Labor Law Obligations Quiz

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Which of the following is an obligation of the employee?

Duty to grant leave

Duty to pay wages

Duty of care

Duty of loyalty (correct)

The employer has an obligation to document tasks and objectives.

True

What obligation must an employee fulfill if they become ill?

Duty to report illness

The ___________ has a duty to employ and provide references to the employee.

employer Signup and view all the answers

Match the obligations with the correct party:

Employee = Duty to inform about the current state of their work Employer = Duty to grant leave Signup and view all the answers

What does individual labor law primarily regulate?

The relationship between employers and employees Signup and view all the answers

Collective labor law is concerned with the relationships between employers and individual employees.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one body that represents employees in collective labor law.

Trade unions Signup and view all the answers

Collective labor law deals with the relationship between employers and __________.

employee representatives Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Individual labor law = Regulates the relationship between employer and employee Collective labor law = Deals with relationships between employers and employee representatives Trade unions = Organizations representing the interests of workers Works councils = Groups of employee representatives within a company Signup and view all the answers

What principle applies in labour law conflicts where higher-ranking law does not dictate precedence?

Principle of favourability Signup and view all the answers

The principle of ordering states that an older regulation supersedes a new regulation in case of conflicts.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that gives precedence to a more specific norm in case of conflicts at the same level?

Principle of speciality Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason an employee cannot be dismissed?

For refusing to change from full-time to part-time Signup and view all the answers

In case of conflicts in labour law, the ______ ensures that a new regulation supersedes an older one.

principle of ordering Signup and view all the answers

Part-time employees can be treated less favorably than full-time employees.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of equal treatment entail for part-time employees?

Part-time employees should not be treated less favorably than comparable full-time employees. Signup and view all the answers

Match the principles to their definitions:

Principle of favourability = Ensures higher-ranking law overrides lower-ranking law Principle of speciality = Gives precedence to specific regulations over general ones Principle of ordering = Determines that newer regulations supersede older ones Principle of hierarchy = Establishes a ranking system for legal norms Signup and view all the answers

An employee has the right not to be dismissed for refusing to change their employment status from __________ to part-time.

full-time Signup and view all the answers

What is labor law primarily concerned with?

Legal relationships between employers and employees Signup and view all the answers

An employee is defined as someone who performs tasks without a private contract.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is § 611a BGB related to in labor law?

It defines the employment contract as a special type of private employment contract. Signup and view all the answers

According to labor law, a contract that establishes a personal relationship of dependence is known as an __________.

employment contract Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to labor law with their descriptions:

Employee = Obligated to perform tasks under another person's direction Employment contract = Private contract establishing a work relationship Labor law = Governs relationships between employers and employees Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as part-time work under the Part-time and Fixed-term Employment Act?

Working hours fewer than those of a comparable full-time position Signup and view all the answers

An employee can claim part-time work after only 3 months of service.

False Signup and view all the answers

How many employees must be in a company for an employee to have a claim to part-time work?

15 Signup and view all the answers

Part-time work is defined when agreed upon working hours are fewer than those of a comparable __________ position.

full-time Signup and view all the answers

Match the following conditions with their requirements for claiming part-time work:

Condition 1 = At least 6 months of employment Condition 2 = Minimum of 15 employees in the company Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration allowed for a calendar-based term of an employment contract before it needs to be justified with substantive grounds?

Two years Signup and view all the answers

A purpose-based employment contract can last longer than two weeks from notifying the employee of the completion of the purpose.

False Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a fixed-term employment contract when the specified timeframe expires?

It ends automatically. Signup and view all the answers

A purpose-based employment contract terminates upon achieving the ________.

purpose Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of employment contract with its description:

Fixed-term contract = Ends automatically when the specified timeframe expires Calendar-based contract = Allowed for up to two years without justification Purpose-based contract = Terminates upon achieving the specified purpose Extensions = A maximum of three extensions permitted for same timeframe Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a required component of an employment contract according to § 2 NachweisG?

Annual leave entitlement Signup and view all the answers

An employer must provide a written document detailing the employment contract on the first day of work.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time period in which an employer must provide the written document detailing the employment contract after the agreed start date?

