2.1.6: Employment Protocols

• Employment protocols cover employment laws and expectations of employee behaviour
• Employment protocols usually refer to;

  • Health and Safety Legislation
  • Equal Opportunities Legislation
  • Contractual Obligations
  • Minimum standards of professional behaviour
• Health and safety legislation, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act, should make it clear that staff have responsibilities, such as;

  • Use training, equipment, tools and clothing provided.
  • Take responsibility for their own safety.
  • Report potential problems.
• Equal opportunities legislation is designed to ensure fair treatment regardless of age, gender, race or disability. This includes not discriminating against people with disabilities by providing reasonable adjustments where necessary.
• Contractual obligations involve the contract of employment, which will outline:

  • Conditions of employment
  • Rights of both parties
  • Responsibilities of both parties
  • Duties that the job involves
• Minimum standards of professional behaviour is a set of standards that employers outline for their staff to follow, essentially the expectations. This involves:

  • Attendance and punctuality
  • Appearance: following dress code and wearing uniform when required.
  • Behaviour: Honesty, anti-bribery and corruption policies.