Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Final: Business Law I - 2275 – Final Exam Notes

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Philip King

Document Summary

Sunday april 17, 2011 7:00 pm alumni hall 201. Employment one person doing work for another, but not all work. Independent contractors work for themselves and act independently: employee must be in master-servant relationship. The control test: determine whether an employment relationship exists based on whether the person being paid for work is told how, when and where to do it. Agents: person representing and acting on behalf of a principal in dealings with third parties, can be independent contractors or employees ex) sales clerk. The employment contract: obligations of employer: Provide a safe workplace and good working conditions including hiring competent employees. Payment of wage or salary (also bonuses, benefits etc. : obligations of employee: Follow reasonable orders and treat property carefully (competency) Fiduciary obligation in some cases ex) senior level employees. What constitutes reasonable notice varies with circumstances. Serious offences and must be substantiated and proportioned well: must not violate human rights ex) discrimination.