3.7 Employment Law

Question 1

What can a business not do when recruiting workers?

Answer 1

Discriminate

Question 2

What is the equality act 2010?

Answer 2

An act introduced to protect the the rights of employees and advance equality opportunities for all

Question 3

What 6 main things doesthe equality act 2010 cover?

Answer 3

•equal pay discrimination
•racial discrimination
•sex discrimination
•disability discrimination
•sexual orientation discrimination
•religion of belief discrimination

Question 4

What are the advantages of complying with the law?

Answer 4

•a company with a more diverse workforce may recieve a range of different ideas from people with different experiences and backgrounds which may help improve quality
•workers will feel more motivated to work and see the business as a good employer increasing efficency
•increases business reputation so easier to recruit workers

Question 5

What are the costs associated with complying with the law?

Answer 5

•wage costs- firms may have to employ more people than they want to e.g. when a worker is on holiday or when there is a limit to work hours
•Court costs and fines- if an employee takes legal action a company may have to pay for a lawyer and may have to pay compensation.
• publicty costs- if taken to court the business the businesss may lose a good reputation

Question 6

What is the maximum number of hours an employee can work?

Answer 6

48 hours a week (this is averaged out over a 17 week period)

Question 7

How many holidays are workers entitled to?

Answer 7

•5.6 weeks a year including Bank holidays

Question 8

What is a contract of employment?

Answer 8

•a legal agreement between an employer and employee
•law states a business must give every worker a statement of employment

Question 9

What should a statement of employment include?

Answer 9

•pay
•holiday entitlement
•hours of work