employee legislation Flashcards
what is meant by the term legislation?[1]
a set of rules that governs the way society operates. It is another term for ‘laws’.
what are the 2 main categories of employment legislation? [2]
-individual employment
-collective labour
explain what individual employment is. [1]
a law which aim to ensure employers and employees act fairly when dealing with each other
explain what collective labour is. [1]
a law which aim to control industrial relations and trade union activity.
equality act 2010 - recruitment procedures must not be discriminated against: [5]
-sex + sexual orientation
-ethnic minorities
-age
-religion
-disability
equality act 2010 - equal opportunities: [2]
-women and men paid the same for the same job with the same employer
-same pay for work of equal value
what is meant by the term National minimum wage?[1]
an hourly rate of pay set by the government and must be paid as a minimum to all workers aged 22 & under but of school leaving age
what is meant by the term National living wage?[1]
a minimum hourly rate of pay paid to workers aged 23 & over
what does the Health and Safety legislation require? [1]
requires all employees to take responsibility for health and safety.
what are the advantages of the Health and Safety legislation at Work Act of 1974 ? [2]
-a safe environment should mean fewer accidents
-more productive workforce (less time off work to recover)
what are the disadvantages of the Health and Safety legislation at Work Act of 1974 ? [2]
-training can be expensive
-companies not following the law can result in being fined, prosecuted or shut down.
explain one way in which employment laws in the UK might affect the profits of a coffee shop chain such as Starbucks. [2]
-minimum wage requirements, can impact Starbucks’ profits by increasing labour costs.
-This means Starbucks must pay employees according to legal standards.
what is meant by the term Collective labour law [1]
Labor law protects workers’ rights.
