Employees' and Employers' Rights Quiz

What is the maximum number of normal working hours an employee should work in a week according to the Employment Act 1955?

• 40 hours

• 45 hours

• 50 hours

• 60 hours

How many paid public holidays are employees entitled to per year under the Employment Act 1955?

• 8

• 10

• 11

• 12

What is the duration of maternity leave as per the latest amendments to the Employment Act 1955?

• 60 days

• 90 days

• 98 days

• 120 days

What is the notice period required for terminating an employee with less than 2 years of service?

• 2 weeks

• 4 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 8 weeks

What is the severance payment for an employee with more than 5 years of service?

• 10 days' wages for each year of service

• 15 days' wages for each year of service

• 20 days' wages for each year of service

• 25 days' wages for each year of service

What is the definition of constructive dismissal?

• If the employer agrees to the employee's resignation on shorter notice, the employee can resign within 24 hours

• •resign immediately by paying the employer an amount equivalent to the wages they would have earned during the notice period. This is known as payment in lieu of notice.

• employer has fundamentally breached the employment contract, leaving the employee no reasonable alternative but to resign.

• breached a fundamental term of the employment contract, such as non-payment of wages or unsafe working conditions, the employee may have the right to resign immediately.

Answer explanation

•Constructive dismissal, also known as constructive discharge or constructive termination, occurs when an employee resigns due to the employer's behavior making it impossible for them to continue working under the same conditions. The concept hinges on the principle that the employer has fundamentally breached the employment contract, leaving the employee no reasonable alternative but to resign.

What is the Employment Insurance System (EIS)?

• The Employment Insurance System (EIS) is a government program that provides financial assistance to unemployed individuals.
• A private insurance policy for workers against job loss.
• A tax system for employers to fund unemployment benefits.
• A program that provides job training for unemployed individuals.

Can an employee resign with 24 hours' notice?

• An employee can only resign with a formal letter.
• Yes, an employee can resign with 24 hours' notice.
• No, an employee must give at least one week's notice.
• Resignation is only valid if done in person.

What happens if an employee has worked for more than 12 months without a confirmation letter?

• The employee automatically receives a promotion after 12 months.
• The employee is entitled to a bonus for each month worked.
• The employee may not have formal confirmation of their employment status, which could affect their rights and benefits.
• The employee's contract is terminated after 12 months without a letter.

What are the rights of employees under the Employment Act 1955?

• Employees have no rights under the Employment Act 1955.
• Employees can be dismissed without cause at any time.
• Employees are not entitled to any form of leave under the Employment Act 1955.
• Employees have rights to fair wages, working hours, leave entitlements, safe working conditions, and protection against unfair dismissal under the Employment Act 1955.