Task A-Short Answer questions Ai: The existing handbook, the latest Health & Safety requirements and changes in the law since the last update. Aii: a) Holidays and time off, my right at work and my working hours and contract. b) Training, minimum wages and Health & Safety policy. Aiii: * Fair wages * The workplace safety & standards * Employee benefits * Retirement & pensions The employment law deal with both the employer and employee’s actions, rights and responsibilities, as well as their relationship with one another. Task B Your work role Bi: Employment duration, place of work, hours of work, remuneration, holiday entitlement, public/bank holiday, sickness pay & conditions, disciplinary rules & procedures, disciplinary appeals procedures, grievance procedure, notice of termination to be given by employer, notice of termination to be given by employee, pension & pension scheme and collective agreements.
It protects both the employer and the employee by providing rules and regulations which must be adhered to. The Human Rights Act, The Disability Discrimination Act and The Data Protection Act also apply. This legislation covers: * Minimum wage * Holiday entitlement * Maximum working hours * Safety standards * Redundancy payments * Age requirements * Maternity leave 1.4 – Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights The sources and advice available can be found through: * Employees contract * Employee handbook * Policy documents * Terms and conditions * Job description * Citizens advice bureau * ACAS 2.Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer. 2.1 – Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment A contract is between the employer and the employee. My personal contract includes my hourly rate and contracted hours.
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. Unit 1.2 Main features of current employment legislation are: This is covered by the Employment Rights Act 1996, CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT When an employee begins employment the employer needs to present the employee with a statement of employment which should briefly outline the particulars which will cover the time of employment between them. The particulars will include The names of the employer and the employee, Date of when employment commenced The scale of pay rate and if this is hourly rate or salaried, the timing of pay weekly or monthly. Hours worked (Terms and condition of these) Whether employers operates a pension scheme and the name of it and the terms of enrolment Job title and brief outline of duties The place of main work 9base) and brief detail if outreach is needed within an acceptable distance from base. NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE The current rate of pay is as follows: ages 21 and over 18- 20 under 18 Apprentice *
1.4 Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights Sources Contract, HR department, Manager, CAB, Union, 2.1 Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment My contract has terms and conditions of my employment rules and roles that must be followed to keep within my contract, My hours and hourly pay rates. How many days holiday i am entitled to also sick days. Procedures to follow for sickness and rate of sick pay. 2.2 Describe the information shown on own pay statement My payslip shows my name date from when pay relates to the hours i worked and at what hourly rate, total gross pay, my tax deductions, net pay to date. 2.3 Describe the procedures to follow in event of a grievance The grievance procedure for my place of work is 1 Discuss the problem with my line manager and try to settle the matter promptly.
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or Children and Yong People’s Settings 1. Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work. 2.1 Every aspect of employment is covered by law. Even at the beginning of any employment it is a law that the employer gives the employee a contract. There are also conditions of work, these include Minimum wage, Hours worked, Discrimination, Health and safety, Holiday entitlements, redundancy and dismissal, training, disciplinary procedures, union rights and consultation.
Labour law covers the deal between employee and employer, Health and safety cover the work conditions, and minimum wage and other law set basic compensation levels. Within our area of work 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. 2. List the main features of current employment legislation Pay Being paid and payslips Company sick pay rights Performance-related pay Employment contracts and conditions Contracts of employment Changes to employment conditions Breach of contract The National Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage rates Calculating the National Minimum Wage: the basics Help getting paid the National Minimum Wage Time off and holidays Annual leave and holidays Time to train, request time at work to learn new skills Time off for dependants Working hours Working time limits /the 48-hour week/ Rest breaks Overtime Flexible working Te right to request flexible working Working form home Part-time work Sickness absence Time off for sickness Statement of Fitness for Work /fit note/ How work can keep you healthy Business transfers and takeovers Employment protection during business transfers and takeovers Transfers of employment contracts 3. Outline why legislation relating to employment exists To ensure a more cost efficient and safer working environment.
• The Data Protection Act 1998/2002 – This law protects the information about individuals whether its electronic, written or verbal. • Access to Personal Files Act 1987 – This law is to give you access to certain personal information held about you, it includes medical records, health records etc. List the main features of current employment legislation • Employment Rights Act 1996 • Equal Pay Act 1975 • Sex Discrimination Act 1975 • Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 • Disability Discrimination Act 2005 • Protection from Harassment Act 1997 • Human Rights Act 1995 • Employment Equality Act 2004 • National Minimum Wage Act 2000 • Working Time Directive 2003 • The Mental Health Act 2007 Outline why legislation related to employment exists Legislation in employment exists for your protection, guidance and safety. It tells you what is expected from you, including how you should behave. Keeping you safe from harm is why the
Understanding Employment Rights and Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or Children and Young Peoples Settings Unit 01. * List 4 aspects of employment covered by law. * Health and Safety * Holiday Entitlements * Discrimination * Training * List 3 main features of current employment legislation. * Employment Rights Act 1996: This Act came into force on the 22nd August 1996. It sets out the statutory employment rights of workers and employees.
Labour law covers the deal between employee and employer. 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 Pay Being paid and payslips Company sick pay rights Performance-related pay Employment contracts and conditions Contracts of employment Changes to employment conditions Breach of contract The National Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage rates Calculating the National Minimum Wage: the basics Help getting paid the National Minimum Wage Time off and holidays Annual leave and holidays Time to train: request time at work to learn new skills Time off for dependants Working hours Working time limits (the 48-hour week) Rest breaks Overtime Flexible working The right to request flexible
The role of the health and social care worker HSC025 ALL OUTCOMES IN RED ARE OBSERVATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY YOUR ASSESSOR. THE INFORMATION GIVEN INDICATES THE TYPES OF THINGS YOUR ASSESSOR WILL BE LOOKING FOR Understand working relationships in health and social care OUTCOME 1 1. Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship A working relationship is where you are placed with other people and work as part of a team where each individual is working towards the achievement of shared aims and objectives. You will work to a set of rules and procedures for which you will be paid. You will be accountable and responsible for any mistakes or errors.