Legislation Flashcards
1
Q
why must legislation be completed
A
as they need to be trained and policies monitored for:
- Equality
- Employment protection
- Health and safety
2
Q
what is equality
A
all employees must be treated the same in:
- recruitment
- training
- payment
- fair promotion choice
3
Q
what does the equality act 2010 state
A
- no discrimination
- also covers friends and family of someone in the protected characteristics
- prevents workplace harassment
4
Q
what impact has the equality act have on the work place
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- managers must be trained on the regs of the act
- if the act is broken the org risks fine
- increase in costs
- HR must be aware so it is presented in job advertising etc
5
Q
what effect does the national minimum wage act 1998 have on the business
A
- rates were updated in april for ages 16-17,18-20,21-24
- increased costs
- need back payment to staff if they’ve been underpaid
6
Q
what does the national living wage regulation 2016 state
A
- 25yr nd over must be paid the higher living wage
- aims to increase worker moral
7
Q
why is it important to protect the health and safety worker
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- prevents accident so less absentee
- prevent staff feeling less valued
- prevent any bad reputation
8
Q
what are the employers duties and responsibilities under HASAWA
A
- ensuring storage etc is safe
- have a written H&S policy if more than 5 employees
- provides protective clothing for job as role required
- safe access and exits
9
Q
what are the employees responsibilities and duties under HASAWA
A
- take care of their own health and safety
- cooperate with employer and ensure guidelines are followed
- don’t intentionally misuse health and safety equipment
