Chapter 12 Quiz

2.Which of the following is correct with respect to restrictive covenants included in employment contracts?

A. For such a clause to bevalid, it is only necessary to show that it was needed to protect theemployer's interest.

B.Such restrictive covenants are always void and have no place in employment contracts.

C.The imposition of such a restriction is at the option of the employer and the employee has no say in the matter.

D.A void restrictive covenant destroys the whole contractual relationship and neither party has any obligations under the agreement.

E.Such restrictive covenants are enforceable in court if reasonable and not against the public interest.

3.Which one of the following is just cause fordismissal?

A. Absenteeism twice in the last year

B.No work to do

C.Tardiness once in the last two years

D.Habitual negligence or incompetence

E.Refusal to work in an unsafe work environment

4.In which of the following situations will Smith be responsible for the tortious conduct ofJones?

A. Jones is a secretary working inSmith's office.

B.Jones is a selfminus employed vacuum cleaner salesman and Smith manufactures one of the lines he carries.

C.Jones is an independent contractor installing drywall forSmith's grocery store.

D.Jones is a salesperson forWatson's Warehouse visitingSmith's Grocery Store Ltd.

E.Jones is a computer programmer working for Ace Computer Ltd. and is installing new software forSmith's department store.

5.Which of the following is not one of the obligations that an employee has to theemployer?

A. Competence

B.Skill

C.Follow all orders no matter how unreasonable

D.Be honest and courteous

E.Loyalty