Unfair Labour Practices Quiz

Definition

• An unfair labour practice refers to any act or omission by an employer, employee, or trade union that violates the principles of fairness, equity, and good faith in the workplace.

Types of Unfair Labour Practices

• Against Employees:
  • Discrimination, harassment, or intimidation
  • Unfair dismissal or disciplinary action
  • Failure to provide safe working conditions
  • Breach of contract or collective agreement
• Against Trade Unions:
  • Interference with union activities or formation
  • Refusal to bargain collectively
  • Discrimination against union members
• Against Employers:
  • Coercion or intimidation by trade unions
  • Unlawful strikes or work stoppages
  • Failure to comply with collective agreement

Examples of Unfair Labour Practices

• Refusing to hire or promote someone based on race, gender, or age
• Firing an employee without just cause
• Forcing employees to work excessive hours without compensation
• Denying employees the right to join or participate in trade union activities
• Refusing to provide a safe working environment, leading to injuries or illnesses

Remedies for Unfair Labour Practices

• Administrative Remedies:
  • Filing a complaint with the labour relations board or commission
  • Seeking arbitration or mediation
• Legal Remedies:
  • Filing a lawsuit for damages or injunctive relief
  • Seeking a court order to enforce collective agreement or labour laws
• Collective Remedies:
  • Organizing a strike or work stoppage
  • Engaging in collective bargaining to address unfair labour practices

Definition of Unfair Labour Practices

• Unfair labour practices involve violating fairness, equity, and good faith in the workplace by employers, employees, or trade unions.

Types of Unfair Labour Practices

Against Employees

• Discrimination, harassment, or intimidation
• Unfair dismissal or disciplinary action
• Failure to provide safe working conditions
• Breach of contract or collective agreement

Against Trade Unions

• Interference with union activities or formation
• Refusal to bargain collectively
• Discrimination against union members

Against Employers

• Coercion or intimidation by trade unions
• Unlawful strikes or work stoppages
• Failure to comply with collective agreement

Examples of Unfair Labour Practices

• Discrimination in hiring or promotion based on race, gender, or age
• Unjust dismissal of an employee
• Forcing excessive work hours without compensation
• Denying employees the right to join or participate in trade union activities
• Failing to provide a safe working environment, leading to injuries or illnesses

Remedies for Unfair Labour Practices

Administrative Remedies

• Filing a complaint with the labour relations board or commission
• Seeking arbitration or mediation

Legal Remedies

• Filing a lawsuit for damages or injunctive relief
• Seeking a court order to enforce collective agreement or labour laws

Collective Remedies

• Organizing a strike or work stoppage
• Engaging in collective bargaining to address unfair labour practices

Test your knowledge of unfair labour practices in the workplace, including discrimination, harassment, and breach of contract. Learn about the types of unfair labour practices against employees and trade unions.