If the Place of Employment Is Not Unionized and There

question 70

Multiple Choice

If the place of employment is not unionized and there are no provisions in the employment contract concerning termination of employment,which of the following would not be within the rights of the employer and therefore actionable by the employee?

• A) An employee is dismissed for incompetence and is given neither notice nor pay in lieu of notice.
• B) An employee is dismissed because he refused to do a job to which he had just been demoted, and he was given reasonable pay in lieu of notice.
• C) An employee is dismissed because her employer doesn't like her disposition, and she is given reasonable pay in lieu of notice.
• D) An employee is dismissed because he was found stealing goods from his employer, and he was given neither notice nor pay in lieu of notice.
• E) An employee is dismissed because there is no more work to do and is given neither notice nor pay in lieu of notice.

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Definitions:

Townshend Duties

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Dutch

Pertaining to the Netherlands or its people, language, and culture, known for their historical maritime trade, art, and engineering contributions.

Revenue

The income generated by a government, organization, or individual, typically through taxation, sales, or services.