1.1 List all the aspect of employment covered by law
Anti-discrimination provisions eg gender, race, disability, religion, age
Working hours and holiday entitlements
Sickness absence and sick pay
Data protection
Health and safety
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks
1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation
Employment Rights legislation
National Minimum Wage legislation
Employment legislation
Equalities and Discrimination law
Health and safety legislation
Working time regulations
Part Time Workers regulations
1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists
Legislation relating to employment exists to protect the best interests of both employer and employee. There are policies and procedures put in place and complied with in order to protect the rights. Where an employee finds that is not complied with the employer is liable. There also exist to ensure a more cost efficient and safer working environment.
1.4 Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights
Employment contract
Staff handbook
Policies and procedures
Terms and conditions
Job description
Essential Standards
Citizens Advice Bureau
Access to Work
Additional Learning Support
2.1 Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment
Job Title
Duties and responsibilities
Contracted hours of work
Salary - Hourly rate of pay
Holiday entitlement
Notice period
Disciplinary procedures
2.2 Describe the information shown on own pay statement
Date
National Insurance Number
Hourly rate of pay
Hours worked
Deductions of Tax/National Insurance
Tax period/Code
Payment method/period
Total Gross Pat To Date, for Tax and National Insurance
Net Pay
2.3 Describe the procedures to follow in event of a grievance
In the event of any grievances, employees should first and most importantly of all inform a senior member of staff or manager/employer as