Employment And The Law Flashcards
What do all employees must be given ?
Written contract of employment
What should all staff have a copy of ?
Businesses Discipline procedure
What is the limit of working hours a week ?
48 hours
What do Workers aged 24 and under have to be paid ?
The national minimum wage
What do workers aged 25 and over have to be paid ?
National living wage
What is the anti-discrimination law ?
Recruitment procedures must not discriminate against men or women, ethnic minorities or the disabled
What is the only reason people may be dismissed from their job ?
If they are incapable of doing their job
Employees can only be made redundant if …
The job they do no longer exists
What did the 1961 factories act do ?
Set minimum requirements e.g. toilets
What did the health and safety at work act of 1974 do ?
Requires all employers to take responsibility for health and safety
What did the 1992 workplace regulations do ?
Introduced European Union rules
What are some things firms have to do to comply with the acts ?
Risk assessments
Reasonable steps to reduce risks
First aides
All staff must receive health and safety training
Health and safety equipment must be provided
What are new parents legally allowed to do ?
Leave to look after their Babies
What is a womens leave called ?
Maternity leave
What is a mans leave called ?
Paternity leave
