Employment Rights and Responsibilities
1.1
Below is a list of the aspects of employment covered by law:
Minimum wage
Hours worked
Discrimination
Health and safety
Holiday entitlements
Redundancy and dismissal
Training
Disciplinary procedures
Union rights and consultation
Maternity leave
1.2
Below is a list of the main features of current employment legislation
Employment Act 1996
Equalities and Discrimination laws
Employment Act 2008 Health and safety legislation at work Act 1974
1.3
Why do legislation relating to employment exists?
The reason employment law exist is to stop the exploitation of workers by their employers, and to ensure that the employees rights are being followed. If these law didn’t exists them employer would be took advantage of and may not be treated correctly and fairly. The laws cover all aspects that could arise, weither this involves age, gender, disability. The laws protect employees from unfair bosses. if there wasn't laws then there would be no rules, and companies could do whatever they want. These legislation are also in place to support employers.
1.4
Below are sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights:
There are many places you can get information from these could include:
• Web sites
• Books
• Colleagues
• Manager
• Information leaflets
• Citizens Advice Bureau
• unions
2.1 Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment
My contract of employment covers Job Location, as regards to where I am based in my employment. A job description, which describes the duties and responsibilities of my role as a care assistant , Probationary period, this confirms length of probationary period which is 3 month then a full contract will be offered , it will include what is expected of me within that period and also what happens at the end of the probationary period. A description of how much I will be paid, any possible pay raises dependant on
Below is a list of the aspects of employment covered by law:
Minimum wage
Hours worked
Discrimination
Health and safety
Holiday entitlements
Redundancy and dismissal
Training
Disciplinary procedures
Union rights and consultation
Maternity leave
1.2
Below is a list of the main features of current employment legislation
Employment Act 1996
Equalities and Discrimination laws
Employment Act 2008 Health and safety legislation at work Act 1974
1.3
Why do legislation relating to employment exists?
The reason employment law exist is to stop the exploitation of workers by their employers, and to ensure that the employees rights are being followed. If these law didn’t exists them employer would be took advantage of and may not be treated correctly and fairly. The laws cover all aspects that could arise, weither this involves age, gender, disability. The laws protect employees from unfair bosses. if there wasn't laws then there would be no rules, and companies could do whatever they want. These legislation are also in place to support employers.
1.4
Below are sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights:
There are many places you can get information from these could include:
• Web sites
• Books
• Colleagues
• Manager
• Information leaflets
• Citizens Advice Bureau
• unions
2.1 Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment
My contract of employment covers Job Location, as regards to where I am based in my employment. A job description, which describes the duties and responsibilities of my role as a care assistant , Probationary period, this confirms length of probationary period which is 3 month then a full contract will be offered , it will include what is expected of me within that period and also what happens at the end of the probationary period. A description of how much I will be paid, any possible pay raises dependant on