Task 1 – Statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers.
List the aspects of employment covered by law.
The main aspects of employment that are covered by the law are. * Minimum wage * Hours worked * Discrimination * Health and safety * Holiday entitlement * Redundancy and dismissal * Training * Disciplinary procedures * Union rights and consultation
List the main features of current employment legislation.
The main features of current employment legislation * Equalities * Employment rights * Discrimination law * Health and safety legislation
Outline why legislation relating to employment exists.
Legislation relating to employment exists to stop exploitation of workers by their employers mainly to protect the rights of their employee’s and to make sure that they have everything they need such as. * Minimum wage * Safety standards * Holiday entitlement * Maternity leave * Redundancy payments * Discrimination laws * Maximum working hours * Age requirement
All employee’s need to have all good things that protect them from unscrupulous bosses.
Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights.
The main sources and types of information that are available to have your responsibilities and rights in are * Contract * Handbook * Policy documents * Terms and conditions * Job description
You will be able to find any of these within your work place.
Task 2- Awareness of own occupational role and how it fits within the sector.
Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment.
A contract is between at least 2 people or organisations, so an employment contract is between YOU and your employer.
The terms and conditions of my own contract is telling me the time I start and the time I finish, the salary that I am