WorksheetsEmployment Law Revision
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
This act repealed most of the previous anti-discrimination laws and attempted to standardise the forms of discriminatory behaviour, the tests to be applied to establish discrimination, and the groups of people (protected characteristics) who were protected. Which act is this?
(a)
Which sections of EA 2010 cover sexual orientation?
10
11
12
21
Which specific characteristic is not protected under EA 2010?
Marriage
Maternity
Qualification
Veteran status
What does the term race include under EA 2010?
colour
ethnic origin
national origins
nationality
All answers are correct
Which section of EA 2010 deals with sex discrimination?
11
12
21
7
Overlooking someone for employment because they are single or divorced is discrimination based on ... (s. 8 of EA 2010)
(a)
Claim covering more than one area of discrimination is ...
(a)
An employee is overlooked for promotion because they care for an elderly relative. This is...
Associative discrimination
Actual discrimination
Perceptive discrimination
Indirect discrimination
An employer decides not promote a member of staff because they believe they have a disability.
Disability discrimination
Associative Discrimination
Perceptive Discrimination
Combined Discrimination
A student, whose child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is refused access to a graduation ceremony because of fears about the child's behaviour. Which type of direct discrimination is this?
actual
associative
perceptive
it is not direct discrimination
If an employee on maternity leave puts in a flexible working request to reduce their hours for childcare but is rejected due to company policy. Which type of direct discrimination is this?
actual
associative
perceptive
it is not direct discrimination
Denied a promotion after helping a colleague make a discrimination complaint
associative discrimination
indirect discrimination
harassment
victimisation
Employee was constantly an object of offensive and derogatory jokes. This is -
associative discrimination
indirect discrimination
harassment
victimisation
The employer kept pressuring employee for dates
Gender discrimination
Sex
discrimination
harassment
victimisation
How many remedies a tribunal is empowered to award following a successful finding of discrimination?
2
3
4
5
What does ACAS stands for?
(a)
ACAS is a body established under the
Employment Protection Act 1975
Equality Act 2010
ACAS Code of Practice
The ACAS Code of Practise is law as it was intended to be flexible and not overly prescriptive
Trues
False
I don't know
A dismissal in breach of the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 1996
Unfair
Wrongful
Both answers are correct
No correct answers
A dismissal in breach of the contract of employment
Unfair
Wrongful
Both answers are correct
No correct answers
Which dismissal provides for a broader range of protection?
Unfair
Wrongful
An individual is not an employee, so the only available option for him is the claim for
Unfair dismissal
Wrongful dismissal
Both answers are correct
Defendant is held liable to claimant for a tort committed by someone else.
Discrimination
Unfair Dismissal
Vicarious liability
Wrongful Dismissal
What are the reasons for imposing vicarious liability?
The employer is in control of the conduct of employees
Employee's deeper pocket
The employer takes the risk by employing
All answers are correct
How many requirements are there in vicarious liability?
2
3
4
5
An employee committed a fraud and had actual authority to perform actions that cause loss. Is employer liable?
Yes
No
I don't know
Sam was an employee of Mike. He worked as a security guard at night shift from 10PM till 8AM. Sam's wife, Alice worked at the same building as a secretary, from 8Am to 16PM, but for the different employer, Alex. Closer to 9:30PM, Sam was leaving the office and accidently he saw his wife kissing with her boss, Alex. Sam assualted Alex and Alice and later left the building. Both Alex and Alice got to the hospital. Who is liable for assault and will cover the treatment of Alice and Alex?
Sam
Mike
Alice
Alice
Who will be liable in case an employee commits a theft?
Employer
Employee
The employee knowingly and intentionally commited a wrongful act. Is employer liable?
Yes
No
I don't know
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