Chapter 5: Labour Standards-Employment Standards questions with correct answers

What are labor/employment standards? CORRECT ANSWER Legislated rules about working conditions I.e. hours expected to work, minimum wage to be paid, etc. What is every employer and employee in Canada covered under in regards to labour standards? CORRECT ANSWER Every employee and employer is covered under either the federal Canada labour code part III (CLC ) labour standards legislation or under provincial/territorial employment/labor standards legislation (6%CLC, 94% prov/territorial) If an organization falls under federal jurisdiction what labour standards apply? CORRECT ANSWER It does not matter where the employee works the standard set out in the federal Canada labour code part III apply. (Applies to employees working in certain industries and occupations that freely cross provincial boundaries or those under legislative authority of federal government) Insert certain jurisdictions what is the minimum age for an employee established by? CORRECT ANSWER Employment/labor standards, occupational health and safety, youth employment and construction safety legislation If employees are not covered under the CLC, what employment/labour standards legislation are they subject to? CORRECT ANSWER They are subject to employment/labor standards legislation of the province in which they work When employees are working under union agreements, the terms of the agreement take precedence over the employment/labor standards as long as the terms and conditions in the contract at least meet the minimum standards true or false? CORRECT ANSWER True Every employee must receive a paper ir electronic statement with their pay that details information about the payment true or false? CORRECT ANSWER True