Seven days Signup and view all the answers

The _____ relationship in fixed-term employment must include an end date or foreseeable duration.

duration of the employment Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components to their descriptions:

Time of commencement = When the employment starts Wages = Composition and amount of compensation Place of work = Location of the employment Probationary period = Duration of initial assessment of employment suitability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is covered under Labor Protection Law?

Legal provisions safeguarding employee health Signup and view all the answers

Collective Bargaining and Labor Disputes Law does not involve strikes.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Employment Contract and Employment Relationship Law?

The legal rules governing the employment relationship established by a contract between employer and employee. Signup and view all the answers

The _____ governs the enforcement of labor rights in employment tribunals.

Labor Procedure Law Signup and view all the answers

Match each section of labor law with its corresponding focus:

Employment Contract and Employment Relationship Law = Legal rules governing employment contracts Labor Protection Law = Safeguarding employee health Collective Bargaining and Labor Disputes Law = Enforceability of collective agreements Company and Corporate Governance Law = Employee involvement in company decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum notice period required for submitting an application for reduced working hours?

3 months Signup and view all the answers

An employer can refuse a reduction of working hours for any reason.

False Signup and view all the answers

What must an application for reduced working hours specify aside from the desired hours?

effective start date Signup and view all the answers

An employer's refusal to reduce working hours must be backed by ______ reasons of refusal.

compelling Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Labour Law

Labour law differentiates between individual and collective labour law
Individual labour law governs the relationship between employers and employees
Collective labour law governs the relationship between employers and employee representatives (e.g., trade unions, works councils)

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is an obligation of the employee?

The employer has an obligation to document tasks and objectives.

What obligation must an employee fulfill if they become ill?

The ___________ has a duty to employ and provide references to the employee.

Match the obligations with the correct party:

What does individual labor law primarily regulate?

Collective labor law is concerned with the relationships between employers and individual employees.

Name one body that represents employees in collective labor law.

Collective labor law deals with the relationship between employers and __________.

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

What principle applies in labour law conflicts where higher-ranking law does not dictate precedence?

The principle of ordering states that an older regulation supersedes a new regulation in case of conflicts.

What is the principle that gives precedence to a more specific norm in case of conflicts at the same level?

What is one reason an employee cannot be dismissed?

In case of conflicts in labour law, the ______ ensures that a new regulation supersedes an older one.

Part-time employees can be treated less favorably than full-time employees.

What does the principle of equal treatment entail for part-time employees?

Match the principles to their definitions:

An employee has the right not to be dismissed for refusing to change their employment status from __________ to part-time.

What is labor law primarily concerned with?

An employee is defined as someone who performs tasks without a private contract.

What is § 611a BGB related to in labor law?

According to labor law, a contract that establishes a personal relationship of dependence is known as an __________.

Match the following terms related to labor law with their descriptions:

What is defined as part-time work under the Part-time and Fixed-term Employment Act?

An employee can claim part-time work after only 3 months of service.

How many employees must be in a company for an employee to have a claim to part-time work?

Part-time work is defined when agreed upon working hours are fewer than those of a comparable __________ position.

Match the following conditions with their requirements for claiming part-time work:

What is the maximum duration allowed for a calendar-based term of an employment contract before it needs to be justified with substantive grounds?

A purpose-based employment contract can last longer than two weeks from notifying the employee of the completion of the purpose.

What happens to a fixed-term employment contract when the specified timeframe expires?

A purpose-based employment contract terminates upon achieving the ________.

Match the type of employment contract with its description:

Which of the following is NOT a required component of an employment contract according to § 2 NachweisG?

An employer must provide a written document detailing the employment contract on the first day of work.

What is the maximum time period in which an employer must provide the written document detailing the employment contract after the agreed start date?

The _____ relationship in fixed-term employment must include an end date or foreseeable duration.

Match the following components to their descriptions:

Which of the following is covered under Labor Protection Law?

Collective Bargaining and Labor Disputes Law does not involve strikes.

What is the main focus of Employment Contract and Employment Relationship Law?

The _____ governs the enforcement of labor rights in employment tribunals.

Match each section of labor law with its corresponding focus:

What is the minimum notice period required for submitting an application for reduced working hours?

An employer can refuse a reduction of working hours for any reason.

What must an application for reduced working hours specify aside from the desired hours?

An employer's refusal to reduce working hours must be backed by ______ reasons of refusal.

Study Notes

Introduction to Labour Law

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