6.13.1 Key employment legislation

• Major pieces of employment legislation protect employees' rights and promote fair treatment in the workplace
• Match the legislation with its purpose:

  Equal Pay Act ↔️ Ensures equal pay for equal work

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

  Employment Rights Act ↔️ Protects against unfair dismissal
• The Equal Pay Act was introduced in 1970
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 ensures employees have the right to refuse unsafe work.
• The Employment Rights Act 1996 protects employees against unfair dismissal
• The Equal Pay Act requires employers to pay men and women equally for jobs of equal value.
• The Equal Pay Act requires employers to pay men and women equally for doing the same job or jobs of equal value
• Under the Equal Pay Act, what is an employee's right?

  Equal pay for equal work
• Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, what is an employee's responsibility?

  Follow safety procedures
• What year was the Equal Pay Act introduced?

  1970
• The Equal Pay Act ensures equal pay for equal work
• What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 ensure?

  Safe working environment
• The Employment Rights Act 1996 protects employees from unfair dismissal.
• Arrange the following pieces of employment legislation in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Equal Pay Act (1970)

  2️⃣ Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

  3️⃣ Employment Rights Act (1996)
• Match the legislation with its purpose:

  Equal Pay Act ↔️ Ensures equal pay for equal work

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

  Employment Rights Act ↔️ Protects employees from unfair dismissal
• Under the Equal Pay Act, a female accountant must receive the same salary as a male accountant with similar experience and responsibilities
• What type of training does the Health and Safety at Work Act require businesses to provide?

  Safety training
• An employee cannot be fired without a valid reason under the Employment Rights Act.
• The Employment Rights Act ensures employees have the right to time off for maternity leave.
• Match the legislation with the corresponding employee rights and responsibilities:

  Equal Pay Act ↔️ Equal pay for equal work and perform duties equally

  Health and Safety at Work Act ↔️ Safe working environment and follow safety procedures

  Employment Rights Act ↔️ Protection against unfair dismissal and meet job standards
• What is an example of an employee right under the Equal Pay Act?

  Equal pay for equivalent work
• The Equal Pay Act requires employers to ensure equal pay regardless of gender.
• Employers must conduct regular safety audits under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• What is an employer obligation under the Employment Rights Act?

  Protect against unfair dismissal
• Employment law significantly impacts business operations by influencing costs, compliance, and employee relations.
• Match the aspect of employment law with its impact on business operations:

  Compliance Costs ↔️ Increased expenses due to legal requirements

  Employee Relations ↔️ Improved satisfaction and reduced disputes

  Operational Flexibility ↔️ Reduced freedom due to regulations
• What is an example of increased compliance costs under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

  Safety equipment
• Operational flexibility can be reduced due to strict employment regulations.
• Why might a business need to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act?

  Reduce workplace accidents