7.4b - Political and Legal (Scope and Effects of Labour Market Law) Flashcards
What is the aim of employment law?
To protect the health, safety and rights of employees
What are the characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010?
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage and civil partnership
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
Direct discrimination definition
Treating someone less favourably because they have a protected characteristic
Indirect discrimination definition
When everyone is treated the same but it has a worse effect on one group of people (e.g. a rule that employees must not wear head coverings)
What can employees do if they believe that pay is unequal?
Take the employer to an Employment Tribunal
What is the minimum wage for 25 years and older?
£7.83
What is the minimum wage for 21 to 24 years?
£7.38
What is the minimum wage for 18 to 20 years?
£5.90
What is the minimum wage for under 18 years?
£4.20
What is the minimum wage for apprentices?
£3.70
What can happen if an employer doesn’t reimburse underpaid staff?
- Named and shamed
- Fined up to £20,000
- Prosecution
What does the amount of State Pension received depend on?
How many years you have paid National Insurance for
Anyone earning more than how much a week has to pay NI?
£155
What is the State Pension age?
65 and will rise to 68
Employee right definition
Something to which an employee is entitled which is protected by law
