Employment law‚ as defined by The Free Dictionary by Farlex (n.d.)‚ is the body of law that governs the employer-employee relationship‚ including individual employment contracts‚ the application of tort and contract doctrines‚ and a large group of statutory regulation on issues such as the right to organize and negotiate collective bargaining agreements‚ protection from discrimination‚ wages and hours‚ and health and safety. Not only does the workplace establish an economic relationship between the
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Terms and Conditions of Employment Under the Employment Rights Act 1996‚ all employees regardless of the hours they work should receive a written statement from their employer within two months of starting work. This statement known as the terms and conditions of employment contains key particulars of the job and the rights and duties of the employee and employer in terms of the following (* must be included in one principle document): Job Description & Specification These are general and
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Employment Law: Employment Rights Essay Semester II Assignment Alan O’ Mahony – 09684905 Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the relevant provisions of the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2011 (and their predecessors) in eliminating pay discrimination on the ground of gender within the workplace and thus reducing the gender pay gap. __________________________________________________________________________ Traditionally gender discrimination was rife and accepted in most aspects of society
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Analysis of Employment Tribunals: Is It Fit for Purpose? "Employment tribunals were established under the Industrial Training Act 1964. They were previously referred to as Industrial Tribunals‚ but their name was changed by s1 of the Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution) Act 1998‚ which took effect on 1 August 1998"(J.Nairns‚2011‚p.6). Now‚ HM Courts & Tribunals Service which is an executive agency of
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HRM and Employment Relationships Employment Relationship Employment Relationship can economical‚ social and political relationship in which employees provide manual and mental labour in exchange for reward from employers (Gospel and Palmer 1993) There are 4 Dimensions within the employment relationship * Economic exchange – Wage-effort bargain * Socio-political - Power * Legal/Contractual * Psychological contract/social exchange Contract of employment is formed when an offer
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The new Employment Rights Act 2012 has imposed several additional duties on employers‚ once proclaimed will affect the present labour laws in Barbados. The Employment Right Act 2012 clearly gives more rights to the employees and has several implications for employers whether party to the private or public sector. The Act was passed in Barbados Parliament in May 2012; it marks a fundamental change in the employee and employer relationship. The Act establishes a tribunal called the Employment Rights
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Introduction Equal employment opportunity (EEO) began when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 8802 in 1941. Executive Order 8802 ensured that every American citizen was guaranteed equal employment opportunities in World War II defense contracts‚ regardless of race‚ creed‚ color‚ or national origin. Today‚ the EEO legislation has affected businesses. The topics discussed will be‚ how the organization‚ as well as the individual employee‚ has rights‚ the effect it has on the
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Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health‚ social care or children and young people’s settings. 1.1 Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work. List 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‚ among many others. Labour law covers the deal between employee
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1.1 There are different models of service provision in care. The rights model of service provision‚ the empowerment model of service provision and the professional gift model of service provision. The rights model of service provision ensures that as stated in the Human Rights Act 1998‚ individual human rights are upheld and promoted. This approach ensures that all individuals receiving care services are treated fairly‚ that diversity is respected‚ and equality is promoted. The Human Rights Act underpins
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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?
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