Outline why legislation relating to employment exists . providing the rules and regulations that must be followed protects the rights of both the employer and the employee. Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights .Contracts, Policy documents, Terms and conditions, Job description, Contracts. [CT257.2] Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment . Anything that was agreed and written in your contract of employment such as confidentiality, Reliability and Flexibility , work place rules and much more, you agree to these on the signing of your contract so you and your employer have a legal binging contract that u must adhere to and also staff should have a staff handbook which is accessible at all times for you to refere back to if there are any questions about your contract.
This will include knowledge, skills and preferences. Tesco wants an employee with specific skills that they need to have. They will write in the advert what skill the candidate needs. Job Description- Is a list that tells the person on what the job entitles and what the qualification is need for the job. Also it gives information of the salary and specific skill will be needed such being able to work with other colleagues.
1.2 The spectrum of employment law in the UK covers three main areas. Employment Rights, Equalities and Discrimination law... and Health and safety legislation. Although Equalities and Health and safety have meaning in other areas of life... both bodies of law feature measures relating to employment to a significant degree 1.3 Legislation relating to employment exists to stop exploitation of workers by their employers mainly to protect the rights of their employee’s and to make sure that they have everything they need such as. * Minimum wage * Safety standards * Holiday entitlement * Maternity leave * Redundancy payments * Discrimination laws * Maximum working hours * Age requirement All employee’s need to have all good things that protect them from unscrupulous bosses. 1.4 contract handbook policy documents terms and conditions job description Web sites like www.direct.gov (useful for other parts of ERR) books, journals, colleagues, whoever is above your employer est.
To regulate the relationship between employers and employees establish minimum standard equality of treatment for workers and to protect workers, employers. 1.4 Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights Contracts Policy documents Terms and conditions Job descriptions Handbook Colleagues People above employer Trade unions Local government 2.1 Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment Job description - defining the role, responsibility level, decision making and whom to report to or supervised by. Entitlement - rate of pay, holiday entitlement, retirement and ill-health, benefits, bonus/overtime rates, uniform, expense allowances. Responsibilities - working hours, dress code, reporting illness/absence, annual assessments, complaint procedures, notice periods of leaving/dismissal, requirements to change working hours. General - part time work, confidentiality clauses, using company equipment, codes of behaviour, health and safety regulations.
Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Task A - Short Answer Questions Ai: The current policies and procedures handbook in place at the company. Up to date health and safety requirements. Internet for example: www.gov.co.uk. Aii a: Wages Work conditions Holiday entitlement Disciplinary procedures b: Training Employment Rights Minimum wage Health and safety legislation Equalities and Discrimination law Aiii: To protect employers and employees from those who would take advantage of them and to create a safe working environment. Task B Your work role Bi: My employment is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the CRB.
Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, social Care or Children’s and young people’s Settings 1) Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers with own area of work. There are a number of laws and regulations which have been written to protect you at work; they also protect your colleagues, the people you will work with and their families. As is usually the case, with rights go responsibilities; these laws also explain / advise you what you are expected to do and how you should behave at work. Main features of Current Employment Legislation are: I. Workplace Regulations: laws that keep everyone safe and reduce hazards and manage risks.
Unit CT257 Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employers within own area of work 1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law Aspects include: Contract Hours worked Discrimination Health and Safety Holiday entitlements Redundancy and dismissal Training Disciplinary procedures Union rights Consultation Minimum wage 1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation There are 3 main features of current employment legislation. They are: Employment rights Equality and Discrimination Health and Safety 1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists Legislation relating to employment exists to protect both the employer and employee. 1.4 Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights These Include: HR department Line manager ACAS (Employment Advice Bureau) Citizens Advice Bureau Community Legal Advice Access to Work Additional Learning Support Advice from trade unions and representative bodies 2. Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer 2.1 Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment Terms and conditions of own contract of employment include hours worked, pay rate, holiday entitlement, contribution of objectives of job role to organisations key aims. The terms and conditions of your employment are a statement and instruction of what the employer's expect of their staff and your job description.
Assignment 201 Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young Peoples Settings Task A You Need to Update Your Staff Handbook to Reflect Current Employment Law Identify Three Different Sources of Information You Could Use to Enable You to do This. You could use the following to update your staff handbook either online or by telephone. Direct.Gov Health & Safety ACAS List Three Aspects of Employment Covered By Law There are many aspects of employment covered by law Minimum Wage, Health and Safety, Redundancy and Dismissal. List Three Main Features of Current Employment Legislation Three main features of current Employment Legislation are Employment Rights, Equalities and Discrimination Law and Health and Safety Legislation. Briefly
Assignment 201 Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young Peoples Settings Task A You Need to Update Your Staff Handbook to Reflect Current Employment Law Identify Three Different Sources of Information You Could Use to Enable You to do This. You could use the following to update your staff handbook either online or by telephone. Direct.Gov Health & Safety ACAS List Three Aspects of Employment Covered By Law There are many aspects of employment covered by law Minimum Wage, Health and Safety, Redundancy and Dismissal. List Three Main Features of Current Employment Legislation Three main features of current Employment Legislation are Employment Rights, Equalities and Discrimination Law and Health and Safety Legislation. Briefly Outline Why Employment Law Exists Employment law exists to protect you, your safety and your human rights at the workplace for example working hrs, pay, breaks, discrimination, bullying etc.
Task A Ai) Three different sources of information to enable me to update staff handbook to reflect current employment law are: * Health at Safety at work Act 1974 * The Employment Rights Act 1996 * Antidiscrimination Legislation Aii a) three aspects of employment covered by law * Minimum Wage * Work Conditions (safety, discrimination) * Contracted Hours b) Three main features of current employment legislation * Human rights * Health and Safety * Discrimination Briefly outline why employment law exists * To protect Employer and Employee * Prevent discrimination * Provide safe working environment * People are not abused (race, religion or sexuality) Task B Bi) The terms and conditions of your employment are a statement of what the employer expects their employees to do, it includes your job description, contracted hours and rate of pay. Bii) The information that needs to be shown on my payslip is as follows: * Name * Company Name * Tax Code * National Insurance * Payment Period * Hours Worked * Deductions Made * Net Pay Biii) Two changes of personal information that I must report to my employer are: * Change and name of address * Change of bank details Biv) if I wanted to raise a grievance at work I would immediately talk to my senior, giving full details of my grievance and ensuring enough time to allow them to consider all the facts and take the appropriate action required. If I felt unable to approach my senior then I would go to my line manager. If I still felt that the matter had not been dealt with in a satisfactory manner then I would write a formal letter to operations manager whose decision would be final after the appeal process. I would have the right to have a fellow employee or a union member accompany me at any stage.