Employment Law for Business and Human Resources Professionals: Alberta and BC, 4th Edition
Test Bank
Chapter 1: Student Version
Chapter 1: Overview of Legal Framework
Multiple Choice
1. Which one of the following employers is covered by the Canada Labour Code?
a. a book store
b. a mining company
c. a bank
d. a hair styling salon
2. The “common law” refers to law that is:
a. passed by a legislature
b. made by judges
c. common to both private and public sector employees
3. To become a statute, a provincial bill must:
a. pass two readings in the provincial legislature
b. pass three readings in the provincial legislature
c. pass a vote in the Senate
d. receive royal assent
4. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies:
a. only where there is some element of government action or conduct
b. whenever someone’s rights to equality have been infringed
c. to federally regulated employees only
d. to individuals between the ages of 18 and 64 only
5. Most employment statutes in Alberta and British Columbia are interpreted and enforced by:
a. Small Claims Courts
b. specialized tribunals and boards
c. Superior Courts
6. A bill in the provincial legislature goes to committee after:
a. first reading
b. second reading
c. third reading
d. receiving royal assent
Copyright © 2021 Emond Montgomery Publications. All rights reserved.
Test Bank
Chapter 1: Student Version
Chapter 1: Overview of Legal Framework
Multiple Choice
1. Which one of the following employers is covered by the Canada Labour Code?
a. a book store
b. a mining company
c. a bank
d. a hair styling salon
2. The “common law” refers to law that is:
a. passed by a legislature
b. made by judges
c. common to both private and public sector employees
3. To become a statute, a provincial bill must:
a. pass two readings in the provincial legislature
b. pass three readings in the provincial legislature
c. pass a vote in the Senate
d. receive royal assent
4. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies:
a. only where there is some element of government action or conduct
b. whenever someone’s rights to equality have been infringed
c. to federally regulated employees only
d. to individuals between the ages of 18 and 64 only
5. Most employment statutes in Alberta and British Columbia are interpreted and enforced by:
a. Small Claims Courts
b. specialized tribunals and boards
c. Superior Courts
6. A bill in the provincial legislature goes to committee after:
a. first reading
b. second reading
c. third reading
d. receiving royal assent
Copyright © 2021 Emond Montgomery Publications. All rights reserved.
