Assignment 203- Principles Of Diversity, Equality And Inclusion In Adult Social Care Settings Task A- Short Answer Questions. Ai- Complete The Following Table, Describing In Your Own Words What Each Term Means. Diversity | Is the understanding that everyone is human and has rights no matter of their race, age, gender etc. These people make the world more interesting and different. | Equality | Is making sure that everyone has the equal chance to participate in everyday life to the best they can.
Unit 201 Understand employment responsibilities and Rights in health, social care or children And young people’s settings. Task B your work role B1. The terms and conditions of my employment are laid out in my contract as follows, Pay, Employment conditions and contractual obligations, Flexible working, Business transfers, Working hours, Time off and holidays. B2. Pay slips need to have certain information on them and employers have to give all employees a pay slip within 1 working day of their pay day, even when they’re on leave.
The negotiations start approximately one month before the previous contract expires and continues until an agreement is made. The contract between the CWA and AT&T negotiates pay, schedules, and benefits for the employees of the AT&T. If an agreement is not made, bargained employees of the CWA may decide to go on a strike and non-bargained, management employees step in to continue the jobs of bargained
It tells me my hours of work expected each week, what days off I am entitled to and holiday entitlements. It also informs me of the period of notice I will need to give/be given if I choose to leave/be let go. Listed also is situations where instant dismissal would apply. Also included is my role & responsibilities and what is expected from me as an employee. 2.2Information
Task B – Your work role Bi: Describe the terms and conditions of your employment as set out in your contract of employment or employment agreement. In my contract it gives me the information of the job title which I am employed to do, the hours I work and the rate of pay I receive and also sick pay. It also tells due to the nature of work of the company, Bank holidays are viewed as normal working day, it also tells of the amount of annual leave I receive and when the holiday year runs from. Also included is pension, notice of leave, disciplinary and dismissal procedures, grievance procedure, dress code and uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE), health and safety, and confidentiality and code of practice. Bii:
Unit 303 Outcome 1 1.1 Diversity means difference. Being understanding and aware of diversity is important in every workplace and especially in a social care setting. Diversity requires people in the setting to be accepting and tolerant of different views, different cultures, different cultural backgrounds, different ethnic origins and different lifestyles. Equality means treating people fairly, equally and no less favourably than another person. In the workplace, everyone should receive fair treatment and respect without regard for race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
Health and safety laws cover the work conditions, and minimum wage and other laws set basic compensation levels. We also have the Disability Act, Manual Handling Operations and Regulations, Data Protection Act, The Medicine Act, General Social Care Council code 2001, RIDDOR 1995 and more 1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation. Employment law: covers employers hours, working conditions, break/ meal times, holiday pay or entitlement, sickness absence and sick pay. Health and safety law: all workers have a right to work in a place where risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. It is to stop you getting hurt at work or ill through work.
It was enacted by Congress in 1970 and this act was then signed by President Richard Nixon on December 29, 1970 (Department of Labor, 2013) Its main goal is to ensure that employers provide employees with an environment free from recognized hazards, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions. These laws are designed to keep the standards the same for safety and other job related issues. Under the OSH Act, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace. OSHA's mission is to assure safe and healthful workplaces by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and
However the employee needs to have continuous health insurance. Allows an employee, twenty-six workweeks of leave during a single 12-month period to care for and tend to a serious injury or illness with a leave of absence. This act is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities. Sex, Age, Gender, Religion, Medical History Privacy Act of 1974 The act helps to insure individuals are protected and their information is not share with third parties. Like social security numbers, date of birth, address etc.
FMLA allows employees to be absent for a maximum of 12 weeks and employee A has been on leave for 11 weeks and will be returning to work, so he has stayed within the guidelines. This points out that this is a larger company because FMLA is required unlike in some small businesses who do not need to provide it. The FMLA also requires that the employees who are applying for it must meet certain