Individual Labour Law (Quick Revision) Flashcards
Define: Individual Labour Law
Individual labour law is the employment legislation that affects individuals’ rights.
What rights do long-term employees have regarding redundancy?
Right to notice and to receive redundancy payments.
State three laws that prevent discrimination at work.
- Equal Opportunities Act
- Sex Discrimination Act
- Race Relations Act
Are employees entitled to a contract of employment? What might be in it?
Yes and the things that may be included in the contract is:
- Details of pay
- Holidays
- Notice period
- Grievance
- Dismissals procedure
Why are labour laws needed?
Employers may not protect their staff; they may try to cut costs.
What is the Examiner’s note for Individual Labour Laws?
Individual labour laws cover a range of areas, including:
- Recruitment and selection
- Contracts
- Promotion
- Dismissal
And…
• Redundancy
What is the Evaluation point for Individual Labour Laws?
The impact of new employment laws on a firm depends on what those laws are and how the firm is already behaving (e.g. a firm may not be affected by an increase in the minimum wage if it is already paying more than this).
