6.13.2 Employee rights and employer responsibilities

• What are employee rights and employer responsibilities designed to ensure?

  Fair treatment and legal protection
• Employees have the right to receive equal pay for equal work
• Employers must not discriminate based on protected characteristics such as age, gender, or religion.
• What must employers ensure regarding health and safety in the workplace?

  A safe working environment
• Employers are required to provide statutory holidays and parental leave
• Employees have the right to fair termination procedures, including notice or severance pay.
• Match the employment law with its key protection:

  Equality Act ↔️ Protects against discrimination

  National Minimum Wage Act ↔️ Ensures minimum wage

  Health and Safety at Work Act ↔️ Requires a safe working environment

  Working Time Regulations ↔️ Sets maximum working hours

  Employment Rights Act ↔️ Governs fair termination procedures
• Which law protects against discrimination based on age, gender, race, or religion?

  Equality Act
• The National Minimum Wage Act ensures workers receive at least the minimum wage set by law.
• The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to provide a safe working environment
• What do the Working Time Regulations set limits on?

  Maximum working hours
• The Employment Rights Act governs fair termination procedures and severance pay.
• Which employment law ensures workers receive equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, or religion?

  Equality Act
• The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to provide a safe working environment
• What do the Working Time Regulations set limits on?

  Minimum leave entitlements
• The Employment Rights Act governs fair termination procedures and severance pay.
• What are the key employer responsibilities in recruitment and selection?

  Ensuring fairness and legal compliance
• Employers must comply with employment laws and adhere to an equal opportunity policy
• Accurate job descriptions must define required skills, responsibilities, and working conditions.
• What platforms can employers use for fair advertising of job openings?

  Job boards and social media
• Professional interviews should use behavioral questions and technical assessments
• Why must employers offer competitive compensation packages?

  To attract suitable candidates
• Employers must pay at least the minimum wage as set by the National Minimum Wage Act.
• The Equality Act mandates equal pay for equal work
• What are examples of benefits employers may include in compensation packages?

  Health insurance and retirement plans
• What act sets the minimum wage in the UK?

  National Minimum Wage Act
• The Equality Act ensures equal pay for equal work regardless of gender
• Employers are required to pay wages on time as agreed in the employment contract.
• What are examples of benefits provided in a comprehensive benefits package?

  Health insurance, retirement plans
• Arrange the main areas covered by employee rights and employer responsibilities in employment law.

  1️⃣ Wages

  2️⃣ Discrimination

  3️⃣ Health and Safety

  4️⃣ Leave Entitlements

  5️⃣ Termination
• What is the primary employer responsibility regarding wages?

  Pay minimum wage
• Non-discrimination in the workplace is required based on protected characteristics
• Employers must ensure a safe working environment for their employees.
• Match the employee right with the corresponding employer responsibility.

  Minimum Wage ↔️ Pay minimum wage

  Health & Safety ↔️ Ensure safe workplace

  Leave Entitlements ↔️ Provide statutory holidays

  Termination ↔️ Follow fair procedures
• Which act ensures workers receive at least the minimum wage?

  National Minimum Wage Act
• The Equality Act protects against discrimination based on protected characteristics
• The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to provide a safe working environment.
• What do the Working Time Regulations set limits on?

  Maximum working hours
• Match the employer action with its example in recruitment and selection.

  Legal Compliance ↔️ Equal Opportunity policy

  Accurate Job Descriptions ↔️ Describe skills and responsibilities

  Professional Interviews ↔️ Use behavioral questions

  Timely Feedback ↔️ Provide updates on decisions
• Employers must ensure equal pay for equal work regardless of race