1.6 Employment Protocols

Question 1

What are the 4 required employment protocols ?

Answer 1

Health and safety legislations
Equal opportunities legislations
Contractual obligations
Minimum standards of professional behaviour

Question 2

What is meant by health and safety legislation ?

Answer 2

Provides details of protocols and must be followed.

Examples :
- adequate lighting and ventilation.
- making sure the workplace is safe.
- regular eye tests.
- ensure risk assessments are carried out.

Question 3

What is meant by equal opportunities ?

Answer 3

The right in which every one has.

Example :
- equal pay, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, age equality, religion and sexual orientation.
- ensure that these don’t happen.

Question 4

What is meant by contractual obligation ?

Answer 4

Contract of employment.

Once contract is signed it’s binding do both the employee and employer.

Both parties must comply with its terms.

Question 5

What is meant by minimum standards of professional behaviour ?

Answer 5

Having the right punctuality at work.
Right body language.
Appearance and dress code.
Use of appropriate language.