Hrmg 045: Labor Laws Question Paper
Hrmg 045: Labor Laws
Course:Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : HRMG 045
UNIT TITLE : LABOUR LAW
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE in Section and Any Other TWO Questions in Section B.
SECTION A
Question One
a) Define labour law. (10marks)
b) List the legal sources of labour law. (10marks)
c) Explain SIX functions of labour law. (10marks)
SECTION B
Question Two
a) Distinguish between unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal. (10marks)
b) Explain restraint of trade in the context of employment relationship.
(10marks)
Question Three
a) Explain the meaning of employer as provided in work injury benefits Act
2007. (10marks)
b) Distinguish between independent contractor and employee. (10marks)
Question Four
a) Explain essential elements of a valid labour contract. (10marks)
b) Briefly explain contractual capacity of the following:
i) Infants. (2marks)
ii) Corporations and government. (2marks)
iii) Aliens (2marks)
iv) Foreign sovereigns (2marks)
v) Illegal contracts. (2marks)
Question Five
Explain the statutory obligations of employer to the employee under.
a) Occupier`s liability Act. (6marks)
b) The Factory`s Act (7marks)
c) Occupational safety and Health Act. (7marks)
Question Six
a) Define a trade union. (7marks)
b) State the requirements for registration of a trade union. (7marks)
c) List the reasons for cancellation of trade union. (6marks)
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