3. Employment law exists to protect employee's and there employers, for example to stop exploitation on both sides.…
In this report I want to discuss the concern raised publicly on a recent documentary on BBC’s Panorama, which focused on a local care home. Panorama went undercover into various care homes around the south east of England with the suspicion of abuse towards the service users within the care homes. After Panorama disclosed their findings to the nation, the public were appalled and had their own concerns about using the service provided by the care sector. The next day it became headlines in the newspapers, morning chat shows where people were calling in and expressing their disgust from what they had watched the night before. News channels discussed the concerns from the shows findings. These findings were from 2012, which was brought to attention by a fellow employee who followed the whistle blowing policy and a relative of a service user, who had suspicion of abuse taking place and decided to place a hidden camera in the bedroom. One staff member was instantly dismissed for hitting a service user, seven were suspended with investigations to be carried out which led to dismissal. CQC reported that the homes had few staff and that calls from service users were taking too long to be attended to. The company was then taken over in November 2013. BBC reported figures from CQC show more than third of homes that have received warning notices in 2011 still do not meet the basic standards.…
Andy saw Bilal standing at a bus stop as he drove past. Andy immediately stopped his car and, in an aggressive manner, ran over to Bilal shouting racist abuse and accusing him (falsely) of being involved in the kidnapping of a child. Andy then punched Bilal, knocking him to the ground. Andy then hit Bilal repeatedly with a rubbish bin which Andy ripped from the bus stop. Bilal’s injuries included a fractured cheekbone and jaw, and severe cuts to his face from which he lost a lot of blood. Bilal needed major surgery to rebuild his face.…
The purpose of legislations is to safeguard employers and employees – this means that they are protected from harm/damage within the work place. These legislations include; Employment Rights Act – A law that covers rights to protection of wages , redundancy payment, maternity leave, time off for public duties and not to be unfairly dismissed from employment.…
Legislation relating to employment exists in other to protect the right of both the employee and the employer. This is mainly to avoid exploitation of the employers and it ensures that all procedures, policies and regulations are been complied with.…
The main features employment legislations: Health and Safety legislation, Equalities and Discrimination law, Employment rights.…
Bi. The terms and conditions of my employment are my contracted hours of work which is 28.75 per week. My annual leave is 125 hours per annum from January to December. Employment start date, salary. An agreement made between me and my manager, to follow policies and procedures within my setting. My job description also states I have a duty of care, Statutory Sick Pay, uniform and guidance covering hair and nails. Employer’s details, place of work and my job title. At the time of my employment an employee handbook was also handed out which sets out all company policies and procedures.…
Ai: Imagine you are a newly appointed supervisor/manager within your service. You need to update your staff handbook to reflect current employment law. Identify three different sources of information you could use to enable you to do this.…
Legislation relating to employment exists to help protect the rights of the employees and employers. This is done by providing rules and regulations that must be followed.…
1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists. Legislation in relation to employment was created in order to prevent employers from abusing or taking advantage of workers, and provide minimum requirements in areas such as : minimum wage, safety standards, holiday entitlement, maternity leave, redundancy payments, discrimination and equality, working hours, age requirement.…
Explain the purpose of employment law and how it is enforced. Choose an area of employment you are familiar with and state whether or not you believe the objectives of this law are met in practice and whether or not its enforcement is effective.…
Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and…
Bi) Describe the terms and conditions of your employment as set out in your contract of employment or employment agreement.…
|Regulations 2002 |United kingdom statutory instruments that states general requirements on employers to protect employees and |…
This covers the employments rights, equality and discrimination and health and safety. This legislation exists because it protects employees and employers.…