employment relation?

A contractual relation between an employee and employer in their individual capacity Signup and view all the answers

How can Art.2 (3) and Art.4 (1) of the LP assist in understanding who an employee is?

By providing a definition of an employee Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is the primary concern regarding regulating church-priest relationships within the framework of employment relations?

Ensuring constitutional compliance Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to discuss who an employee and an employer are?

To understand individual employment relations Signup and view all the answers

How does Art.2 (1) of the FCSP contribute to defining who a Civil Servant is?

By providing a definition of a Civil Servant Signup and view all the answers

In which types of sectors are changes in the legal status of workers commonly observed?

Both traditional and new sectors Signup and view all the answers

Why do some workers employed in standard employment relationships face difficulties in establishing their employer and rights?

There is genuine doubt about the existence of the employment relationship Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sector experiencing changes in employment relationships?

Computer programming Signup and view all the answers

What can give rise to doubt regarding a worker's employment status even in a standard employment relationship?

Having a wide margin of autonomy Signup and view all the answers

Why do workers employed by an enterprise to perform work for a third party face difficulties in determining their rights?

There is uncertainty about who their employer is and who is responsible for them Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes situations where employment relationships are ambiguous from deliberate attempts to disguise the relationship?

Genuine doubt about the existence of an employment relationship Signup and view all the answers

What fate does the Labour Proclamation suggest for the contract of an employee who is required to discharge national service?

Suspend the contract of employment until the employee finishes societal service. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it deemed unfair to terminate the contract of an employee required to render national service?

The employee is rendering service important to society. Signup and view all the answers

What is the proposed solution by the Labour Proclamation to balance the concerns of the employer and societal service?

Suspending the contract until the employee finishes societal service. Signup and view all the answers

What impact might temporary cessation of activities of an undertaking have on employees?

Suspension of their contracts without pay. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text argue that society should bear the costs of an employee rendering societal service?

To promote societal well-being over individual employer interests. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Labour Proclamation aim to address situations causing temporary cessation of activities in undertakings?

By suspending contracts due to reasons beyond employer control. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'contract of employment' typically involve?

Rendering of service under the direction of the employer for remuneration Signup and view all the answers

Which legal instruments may provide definitions related to 'contract of employment'?

LP1.No.377/2003 and FCSP (Proc.No.515/2007) Signup and view all the answers

How were labour relations traditionally regulated?

Through private regulation via contracts Signup and view all the answers

What was the intended role of the government in labour relations historically?

To solely enforce promises made by the parties Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to examine the historical development of employment law?

To gain a better understanding of employment concepts and their evolution Signup and view all the answers

Which element of a 'contract of employment' must be highlighted according to the text?

'Rendering of service, for the benefit and under the direction of the employer, in return for remuneration' Signup and view all the answers