Employment Contracts: Legal Requirements and Essential Terms

Question 1

The minimum notice period for terminating an employment contract in the UK for employees with more than two years of service is:

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Four weeks

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One week

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Two weeks

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Eight weeks

Question 2

Which of the following is a valid reason for an employer to terminate employment without notice?

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Gross misconduct

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Poor performance

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Redundancy

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Employee's request

Question 3

Which type of employment contract does NOT guarantee an employee regular work?

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Zero-hours contract

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Fixed-term contract

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Permanent contract

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Part-time contract

Question 4

The purpose of a restrictive covenant in an employment contract is to:

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Prevent the employee from competing with the employer after termination

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Protect the employer's confidential information

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Guarantee the employee's continued employment

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Allow the employee to terminate the contract at any time

Question 5

Which of the following is a key difference between a contract of employment and a contract for services?

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Degree of control over the individual's work

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Length of the contract

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Remuneration

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Benefits

Question 6

The process of determining whether an employment contract exists is known as:

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Employment status determination

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Contract analysis

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Legal review

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Case assessment

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an essential term that must be included in an employment contract under UK law?

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Date of termination

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Name of the employer

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Job title

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Start date

Question 8

What is the legal responsibility of employers to provide employees with a safe and healthy working environment?

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Duty of Care

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Duty of Disclosure

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Duty of Mitigation

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Duty of Good Faith

Question 9

Which of the following would be considered a valid reason for an employer to terminate employment without notice?

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Gross misconduct

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Poor performance

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Redundancy

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Retirement

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of a settlement agreement?

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To legally end an employment relationship and resolve any disputes

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To provide a financial package to an employee leaving the company

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To protect an employer from future legal claims

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To transfer an employee to a different department

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of discrimination prohibited under the Equality Act 2010?

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Marital status discrimination

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Age discrimination

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Disability discrimination

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Religion or belief discrimination

Question 12

What is the minimum notice period required to terminate an employment contract in the UK for an employee with less than two years of service?

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One week

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Two weeks

Question 13

Which of the following is a valid reason for an employer to dismiss an employee without notice?

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Gross misconduct

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Poor performance

Question 14

What is the key difference between a fixed-term and an open-ended employment contract?

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Fixed-term contracts have a specific end date, while open-ended contracts do not.

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Open-ended contracts have a specific end date, while fixed-term contracts do not.

Question 15

What is the significance of a settlement agreement in the context of employment law?

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It legally ends the employment relationship and resolves all outstanding disputes.

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It prevents the employee from pursuing any future legal claims against the employer.

Question 16

What is the main difference between a contract of employment and a contract for services?

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Contracts of employment create an employer-employee relationship, while contracts for services create a client-contractor relationship.

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Contracts for services provide more flexibility than contracts of employment.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential term of an employment contract in the UK?

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Retirement plan details

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Name and address of the employer

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Job title or description

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Start date

Question 18

Is it legally permissible to renew a fixed-term employment contract indefinitely with mutual agreement between the employer and employee in the UK?

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Yes

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No

Question 19

Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, employees in the UK are protected against unfair dismissal if they have been employed for a minimum of how long?

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Two years

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One year

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Three years

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There is no minimum qualifying period

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a legal duty of an employer in an employment relationship in the UK?

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Providing the employee with free transportation to and from work

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Providing a safe and healthy working environment

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Paying the employee's wages on time and in full

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Providing opportunities for the employee's professional development

Question 21

In employment contracts, what does the principle of mutual obligation refer to?

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The legal requirement for both the employer and employee to fulfill their duties under the contract.

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The employer's sole responsibility to pay the employee, with no obligation for the employee to work.

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A concept that applies exclusively to written employment contracts.

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The employer's exclusive right to enforce the contract's obligations against the employee.

Question 22

Which element is NOT considered an essential term of an employment contract in the UK?

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Employee's personal interests

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Job title

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Name of the employer

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Rate of compensation

Question 23

Which legislation serves as the primary legal framework governing employment contracts in the UK?

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Employment Rights Act 1996

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Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992

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The Equality Act 2010

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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Question 24

What is the main purpose of a written statement of employment in the UK?

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To provide employees with clear information about the terms and conditions of their employment

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To protect employers from potential legal claims

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To create a legally binding contract between the employer and employee

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To fulfill statutory obligations

Question 25

What is the primary role of ACAS, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, in the UK?

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To provide impartial advice and facilitate resolution in employment disputes

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To enforce employment laws and regulations

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To award compensation and damages in employment cases

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To represent employees in legal proceedings

Question 26

In the United Kingdom, which of the following is NOT a necessary term that must be included in an employment contract?

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Employee's address

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Name of the employer

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Job title

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Start date

Question 27

What is the fundamental difference between a fixed-term and an open-ended employment contract?

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Fixed-term contracts have a specific end date, while open-ended contracts do not.

