Reference no: EM13978223

1. Distingusih between independent contractor, dependent contractor, employees and agents. Explain why that distinction is important.

2. Explain how the employment relationship may be terminated. In the absence of contractual provisions, how much notice is required. Include a discussion of constructive dismissal and what effect that will have on the requirement of notice.

3. How are damages assessed in a worngful dismissal action, and how is that award affected by bad faith on the part of the employer or an employee's failure to mitigate?

4. Explain what is meant by a union shop, a closed shop, and the right of "check-off."

5. Describe effective strategies to avoid or deal with unlawful and inappropriate behaviours by emplooyees.