IDRL 320 Unit 5 exam questions and
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How has the implementation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affected the common law
and regulatory regimes of work law? - ANSWERS-Minimal impact on CL - Judges are to ensure
that decisions are aligned with the Charter rights and freedoms.
Charter was intended to influence regulatory regime - All government actions + laws must
comply with the Charter.
How does the freedom of expression in the charter protect union picketing? - ANSWERS-
Freedom of expression protects the right to picket + prohibits legislation that denies peaceful
picketing.
How does the freedom of association relate to organizing a union, collective bargaining, and
strikes? - ANSWERS-Protects right to Join/form a union/association that is independent from the
employer. Statues must comply with this. Government as an employer cannot discriminate for
belonging to/joining/forming a union.
Any statute that prohibits collective bargaining, cancels bargained terms or a legal model that
imposes an association on employees that is not independent from the employer is a violation.
Protects the right to strike. Laws that prohibit or make strike action ineffective is prohibited.
Restricting the right for certain essential workers to strike without providing an alternative
dispute resolution process is a violation.
What is the Second Labour Trilogy, and what is its significance to labour relations? - ANSWERS-
answers4
How has the implementation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affected the common law
and regulatory regimes of work law? - ANSWERS-Minimal impact on CL - Judges are to ensure
that decisions are aligned with the Charter rights and freedoms.
Charter was intended to influence regulatory regime - All government actions + laws must
comply with the Charter.
How does the freedom of expression in the charter protect union picketing? - ANSWERS-
Freedom of expression protects the right to picket + prohibits legislation that denies peaceful
picketing.
How does the freedom of association relate to organizing a union, collective bargaining, and
strikes? - ANSWERS-Protects right to Join/form a union/association that is independent from the
employer. Statues must comply with this. Government as an employer cannot discriminate for
belonging to/joining/forming a union.
Any statute that prohibits collective bargaining, cancels bargained terms or a legal model that
imposes an association on employees that is not independent from the employer is a violation.
Protects the right to strike. Laws that prohibit or make strike action ineffective is prohibited.
Restricting the right for certain essential workers to strike without providing an alternative
dispute resolution process is a violation.
What is the Second Labour Trilogy, and what is its significance to labour relations? - ANSWERS-
