On Friday Afternoon, Frieda Was Told Not to Return to Work

question 151

Multiple Choice

On Friday afternoon, Frieda was told not to return to work because her job was gone. If her employer is in a non-unionized business and had no just cause to dismiss her, which of the following is true?

• A) The amount of notice to be given her is limited to the employment contract.
• B) The amount of notice could be set out in the employment contract, and that amount would override the amount set by the common law, unless it was less than the minimum amount set out in the Employment Standards Act (or Code).
• C) Additional notice must be given even if the employer pays her an amount of money equivalent to the amount of money she would have earned during the notice period.
• D) If the employee sues for wrongful dismissal and the court has to determine the appropriate notice period, it would consider, among other things, her sex and religion.
• E) She can elect to have a notice period or to take money in lieu of notice.

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Definitions:

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance that can lead to dependence and various health issues when consumed in excessive amounts.

A State

A condition or mood that an individual might experience at a particular time, potentially influenced by external or internal factors, distinguished from a "B State."

C State

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Initial Reaction

the immediate response of an organism to a stimulus, prior to any learning or conditioning that may alter the behavior.