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Open-ended contracts have a specific end date, while fixed-term contracts do not.

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Both types of contracts have a specific end date.

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Neither type of contract has a specific end date.

Question 28

Which of the following is generally NOT considered a common type of employment law dispute?

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Personal injury

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Unfair dismissal

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Wage theft

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Harassment

Question 29

What is the primary function of an employment tribunal in the United Kingdom?

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To resolve disputes between employers and employees

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To create new employment laws

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To provide legal advice to businesses

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To enforce employment contracts

Question 30

Which factors are crucial in determining an individual's employment status, and how do they impact the legal classification of employment?

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Nature of work, Level of control, Provision of equipment

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Contract duration, Holiday entitlement, Employee benefits, Pension scheme

Question 31

What is the legal time frame for an employer to provide a written statement of employment particulars to an employee in the UK?

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Within two weeks of the employee's start date

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Within one week of the employee's start date

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Within one month of the employee's start date

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Within two months of the employee's start date

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a common method of terminating employment in the UK?

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Transfer

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Resignation

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Redundancy

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Retirement

Question 33

What is the purpose of a probationary period in an employment contract in the UK?

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To assess the employee's suitability for the role and the organization

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To provide the employee with training and development

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To give the employer time to find a replacement if the employee is unsatisfactory

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To give the employee time to decide if they want to remain in the role

Question 34

What is the primary role of a trade union in employment law in the UK?

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To represent employees in negotiations with employers

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To provide legal advice and support to employees

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To lobby the government for changes to employment law

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To manage the employee pension scheme

Question 35

What is the legal principle known as 'employers' vicarious liability' in the UK?

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An employer is liable for the wrongful acts of their employees committed in the course of their employment

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An employer is liable for the negligence of their employees

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An employer is liable for the criminal acts of their employees

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An employer is not liable for the actions of their employees

Question 36

Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, what is the minimum notice period for an employee with over two years of service?

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One week for each year of service (capped at 12 weeks)

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Four weeks

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Eight weeks

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Two weeks

Question 37

A "fixed-term contract" refers to an employment contract that:

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Has a definite end date

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Is automatically renewed at the end of the term

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Can be terminated at any time by either party without notice

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Provides indefinite employment

Question 38

In the UK, which of the following is a key difference between a "contract of employment" and a "contract for services"?

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Control over the work

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Payment method

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Length of the contract

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Taxation status

Question 39

The "working time regulations 1998" set a maximum average working week of:

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48 hours

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60 hours

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56 hours

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40 hours

Question 40

Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, which of the following is a potentially fair reason for dismissal?

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Redundancy

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Religious beliefs

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Political affiliation

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Trade union membership

Question 41

A "collective agreement" is an agreement between:

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Employer and trade union

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Employer and individual employee

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Trade union and government

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Government and employer association

Question 42

Which of the following is a key purpose of a "probationary period" in an employment contract?

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Performance evaluation

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Guaranteed job security

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Increased pay for the employee

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Reduced workload for the employee

Question 43

Which of the following is a valid reason for summary dismissal (termination without notice)?

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Gross misconduct

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Redundancy

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Illness

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Poor performance

Question 44

What is the primary purpose of a probationary period in an employment contract?

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To assess the suitability of a new employee

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To provide a period of training

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To give the employee an opportunity to resign without penalty

Question 45

What is a key legal requirement regarding written statements of employment particulars in the UK?

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They must be provided within two months of the commencement of employment

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They must be signed by both the employer and the employee

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They must include the specific date of contract termination

Question 46

What is the main purpose of a non-compete clause in an employment contract?

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To prevent former employees from competing with their previous employer for a defined period after leaving their role

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To guarantee employment for a specific duration

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To protect the employer's intellectual property

Question 47

What is the primary role of the Employment Tribunal in relation to employment contracts?

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To adjudicate on disputes between employers and employees

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To enforce employment contracts

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To create employment contracts

Question 48

Which of the following is a potentially fair reason for terminating an employment contract?

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Redundancy

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Personal hygiene

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Religious belief

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Political affiliation

Question 49

Up to what maximum amount can an employee claim as compensation for unfair dismissal?

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£89,493

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£100,000

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£45,000

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£60,000

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT an implied term in an employment contract?

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Term of exclusivity

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Term of non-competition

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Term of trust and confidence

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Term of confidentiality

Question 51

What is the primary purpose of a probationary period in an employment contract?

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To allow both parties to assess the suitability of the employment relationship

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To protect the employer from unfair dismissal claims

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To provide a trial period for the employee

Question 52

What is a potential civil remedy for breach of an employment contract?

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Damages

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Imprisonment

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Community service

Question 53

What is the primary function of ACAS in relation to employment disputes?

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To provide free and impartial advice and conciliation services

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To adjudicate on employment disputes

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To enforce employment contracts