The Implications of the Regularity Framework for the Process of Recruitment and Selection
The Implications of the Regularity Framework for the Process of Recruitment and Selection
Business recruitment and selection has a set of legislation that businesses need to meet in terms with, as recruiting is an essential part of any organisation. There are legal and ethical frameworks; ensuring the process of job vacancies is fair and that everyone has the equal chance to be employed.
National Minimum Wage
The National Minimum wage is the minimum amount per hour set by the government that most employees are entitled to be paid; recommended by the Low Pay Commissioner. There are exceptions to the amount of money and specific rates given to the workers aged 16 and 17; 18 to 21 and 22 or over. These are the current minimum rates that must be paid, unless employers choose to pay more.
* £6.19 – an hour for workers aged 21 and over * £4.98 – an hour for aged 18 to 21 * £3.68 – an hour for workers aged 16 to 17 above school leaving age but under 18 * £2.65 – an hour for apprentices for their first year of their apprenticeship
Employees who are not being paid the minimum wage can contact the Pay and Work Rights Helpline to report their employer. Callers can give name or call anonymously.
Data Protection Act 1998
Date Protection Act 1998 intends to protect every employee’s (anyone who applies for a job) right to privacy in relation to their personal data; personal information such as their address, date of birth, pay, bank details, training record or references. Every individual’s information can only be stored if they give consent or if it is necessary.
An individual has the rights under the Act to: * Look into the information. * Correct any Incorrect information * Stop information being held about them. * Stop information being passed on for marketing purposes.
The Data Protection Act provides a balance between the individual and the interests of an organisation.
Employment
Business recruitment and selection has a set of legislation that businesses need to meet in terms with, as recruiting is an essential part of any organisation. There are legal and ethical frameworks; ensuring the process of job vacancies is fair and that everyone has the equal chance to be employed.
National Minimum Wage
The National Minimum wage is the minimum amount per hour set by the government that most employees are entitled to be paid; recommended by the Low Pay Commissioner. There are exceptions to the amount of money and specific rates given to the workers aged 16 and 17; 18 to 21 and 22 or over. These are the current minimum rates that must be paid, unless employers choose to pay more.
* £6.19 – an hour for workers aged 21 and over * £4.98 – an hour for aged 18 to 21 * £3.68 – an hour for workers aged 16 to 17 above school leaving age but under 18 * £2.65 – an hour for apprentices for their first year of their apprenticeship
Employees who are not being paid the minimum wage can contact the Pay and Work Rights Helpline to report their employer. Callers can give name or call anonymously.
Data Protection Act 1998
Date Protection Act 1998 intends to protect every employee’s (anyone who applies for a job) right to privacy in relation to their personal data; personal information such as their address, date of birth, pay, bank details, training record or references. Every individual’s information can only be stored if they give consent or if it is necessary.
An individual has the rights under the Act to: * Look into the information. * Correct any Incorrect information * Stop information being held about them. * Stop information being passed on for marketing purposes.
The Data Protection Act provides a balance between the individual and the interests of an organisation.
Employment