Employer/employee relationships

• What is meant by employer/employee relationships?

  Interactions between employers and employees
• What are the duties of employers?

  To provide a safe work environment
• What are the rights of employees?

  To receive fair pay and safe conditions
• What does a contract of employment include?

  Terms and conditions of work
• What is the purpose of health and safety laws?

  To protect employees from workplace hazards
• What is the Health and Safety at Work Act?

  Law ensuring safe working environments
• What must employers provide under health and safety regulations?

  Safe working environment and equipment
• What is the National Minimum Wage Act?

  Law setting minimum hourly wage in UK
• What happens if companies fail to pay minimum wage?

  They face penalties and must reimburse workers
• What is redundancy?

  Termination due to job non-existence
• What can cause redundancy?

  Closure, restructuring, or new technology
• What is unfair dismissal?

  Termination without just cause
• What is the Equal Pay Act 1970?

  Law against gender pay discrimination
• What does the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 require?

  Reasonable adjustments for disabled employees
• What does the Equality Act 2010 protect against?

  Discrimination based on various characteristics
• What is direct discrimination?

  Treating someone less favorably due to characteristics
• What is indirect discrimination?

  Rules disadvantaging those with protected characteristics
• What is harassment in the workplace?

  Unwanted behavior violating someone's dignity
• What is victimization?

  Treating someone unfairly for complaining
• How do equal opportunity laws impact businesses?

  They increase costs and require compliance
• What is the impact of equal opportunities on employees?

  Fair treatment in recruitment and promotions
• What are the key components of a contract of employment?

  • Basic information (name, job title)
  • Rate of pay and payment method
  • Holiday entitlement and sickness terms
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Notice for termination of employment
• What are the main laws governing equal opportunities?

  • Equal Pay Act 1970
  • Sex Discrimination Act 1975
  • Race Relations Act 1976
  • Disability Discrimination Act 1995
  • Age Discrimination Act 2006
  • Equality Act 2010
• What are the types of discrimination recognized by law?

  • Direct discrimination
  • Indirect discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Victimization
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of trade unions?

  Advantages:

  • Collective bargaining power
  • Support for workers' rights

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Potential for strikes
  • Membership fees
• What is the impact of employer/employee relations on stakeholders?

  • Affects employee morale and productivity
  • Influences company reputation
  • Impacts financial performance
• What is the process of passing information between interested parties called?

  Communication
• Why is effective communication with employees important?

  It coordinates, motivates, and clarifies roles
• What is the definition of a trade union?

  An organization representing employees in a trade
• What is the purpose of trade unions?

  To protect and improve members' employment conditions
• What are the key objectives of trade unions?

  Securing jobs, maximizing pay, ensuring safety
• How do trade unions represent their members?

  Through collective bargaining
• What approach do trade unions take to achieve industrial democracy?

  A partnership approach with employers
• How can unions enhance business performance?

  By improving international competitiveness
• What activities are trade unions involved in?

  Collective bargaining and protecting employment rights
• What do trade unions do to protect employees' rights?

  Offer information, advice, and legal assistance
• How do unions ensure health and safety in workplaces?

  By investigating workplace accidents and ill-health
• What are the benefits of trade unions for employees?

  Stronger negotiating position and representation
• What drawbacks do employers face with trade unions?

  Increased costs and time-consuming negotiations
• What are some drawbacks for employees regarding trade unions?

  Some resent joining and paying fees