Miss: Discrimination and Mobile Phones

Learning outcome 1 know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work

1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law

Here is a list of the aspects of employment covered by law;
The Disability Discrimination act
The Discrimination Act
The Sex Discrimination Act
Human Rights of older people in healthcare
Data Protection Act
RIDDOR 1995

1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation

Here is a list of some of the main features of current employment legislation;
The Employment Rights Act
The Sex Discrimination Act 1975
The Equal Pay Act of 1970
The Race Relations Act 1976
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
The National Minimum Wage Act 1998
The Working Time Directive 1999
The Employment Relations Act 1999

1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists

These legislations protect workers; there safety and human rights in the work place. It protects there pay/sick pay, working conditions (safety standards) , maximum working hours, breaks, discrimination, bullying, ect. It also makes sure that everyone gets equal opportunities,

1.4 Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights

There are many sources and types of information/advice regarding employment responsibilities and rights. A lot of these can be found within your work place, they are;
Contract
Handbook
Policy Documents
Terms and Conditions
Job Description
Ask your manager and they will be able to help you find these.

There are also an abundance of sources and types externally, they are;
Citizens Advice Bureau
ACAS
Access to Work
Additional learning Support

Lastly the internet is a good source of information, The best place being Gov.uk.

Learning outcome 2 Understand agrees ways of working that protects own relationship with employer

2.1 Describe the terms