Labour Law Quiz

Labour Law Quiz – Are You in the Know About Your Rights at Work? 

Take This Test and See How You Score. A Two-Minute Test to Power You Up! 

Quiz. Under ONTARIO Labour Law…

 

1. What is the current general minimum wage in Ontario in 2022? 

1. $14.00 per hour
2. $14.50 per hour
3. $15.00 per hour
4. $15.50 per hour

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2. After working for the same employer for ONE year, how much PAID vacation time are you entitled to?

            A. None

            B. 3 Days

            C. 1 Week

            D. 2 Weeks

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3. What are the maximum number of work hours per week you can legally be required to work?

            A. 40 Hours

            B. 44 Hours

            C. 46 Hours

            D. 48 Hours

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4. When do overtime hours begin?

            A. After 40 Hours

            B. After 44 Hours

            C. After 46 Hours

            D. After 48 Hours

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5. How much extra pay are you owed for each overtime hour?

            A. No Extra Pay

            B. 1.5 Times Pay

            C. 2 Times Pay

            D. 3 Times Pay

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6. How much advanced notice must an employer give you of your work schedule? 

            A. None

            B. 24 Hours

            C. 72 Hours

            D. One Week

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7. How many Paid public holidays are there per year?

            A. 2

            B. 5

            C. 9

            D. 12

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8. After working for more than 3 months:

            A. Your employer cannot fire you.

            B. Can fire you, but must provide the reason.

            C. Can fire you on the spot, without any severance. 

            D. Can fire you, but must provide up to 8 weeks of termination pay or continued work.

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9. How many paid sick days are workers entitled to?

            A. None

            B. 3

            C. 9

            D. 12

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10. If you believe your rights at work have been violated, what corrective steps should you consider taking?

            A. Call the Workers Rights Hotline of the Workers Action Centre at 416-531-0778

            B. Call the Ontario Ministry of Labour at 1-800-531-5551

            C. Contact a union for support

            D. All of the above

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Answer Key:

C, C, D, D, B, A, C, D, B, D

 

Your Final Grade:

1-5 Correct Answers: You Are At-Risk at Work.

6-7 Correct Answers: Careful Not to Lose Out

8-9 Correct Answers:  Strong Awareness

10  Correct Answers:  RESPECT! Share Your Knowledge