1.Which of the following is NOT typically addressed in employment standards legislation?

A)hours of work and overtime

B)minimum wage

C)the right to safe working conditions

D) termination and severance

2.Chi was seriously injured while trespassing on an abandoned industrial site. He had been exploring an abandoned building when part of a structure gave way under his weight. Why might Chi's lawsuit against the site's owner fail?

A)because an injured trespasser cannot sue an occupier

B)because the site owner did not intentionally or recklessly cause Chi's injury

C)because Chi's injuries are too remote

D)because the site owner had posted a sign prohibiting trespassers from entering the property

3.Rirk was shopping in a sporting goods store when he was approached by a security guard who told him he was suspected of shoplifting. The security guard then told Rirk he had to accompany him to an office at the back of the store. Rirk had stolen nothing but felt compelled to comply with the security guard's request. Which statement best describes this situation?

A)The security guard has committed the tort of defamation.

B)Rirk cannot sue for false imprisonment because he voluntarily complied with the security guard's request.

C)Rirk cannot sue for false imprisonment because he was not physically restrained by the security guard.

D)Rirk may still sue for false imprisonment because he was coerced into complying with the security guard's request.

4.A politician wrongfully accused another politician of election fraud during question period in the provincial legislature. What defence might the offending politician raise in the event she is sued for defamation?

A)absolute privilege

B)truth

C)contributory negligence

D)qualified privilege