Employment Regulations Affecting People in Supply Chains

Question 1

Name 4 labour standards that are covered by the ILO codes

Answer 1

Employment Terms – that respect rights of workers and protects their rights under laws and regulations
Non-discrimination – protected against discrimination (gender, age, race, religion etc)
Harassment –
Forced Labour –
Child Labour –

Question 2

What’s the difference between diversity and equality?

Answer 2

Diversity – variety and inclusivity, should be encouraged

Equality – fair, employees can participate and fulfill potential

Question 3

What are the 2 forms of discrimination?

Answer 3

Direct discrimination – someone treated less favourably than someone else
Indirect discrimination – rule or policy which applies to whole workforce but disadvantages an employee (e.g. full-time working)

Question 4

Name some of the standards covered under the International Labour Organisation?

Answer 4

Right to collective bargaining
Health and Safety – minimise injury
Working conditions
Working time – no excessive hours
Remuneration – financial compensation for work

Question 5

Name the different types of working practices used in employment

Answer 5

Agency worker – terms vary
Full time employment employee – highest level of protection
Part time employee – generally same rights as full time
Casual worker – no contractual obligation
Fixed term contractor – rights generally same as part-time employee

Question 6

What are the elements incorporated within an employment contract?

Answer 6

Statutory rights
Express terms – agreed between contracting parties
Implied – considered to exist
Incorporated – not negotiated, accepted (orgs policies and procedures

Question 7

What are the 3 main ways an employee can leave their employment?

Answer 7

Resignation – give notice
Redundancy – compulsory & voluntary
Dismissal – serious breach of contract

Question 8

what are the main aspects that are likely to be addressed by regulations covering health and safety in the workplace?

Answer 8

systematic approach, staff involvement/training, H&S committees, audits,

Question 9

name 3 areas of regulation that might impact upon employment of people in the SC

Answer 9

discrimination, equality and diversity,
dismissal,
TUPE,
working time, 
staff payment,
workers rights