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Question 1

What are employment protocols

Answer 1

Procedures relating to employer/employee responsibilities within a business

Question 2

What do employment protocols cover

Answer 2

health and safety legislation
equal opportunities legislation
Contractual obligations
minimum standards of professional behaviour

Question 3

What is health and safety legislation

Answer 3

Health and safety act states that an employer has a duty of care ensuring the workplace is safe for employees to carry out their job roles

Question 4

What protocols should businesses have in place for health and safety legislation

Answer 4

Training on how to safely use equipment
Safety clothing being provided
Reporting potential hazards

Question 5

What is equal opportunities

Answer 5

Equality act 2010 requires employer to ensure no one is discriminated

Question 6

Employers need to ensure that their behaviour and communication do not discriminate the grounds of ….

Answer 6

Gender
Race
Disability
Age
Religion
Sexual orientation

Question 7

what are contractual obligations

Answer 7

contractual obligations is a contract of employment which begins as soon as a job offer is accepted

A contract of employment will outline

• Condition of employment
• Rights and responsibilities of both parties
• Duties the job involves

Question 8

What is minimum standards of professional behaviour

Answer 8

Employers outlie the minimum standards that they expect from their employees

Question 9

What minimum standards may an employer have

Answer 9

Attendance (Punctuality)
Appearance ( Follow dress code)
Behaviour ( Following principles)