3.7 Employment Law

• What aspects does employment law cover under recruitment and hiring?

  Equal opportunities, job postings, interview processes
• An employment contract outlines the terms and conditions of employment
• What is an employment contract?

  Legal agreement outlining employment terms
• A probationary period in an employment contract allows the employee to prove their suitability for the role.


  True
• Adhering to health and safety regulations is an employee responsibility to protect themselves and colleagues.


  True
• Employers must adhere to their responsibilities to maintain compliance with employment law
• What does an employment contract define?

  Terms and conditions
• What does the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 mandate?

  Minimum wage rates
• What does discrimination protection ensure for employees?

  No unfair treatment
• What is one employer responsibility under employment law regarding recruitment and hiring?

  Providing equal opportunities
• Employers must conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential health and safety
• Match the protected characteristic with its description under the Equality Act 2010:

  Disability ↔️ Physical or mental impairment impacting daily activities

  Race ↔️ National or ethnic origin, nationality, or colour

  Sexual Orientation ↔️ Heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual orientation
• Discrimination occurs when individuals are treated unfairly due to protected characteristics.


  True
• An employment contract defines job responsibilities, salary, benefits, and working hours
• What is an employment contract?

  Legal agreement
• Why are employment contracts important?

  Ensure clarity
• Employees must adhere to company policies
• Order the steps in the grievance handling process:

  1️⃣ Employee raises grievance formally

  2️⃣ Employer acknowledges receipt of grievance

  3️⃣ Thorough investigation of the grievance

  4️⃣ Employer conducts a formal hearing

  5️⃣ Employer provides a written decision

  6️⃣ Employee can appeal the decision if not satisfied
• A structured grievance handling process ensures fairness and consistency.

  True
• Which of the following are key responsibilities of employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

  ✅ Risk Assessment

  ✅ Provision of PPE

  ✅ Training and Supervision

  ✅ Accident Reporting

  ❌ Salary negotiations
• What is the main legislation in the UK that prohibits discrimination?

  Equality Act 2010
• What is the main legislation governing data protection in the UK?

  Data Protection Act 2018
• Data protection laws ensure employee privacy and regulate data usage.


  True
• What is the maximum weekly working time under the Working Time Regulations 1998?

  48 hours
• Employment law is the body of laws and regulations that govern the relationship between employers and employees
• Key legal documents in employment law include employment contracts and company policies.


  True
• Legal documents and legislation in employment law ensure a fair and lawful employment relationship.


  True
• Match the type of employment contract with its description:

  Full-time ↔️ Regular employment with full-time hours

  Part-time ↔️ Regular employment with reduced hours

  Fixed-term ↔️ Employment for a specified duration
• What is one of the primary responsibilities of employees under employment law?

  Following company policies
• Match the employer responsibility with its description:

  Recruitment and Hiring ↔️ Providing equal opportunities

  Working Conditions ↔️ Providing appropriate pay and breaks

  Employee Rights ↔️ Protecting from discrimination
• The Employment Rights Act 1996 covers unfair dismissal and redundancy.


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


  True
• Order the types of employment contracts from most to least hours:

  1️⃣ Full-time

  2️⃣ Part-time

  3️⃣ Fixed-term

  4️⃣ Temporary
• Employees are responsible for following company policies, performing job duties, and adhering to health and safety
• What is the main legislation governing workplace health and safety?

  Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• What is the main legislation in the UK that prohibits discrimination?

  Equality Act 2010
• Match the protected characteristic with its description:

  Age ↔️ Individuals of any age group

  Disability ↔️ Physical or mental impairment

  Gender Reassignment ↔️ Transitioning from one gender

  Pregnancy and Maternity ↔️ Current or recent pregnancy status
• Order the areas covered by employment law:

  1️⃣ Recruitment and Hiring

  2️⃣ Working Conditions

  3️⃣ Employee Rights

  4️⃣ Termination
• The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination based on nine protected characteristics.


  True
• Full-time employment involves regular hours, while part-time employment involves reduced hours