3.7 Employment law

• Which act protects employees from unfair dismissal and outlines statutory rights such as itemized pay statements?

  Employment Rights Act 1996
• One essential term in a contract of employment is the employee's salary
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to assess and manage workplace risks
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires employers to assess and manage workplace risks
• Age is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
• Employment Law refers to the laws and regulations that govern the relationship between employers and employees
• What are the formal statutes passed by Parliament that govern employment law called?

  Legislation
• What does a contract of employment formalize between an employer and employee?

  The terms of employment
• Confidentiality clauses and non-compete agreements can be included in a contract of employment.


  True
• The time required to terminate employment is called the notice
• Why is health and safety a critical aspect of employment law?

  Ensures safe work environment
• What does the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to do?

  Assess and manage risks
• What is the primary legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment in the UK?

  Equality Act 2010
• What are the four forms of discrimination prohibited by the Equality Act 2010?

  Direct, indirect, harassment, victimization
• What are the three main ways employment can be terminated?

  Dismissal, redundancy, resignation
• What are the steps in the redundancy procedure?

  Consultation, criteria, notice, pay
• What is the purpose of a grievance procedure?

  Address employee complaints
• Employment law is primarily governed by formal statutes passed by Parliament
• What is a contract of employment intended to formalize?

  Employer-employee agreement
• Which act requires employers to take reasonable steps to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees?

  Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 require employers to do?

  Ensure employee health, safety, welfare
• What is the primary legislation that prohibits discrimination in employment based on protected characteristics?

  Equality Act 2010
• What forms of discrimination are prohibited under the Equality Act 2010?

  Direct, indirect, harassment, victimization
• Employment law aims to ensure fair and equitable treatment of workers in the workplace.


  True
• The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics in employment.


  True
• Match the essential terms of a contract of employment with their descriptions:

  Job Title ↔️ Position the employee holds

  Hours ↔️ Number of hours worked weekly

  Responsibilities ↔️ Key tasks the employee performs

  Notice Period ↔️ Time required to terminate employment
• What is the compensation paid to an employee called?

  Salary
• Additional clauses in employment contracts may include confidentiality agreements.


  True
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare
• Health and safety legislation reduces the risk of workplace accidents and illnesses.


  True
• Match the protected characteristic with an example:

  Disability ↔️ Physical impairments

  Gender Reassignment ↔️ Transgender individuals

  Pregnancy and Maternity ↔️ New mothers
• Resignation requires employees to provide a minimum notice period as specified in their contract.


  True
• Redundancy procedures ensure fairness and protect employee rights.


  True
• Employers must adhere to employment laws when handling disputes to avoid legal issues.


  True
• What does "Employment Law" govern?

  Employer-employee relationships
• The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics in employment.


  True
• Restrictive covenants in a contract may include non-compete agreements.


  True
• List the key aspects of a contract of employment in the correct order:

  1️⃣ Job Title

  2️⃣ Start Date

  3️⃣ Hours

  4️⃣ Salary

  5️⃣ Responsibilities

  6️⃣ Notice Period
• The Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 mandates employers to assess and mitigate risks associated with computer workstations.

  True
• Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.


  True