An independent contractor is:

a. A self-employed worker who accepts specific projects, usually from different businesses

b. A worker who is covered by the Employment Standards Act, 2000

c. A worker who is entitled to vacation pay

d. An employee who works exclusively for one business

Question 2

1. The hiring of employees is governed by:
2. a. Employment Standards Act, 2000
3. b. Occupational Health and Safety Act
4. c. Common law rules
5. d. Sale of Goods Act

Question 3

1. To prevent ex-employees from revealing their former employers' trade secrets, which type of restrictive covenants should be included in employment contracts?
2. a. Non-contact clauses
3. b. Non-disclosure clauses
4. c. Non-competition clauses
5. d. Non-solicitation clauses

Which of the following best defines "pay in lieu of notice"?

a. Payment at the end of a fixed-term contract.

b. Payment of outstanding vacation pay.

c. Payment as a substitute for receiving adequate notice of dismissal

d. Payment for the working notice period worked by an employee after dismissal