A1 Flashcards
What’s the main piece of legislation in the U.K?
Equality Act 2010
Name 3 laws that covered discrimination
Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Race Relations Act 1976
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
What do people discriminate against?
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding means ensuring individuals are protected from harm
Name the 4 types of DBS Checks
A basic check
A standard check
An enhanced check
An enhanced check with barred lists
What do employment contracts set out
Employment conditions
Rights
Responsibilities
Duties
Name 6 policies and procedures
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
Disciplinary policy
Safeguarding policy
Employer contract
Performance review
Grievance policy
What is a performance review
-evaluate work performance against standards and expectations
-give feedback
-provide opportunities to raise concerns or issues
-contribute to continuing professional development
What is CPD
Continuing professional development - ensures a practitioner maintains professional knowledge
How can a contract be set out
-a written contract
-a verbal agreement
-in an offer letter
-in an employee handbook
What is a grievance policy
A way for you to raise your concerns, problems or complaints you have at work
What are some issues that may cause concern
-terms and conditions
-health and safety issues
-bullying and harassing
-discrimination
-relationships with colleagues
-working environment
-changes in organisation
What is a safeguarding policy
It ensures individuals health, well-being and human rights are safe from harm, abuse and neglect
What is indirect discrimination
A practice, policy or rule that applies to everyone in the same way but could have a worse effect on some people than others
What is a disciplinary policy
Employees must achieve and maintain these standards if behaviour