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1. Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work.
1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law
Here is a list of the aspects of employment covered by law; minimum wage, discrimination, health and safety, holiday entitlements, redundancy, dismissal, training, disciplinary procedures, union rights and consultation, maternity rights, protected disclosures, working time regulations, particulars of employments. Working hours and holiday entitlements, Sickness absence and sick pay, Anti discrimination provisions, Data protection, Relevant equalities legislation.
1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation is :
Health and Safety Act 1974
Equality Act 2010
Date Protection Act 1998
Employment Rights Act 1996
Part Time Workers Regulations Act 2000
Working Time Regulations Act 1998
National Minimum Wage Act 1998
1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists.
Legislation relating to employment exists to protect the rights of employers and employees by providing rules and regulations that must be followed. It prevents employers from abusing or taking advantage of employees. To prevent exploitation and To ensure safe working environment.
1.4 Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights. Sources and types of information that are available to employment responsibility and rights include: Employment contracts -copy, company policies, manager of team, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, Jobcentre Plus, Citizens Advice Bureau, Department for Work and Pensions, Employment Appeals Tribunal Service, Her Majestys Revenue and Customs, Access to Work (to help pay towards a support worker or the equipment you need at work) and Direct.gov website.
Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer.
1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law
Here is a list of the aspects of employment covered by law; minimum wage, discrimination, health and safety, holiday entitlements, redundancy, dismissal, training, disciplinary procedures, union rights and consultation, maternity rights, protected disclosures, working time regulations, particulars of employments. Working hours and holiday entitlements, Sickness absence and sick pay, Anti discrimination provisions, Data protection, Relevant equalities legislation.
1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation is :
Health and Safety Act 1974
Equality Act 2010
Date Protection Act 1998
Employment Rights Act 1996
Part Time Workers Regulations Act 2000
Working Time Regulations Act 1998
National Minimum Wage Act 1998
1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists.
Legislation relating to employment exists to protect the rights of employers and employees by providing rules and regulations that must be followed. It prevents employers from abusing or taking advantage of employees. To prevent exploitation and To ensure safe working environment.
1.4 Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights. Sources and types of information that are available to employment responsibility and rights include: Employment contracts -copy, company policies, manager of team, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, Jobcentre Plus, Citizens Advice Bureau, Department for Work and Pensions, Employment Appeals Tribunal Service, Her Majestys Revenue and Customs, Access to Work (to help pay towards a support worker or the equipment you need at work) and Direct.gov website.
Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer.