The law in the UK covers the following aspects: minimum wage, hours worked, discrimination, health and safety, holiday entitlements, redundancy and dismissal, union rights, disciplinary procedures amongst many more. Labour laws that relate to the points listed above cover the responsibilities between employee and employer. Health and Safety laws relate to working conditions, minimum wage relates to basic salary and there are other laws that set basic compensation levels. There are several further laws that protect both the employee and the employer such as the Disability Act, The Medicine Act, General Social Care Council Code 2001, RIDDOR 1995 and more. 1.4.
If you are an employer, make sure you do everything you can to get it right, as an employee, you should also be aware of your own responsibilities, as well what your rights are and what your employer should be doing with regard to, for example, pay, contracts, time off and working hours. The four main points in a contract are 1) Name of the employer 2) Type of job. (duties and responsibilities) 3) Contract type 4) Address of the work place. Q2. List three key points of legislation that affect employers in a business environment.
Simone Jones L601/7638 1 know the employment rights and responsibilities of the employer and employee. 1.1 Identify the main points of contracts of employment :- This is an agreement between the employee and employer, it will consist of your job description, rights and responsibilities, your contracted hours, terms and conditions, rate of pay and holidays, name of the organisation, start date 1.2 Identify the main points of legislation affecting employees and employers. For employers 1. Pay pensions 2. Data protection 3.
The main aspects will lead us easily in our work place. Main points are: Data protection Health and Safety Anti-discrimination provisions, examples: gender, religion, age, sexual Sickness, absence and also sick pay CRB checks- Criminal Record Bureau 1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation The main features for employment legislation are: Employers Rights legislations Employments legislations Equalities and Discrimination laws Health and Safety legislation Working Time legislation Part time workers 1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists Legislation complying to protect the best interest of employer and employees, policies and procedures to protect the rights of employer. 1.4 Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights. HR departments Staff Handbook Community Legal Advice Line manager Additional Learning Support 2. Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer.
Unit one: Principles of personal responsibilities and working in a business environment Section 1 – Know the employment rights and responsibilities of the employee and employer 1. Identify four main points that would be included in a contract of employment. If possible, use an example contract to support your answer (feel free to obscure any confidential information). Employment contract is a dated and signed agreement between employer and employee. Whereby it is agreed as follows: * * * Interpretation * Period of Service * Job Title and Description * Place of Work * Hours of Work * Probationary Period * Salary * Assessments * Deductions * Expenses * Holidays * Sickness and Disability * Pension * Notice * Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure * Retirement * Severability * Prior Agreements * Jurisdiction * Particulars of Employment Most important points are: names of both signing parties, starting date, term of employment and place of work.
Unit ERR 4233 20 Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young people’s settings ERR 4233.1 - KNOW THE STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS WITHIN OWN AREA OF WORK Assessment Criteria 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. 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 working Working from 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 (TUPE) Employment protection during business transfers and takeovers (TUPE)
1. List the aspects of employment covered by law (1.1.1) > Minimum wage, hours worked, discrimination, health and safety, holiday entitlements, redundancy and dismissal, training, disciplinary procedures, union rights and consultation. 2. List the main features of current employment legislation (1.1.2) > Employment rights, equality and discrimination, health and safety. 3.
1.4 Sources and advise about employment rights and responsibilities are citizens advise ,unions, contracts, job descriptions and the internet, for example direct gov. 2.1 See contract. 2.2 See wage slip. 2.3 See grievance policy. 2.4 Personal information you must keep up to date with your employer are your address, contact phone number, health issues , next of kin and criminal records.
Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Task A Ai: Line manager HR Department ACAS Citizen Advise Bureau Aii: a) Equality Act Occupational Health and Safety Act Discrimination Act b) Whistleblowing legislation Sexual discrimination Human Rights Act Aiii: To protect Service User, Employee and Employer and even Service Users families. It is to regulate the contractual relationship between two parties of unequal bargaining power, the employer and the employee. To protect the rights of employers and employees by providing rules and regulations that must be followed. Task B Your work role Bi: My employment is conditional to a clear CRB carried out by my employer. Bii: Name, Employer, Employee number, Tax period, Date paid, Pay method, Tax code, Tax reference, NI contribution letter, NI number, Grade, Spinal point, Pay and Allowances, Deductions, Balance and Totals to date Biii: Change of Name Change of Address Biv: I go to office and explain my grievance.
Learning Outcomes 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. Some of the aspects of Employment which are covered by Law are: firstly Minimum wage, Hours worked, discrimination, Health and safety, Holiday entitlements, Redundancy and dismissal, CRB, Training, Disciplinary procedures. Others include sickness and absence, sick pay, data protection, Anti- discrimination provisions which are gender, race, disability, religion, age etc…Union rights and finally consultations.