True or False

1. T / F An agent is free to act in their best interest?

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3. T / F Agency law can arise in both tort law and contract law?

4. T / F Employers are required to provide health insurance to part-time workers?

5. T / F An employer can assume liability for the actions of an employee?

6. T / F Wearing a company uniform and performing directly related activities/ duties could be considered evidence of apparent authority to a third party thus leading to vicarious liability?

7. T / F Union membership is a cost-free way for employees to protect their rights?

8. T / F An employer/ principal cannot be held liable for the negligence of an independent contractor?

9. T / F Independent contractors are not entitled to any notice of termination?

10. T / F In all circumstances, an agent will be held to the standard of being a professional?

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Modified Multiple Choice

11. Please highlight the 2 answers that you think apply to the following: which of the following should an independent contractor not have to agree to in performing their job?

a. To wear whatever attire they like

b. They can hire anyone that they want to

c. Only company vehicles can be used in the performance of duties

d. To pay CPP contributions

e. To work at the hours that the contractor sets

12. A person be terminated from their employment for which of the following reasons (pick which the ones that are legitimate versus unreasonable termination)?

a. Nuisance to customers or fellow employees but without any meeting with management

b. Attending work noticeably intoxicated

c. Not dressing according to company dress code

d. Sexual orientation expressed in the workplace

e. Incompetency after advice on how to improve their performance