Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Respect to Picketing

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to picketing?

• A) because of the desire to promote a free exchange of information and ideas, statements made during picketing are protected from liability in defamation by the defence of absolute privilege.
• B) Picketing is prohibited unless it is expressly permitted by a collective agreement.
• C) because most employment contracts involve private parties, activities performed during a picket seldom involve criminal law.
• D) A picket is defined as an organized effort to persuade consumers to either purchase a particular product or purchase from a particular business.
• E) Secondary picketing against a party that is not directly involved in a labour grievance is generally lawful as long as it does not involve tortious or criminal activity.

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