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.
* The right to paid time off for ante-natal care. * The right to unpaid time off to care for or to arrange care for dependants where the dependant is ill, injured, assaulted, gives birth or dies; if arrangements for the care of a dependant break down; The following aspects of employment are also covered by employment law in the UK however they are not all covered by the Employment Rights Act. Basic rights at work Written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment (IE Job Description and Wages Holidays and holiday pay Lay offs and short-time working Sickness Time off work The right to ask for time for training The right to ask for flexible working Health and safety Harassment and discrimination Bullying Trade unions Enforcing rights at work There are many aspects of Law that cover employment for the employee and the employer. Here we can see the aspects of an employees statuatory rights as defined by the governments national prospectus on employment. Statutory rights Statutory rights are legal rights based on laws passed by Parliament.
201 – Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young people’s settings. Task 1. Statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers. 1.1 – List the aspects of employment covered by law. • Health and safety • Holiday entitlement • Discrimination • Disciplinary procedures • Union rights and consultation • Training • Redundancy • Dismissal • Hours • Pay 1.2 – List the main features of current employment legislation.
Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. Ai * Head office * Internet * Up to date employment law books Aii a) * Contracted hours * Discrimination * Health and safety b) * Safeguarding * COSHH * Risk assessments Aiii Employment law exists because it gives safety entitlement & also safe guards the worker and employer. Task B Bi My job role- In my job I work towards helping support independent living for vulnerable adults who have been or are being re-introduced into the community. My job consists of; -Medication administration (if needed) -Recording of & signing for medication -Personal care -Preparation of meals -Confidentiality When I started my employment I signed a contract consisting of my terms and conditions. I had to sign to accept that I would do a contract of a minimum 160 hours in a one month period although I may be needed to work additional hours.
Health and safety laws cover the work conditions, and minimum wage and other laws set basic compensation levels. We also have the Disability Discrimination Act, Children’s Act, Employment Rights Act, Employment Act (Flexible working regulations) Race Relations Act, Data Protection Act, Manual Handling Operations and Regulations, The Medicine Act, General Social Care Council code 2001, RIDDOR 1995, Training, and more. Why does legislation relating to employment exist?
201.1 Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work 1.1 list the aspects of employment covered by law The law in UK covers the following aspects: Minimum wage, Hours worked, Discrimination, Health and safety, Holiday entitlements, Redundancy and dismissal, Training, Disciplinary procedures, Union rights and consultation, among many others. 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.
ERR Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children’s and young peoples settings. 1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law. Minimum wage Hours worked Discrimination Health and safety Holiday entitlement Redundancy and dismissal Training Disciplinary procedures Union rights and consultation 1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation. Employment rights Equality Discrimination Health and safety 1.3 Outline why legislation to employment exists . To regulate the relationship between employers and employees establish minimum standard equality of treatment for workers and to protect workers, employers.
1.1 The law in UK covers the following aspects: Minimum wage, Hours worked, Discrimination, Health and safety, Holiday entitlements, Redundancy and dismissal, Training, Disciplinary procedures, Union rights and consultation, among many others. 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 The spectrum of employment law in the UK covers three main areas.
Unit 201- Outcome 1 Aspects of Employment - Dismissal, redundancy, retirement and TUPE - Breaches of contract - Health and Safety - Maternity / Paternity leave - Holidays, sickness and compassionate leave - Discrimination and bullying in work place - Removal of barriers for disabled people - Data Protection - Discrimination during recruitment process - Equality within the workplace, for example, working hours, pay, benefits - How you are managed in the work place - Entitlement to career development in the work place Current Employment Legislation - Equality Act 2010 - Employment Right Act 1996 - Employment Relations Act 1999 - Data Protection 1988 - Health and Safety at work Act 1974 - Health and Safety (young persons) Regulations 1977 - Transfer of Untaking Protection of Employment Regulations 2006 Why Legislation Relating to Employment Exists - Ensures there is a contract of employment and your rights are protected - Prevents discrimination and ensures equality of opportunity for all - Ensures you receive a fair wage for a fair days work - Ensures the work environment is safe and workers are safe carrying out their roles Sources and Types of Information and Advice - Government advice (www.direct.gov.uk) - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Services (www.acas.org.uk) - Trade Unions - Citizens Advice Bureau (www.crb.org.uk) - Health and Safety Executive (www.hse.gov.uk) - Equality and Human Rights Commission (www.ehrc.org.uk) - Information Commissioners Office (Data Protection) (www.ico.gov.uk) Unit 201 – Outcome 2 Contract of Employment - It is an agreement between you and the employer, it is in the writing but can also be verbal - It must include the following information * Your name * Your employers name * Date of employment commenced * What you are paid and when * Hours at work *
UNIT 21 UNIT CODE : ICO1 THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL 1.1 EXPLAIN EMPLOYEES ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTION 1.1 The Care worker has a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to take care of one`s own health and safety and others you care or support including their family, friends and work colleagues. The act requires Carers to : * Take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others. * Cooperate with the employer in respect of Health and Safety matters .Not intentionally damage any Health and safety equipment or materials provided by the employer * Attend training provided by the employer * Use protective equipment provide by the employer In respect of the prevention of infection you must think about the prevention and control for you and others around you. Basic controls are: * Dispose of waste correctly * Wash hands when appropriate * Keep equipment clean * Remain vigilant and report potential hazards * Attend infection control training and keep updated * Wear clean PPE I( personal protective equipment) for each person * Maintaining personal hygiene. 1.2 EXPLAIN EMPLOYERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTION 1.2 The Health and Safety Legislation require that employers have a duty of care to protect employee for example: * Provide a safe workplace * Carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities * Provide training to staff * Provide PPE * Ensure regular health and safety checks are undertaken.