Business - Laws for employment Flashcards
The 3 main laws covering employees
Protection of Young Persons Act
Employment Equality Acts
Unfair Dismissals
The 3 rights under the law of Protection of Young Persons Act
The employer must see a copy of employees birth certificate
Get a letter from consent of the child’s parent/guardian if the employee is under 16
keep records of the employees details, such as date of birth and hours worked
The nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act (discrimination)
Age
Gender
Race
Religion
Sexual orientation
Family status
Marital status
Disability
Member of the travelling community
The 6 aspects of employment that the Employment Equality Act covers
Hiring and training employees
Equal pay
Opportunity for promotion
Dismissal
Conditions of work
Advertise for employees
the 10 grounds of the Unfair Dismissals Acts
Age
Becoming pregnant
Religious beliefs
Political beliefs
Race
Sexual orientation
Being a member of the travelling community
Being a member of the trade union
taking part in an official strike
taking legal action against an employer
The redress of Unfair Dismissals Act
Employees who have been unfairly dismissed may get their job back or receive financial compensation
The 5 Reasons for VALID reasons for dismissals
Incompetence: not carrying out the work to the required standard
Misconduct: The employee has broken the rules of their employment
Redundancy: An employee loses their job because the role is no longer required
Unqualified: The employee does not have the necessary qualifications needed to do the job
Incapability: Unable to do the job due to lateness or constant absences
The 6 legal rights of employees
Receive at least minimum wage
Receive a written contract of employment
Receive the correct amount of paid holidays
Work in a workplace that is safe and healthy
receive proper rest breaks during work
be provided with all information about them that is held by their employer
the 2 social rights of employees
To work in a safe and respectful atmosphere
To join a trade union if they choose to do so
the 6 legal responsibilities of employees
Carry out their duties as stated in their contract of employment
Follow workplace and rules and safety instructions
respect their employers property
wear protective clothing and equipment provided by employer
attend all training provided by the business
not discriminate against or bully other employees
6 Legal responsibilities of employers
Comply with all employment and privacy laws
give employees a written contract of employment
pay agreed wages
ensure that all employees are treated equally in the business and that there is no bullying or harassment
Not discriminate when advertising, recruiting or promoting staff
ensure that the workplace is safe and that employees have healthy working conditions
