CILEx L3 Employment Law

Question 1

Which statutory right requires an employer to provide a written statement of employment particulars?

Accepted Answer

Employment Rights Act 1996, s.1

Answer

Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992

Answer

Equality Act 2010

Answer

Employment Act 2002

Question 2

What is the qualifying period of continuous employment generally required before an employee can claim ordinary unfair dismissal?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Question 3

Under the Equality Act 2010, which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Political opinion

Answer

Age

Answer

Gender reassignment

Answer

Religion or belief

Question 4

What test is used to determine whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor?

Accepted Answer

The multiple test (also known as the economic reality test)

Answer

The location test

Answer

The written agreement test

Answer

The tax status test

Question 5

What is constructive dismissal?

Accepted Answer

When an employee resigns in response to the employer's fundamental breach of contract

Answer

When an employer dismisses an employee for redundancy

Answer

When an employer gives an employee notice of termination

Answer

When an employee is dismissed during their probationary period

Question 6

What is the maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal (as of 2025/26)?

Accepted Answer

£115,115 or 52 weeks' gross pay, whichever is lower

Answer

£25,000

Answer

£50,000

Answer

There is no maximum limit