C12) Employment Law

Question 1

Do employees have a duty to obey all orders given to them by their employer? Yes or no

Answer 1

No, only the orders that are reasonable and lawful

Question 2

Do employees have a duty to maintain trust and confidence? Yes or No

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Who can claim for unfair dismissal? Employees or subcontractors

Answer 3

Employees only under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Question 4

Can an employment contract be created verbally ? Yes or No

Answer 4

Yes an employment contract can be created verbally

Question 5

Does an Employer have to give a reference?

Answer 5

No, but if they do the information relayed in the reference has to be accurate and fair

Question 6

What is the inprisonment time if Health and safety regs are broken / not maintained?

Answer 6

2 Years

Question 7

What is the fine for breaching Health and Safety regulations?

Answer 7

An unlimited fine

Question 8

An employee who does not comply with the Acas Code of Practice may have their claim reduced? But By how Much ?

Answer 8

25%