1. What are the primary factors that tend to lengthen the period of notice an employee is entitled to on termination?
a. a high degree of specialization, age, and economic climate
b. the character of employment, and the availability of similar employment
c. the inducement to join, length of service, and industry practice
d. the length of service, age, company policy, and industry custom and practice
2. Jocelyn was notified of her pending transfer to Calgary, where she would manage a satellite office. At 58 years old, she is comfortable residing in the small French-speaking community where she grew up. The chances of her being able to speak her first language in Calgary are slim. Assuming that Jocelyn's contract is silent regarding transfers, what will most likely be the result if Jocelyn refuses the transfer and sues?
a. The court will find there has been a breach by the employer, and the employer's insensitivity will add to the notice entitlement.
b. The court will find there has been a breach by the employer, as the unilateral change would trigger a constructive dismissal.
c. The court will find there has been a breach by Jocelyn because an employer is entitled to make changes to an employee's duties and role where necessary.
d. The court will find there has been a breach by Jocelyn because her refusal to accept the transfer would be seen as insubordination.
3. Before making any changes affecting Kim's job, his human resources manager discussed the nature of the changes and the necessity for them. She asked Kim to assess the impact of the changes for the ensuing month. What is the human resource manager's motive for handling the proposed changes to Kim's employment arrangement in this manner?
a. to minimize the risk of triggering a constructive dismissal
b. to avoid the appearance of an employee demotion
c. to enact procedures to deal with incidents of bad behaviour
e. to avoid positive changes that trigger constructive dismissal