2025 – S2 – LLW2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Monday, 18 August 2025,
State Finished
Completed Monday, 18 August 2025,
on
Time taken
Marks 27.00/27.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Melanie Matthews founded a private security company called Fly-by-Night Corps in
February 2022. Fly-by-Night Corps has hired one of its first employees, a security
guard, named Mihlali. Melanie successfully negotiated and agreed with Mihlali to
work night shifts. As a totally upstanding, law-abiding citizen and woman of the
people, Melanie approaches you and wants to know what Mihlali is entitled to when
working night shifts.
Advise Melanie which ONE of the following she does not have to provide to Mihlali.
a.
Mihlali should be provided with a company car as a security guard.
b.
Mihlali may be given an allowance.
c.
Mihlali may be given reduced working hours.
d.
Mihlali should be provided with transportation between his home and the workplace.
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The correct answer is: Mihlali should be provided with a company car as a security
guard.
Question 2
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Employees doing work of equal value have to receive equal pay.
Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT about determination of work
of equal value?
a.
A claimant must lay a proper foundation for assessment of value of work.
b.
Work is of equal value when different jobs have the same value in respect of skills
and qualifications required to do each job.
c.
Work is of equal value when different jobs have the same value in respect of
physical effort required to do each job.
d.
A claimant must prove that the work done by the other employee is interchangeable
with his.
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The correct answer is: A claimant must prove that the work done by the other
employee is interchangeable with his.
Question 3
Which ONE of the following statements regarding a fixed-term contract employee
is CORRECT?
a.
The employee may under no circumstances be treated less favourably than a
permanent employee who performs the same work.
b.
The employee will be entitled to severance pay when employment is terminated if
they were employed for longer than twenty-four months.
c.
The employee may under no circumstances be appointed in a position which is
funded by an external source for a limited period.
d.
The employee’s contract of employment comes to an end when they reach the
agreed retirement age.
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The correct answer is: The employee will be entitled to severance pay when
employment is terminated if they were employed for longer than twenty-four months.
Question 4
Hlulani is a bus driver working for Ri Khou Tuwa Tours. As part of his job, Hlulani is
only required to transport tourists on a predetermined route between Thohoyandou
and Skukuza. During his annual leave in October last year, Hlulani took the bus and
drove to Durban for a brief holiday. Unfortunately, Hlulani fell asleep behind the
wheel and ran over Reinhard who was cycling on the side of the road, breaking his
arms and legs. Reinhard’s lawyer tells him that he can sue Ri Khou Tuwa Tours for
damages as they are vicariously liable.
Advise Reinhard if his lawyer’s statement is true or false.
a.
True
b.
False
Feedback
The correct answer is: False
Question 5
Employment terms and conditions are normally agreed upon and contained in the
contract of employment, and these provisions are subject to protection of the BCEA.
Determine whether the above is true or false.
a.
True
b.
False
Feedback
The correct answer is: True
Question 6
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QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Monday, 18 August 2025,
State Finished
Completed Monday, 18 August 2025,
on
Time taken
Marks 27.00/27.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Melanie Matthews founded a private security company called Fly-by-Night Corps in
February 2022. Fly-by-Night Corps has hired one of its first employees, a security
guard, named Mihlali. Melanie successfully negotiated and agreed with Mihlali to
work night shifts. As a totally upstanding, law-abiding citizen and woman of the
people, Melanie approaches you and wants to know what Mihlali is entitled to when
working night shifts.
Advise Melanie which ONE of the following she does not have to provide to Mihlali.
a.
Mihlali should be provided with a company car as a security guard.
b.
Mihlali may be given an allowance.
c.
Mihlali may be given reduced working hours.
d.
Mihlali should be provided with transportation between his home and the workplace.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Mihlali should be provided with a company car as a security
guard.
Question 2
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,2025 – S2 – LLW2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Employees doing work of equal value have to receive equal pay.
Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT about determination of work
of equal value?
a.
A claimant must lay a proper foundation for assessment of value of work.
b.
Work is of equal value when different jobs have the same value in respect of skills
and qualifications required to do each job.
c.
Work is of equal value when different jobs have the same value in respect of
physical effort required to do each job.
d.
A claimant must prove that the work done by the other employee is interchangeable
with his.
Feedback
The correct answer is: A claimant must prove that the work done by the other
employee is interchangeable with his.
Question 3
Which ONE of the following statements regarding a fixed-term contract employee
is CORRECT?
a.
The employee may under no circumstances be treated less favourably than a
permanent employee who performs the same work.
b.
The employee will be entitled to severance pay when employment is terminated if
they were employed for longer than twenty-four months.
c.
The employee may under no circumstances be appointed in a position which is
funded by an external source for a limited period.
d.
The employee’s contract of employment comes to an end when they reach the
agreed retirement age.
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Feedback
The correct answer is: The employee will be entitled to severance pay when
employment is terminated if they were employed for longer than twenty-four months.
Question 4
Hlulani is a bus driver working for Ri Khou Tuwa Tours. As part of his job, Hlulani is
only required to transport tourists on a predetermined route between Thohoyandou
and Skukuza. During his annual leave in October last year, Hlulani took the bus and
drove to Durban for a brief holiday. Unfortunately, Hlulani fell asleep behind the
wheel and ran over Reinhard who was cycling on the side of the road, breaking his
arms and legs. Reinhard’s lawyer tells him that he can sue Ri Khou Tuwa Tours for
damages as they are vicariously liable.
Advise Reinhard if his lawyer’s statement is true or false.
a.
True
b.
False
Feedback
The correct answer is: False
Question 5
Employment terms and conditions are normally agreed upon and contained in the
contract of employment, and these provisions are subject to protection of the BCEA.
Determine whether the above is true or false.
a.
True
b.
False
Feedback
The correct answer is: True
Question 6
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