Employment Law 1955

Which of the following is NOT within Director General of Labor's jurisdiction to hear?

• Overtime pay

• Annual and sick leave

• Fair dismissal

• Dispute on wages

In relation to unfair dismissal, the dismissal for which of the following reasons is fair?

1    Lack of qualifications/capabilities of employee

                      2             Continued employment would contravene statute

                      3             Misconduct of employee

                      4             Joining trade union

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 2, 3 and 4

• 1, 2, 3 and 4

Which of the following factors indicates that a person is self-employed rather than an employee?

• The person owns their own tools

• The person is paid with benefit

• The person may not delegate their obligations to someone else

Which statement is TRUE?

• Contract for service exceeding one month may be in writing.

• There is compulsory contribution which is payable by the employer and employee under contract of service but not contract for service

• Contract for service is governed under Employment Act 1955 and Industrial Relations Act 1967

Which of the followings is NOT TRUE?

• An employee is entitled to a paid sick leave if a certificate from a registered medical practitioner is obtained AND he has informed his employer within 48 hours

• Every employee is entitled to a paid holiday on eleven (11) gazetted / public holidays

• the minimum retirement age of an employee shall be upon the employee attaining the age of 55 years.

• an employee may apply for a flexible working arrangement

Which of the following is NOT a remedy for an employee for unjustifiable dismissal?

• Reinstatement

• Specific performance

• Compensation in lieu of reinstatement

An employer can be held vicariously liable to third party if

I The independent contractor has injured the third party while working for the employer

II The employee was negligent

III There is a contract of service with the third party

IV A relationship of employer - employee exists

• I and III

• II and IV

• IV only

• III only

How many sick days‟ leave is an employee entitled to as a minimum?

• 12 days

• 14 days

• 16 days

• 10 days

A ____ days‟ wages for every year of employment under a continuous contract of service with the employer should be given as lay off benefits if the employee has been employed for a period of less than two years.

• 20

• 15

• 10

Which of the followings NOT TRUE regarding maternity leave and maternity allowance?

• Maternity leave of not less than 98 consecutive days

• female employee shall not be entitled to any maternity allowance after 4 children

• The maternity leave commence immediately after giving birth.

• The payment of maternity allowance may be suspended by the employer if the female employee failed to notify the employer, 60 days preceding the expected confinement.