Task 1- Statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers.
Links to learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4.
List the aspects of employment covered by law.
Employees must have a contract of work these aspects must include
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.
Employment rights
Equalities and Discrimination Law
Health and Safety Legislation
Being paid and payslips
Company sick pay rights
Performance-related pay
Employment contracts and conditions
Contracts of employment
Changes to employment conditions
Breach of contract
The National Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage rates
Calculating the National Minimum Wage: the basics
Help getting paid the National Minimum Wage
Time off and holidays
Annual leave and holidays
Time to train: request time at work to learn new skills
Time off for dependants
Working hours
Working time limits (the 48-hour week)
Rest breaks
Overtime
Flexible working
The right to request flexible working
Working from home
Part-time work
Sickness absence
Time off for sickness
Statement of Fitness for Work (fit note)
How work can keep you healthy
Outline why legislation relating to employment exists
Employment law exists to protect you, your safety and your human rights at the workplace for example working hours, pay, breaks, discrimination, bullying etc. If this law never existed you could be working for a nominal amount and be made to do excessive hours with no breaks or be sacked at any time for no reason.
Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and