Contracts And Employer Responsibilities

Question 1

What is an employment contract? What is included?

Answer 1

Document stating the terms of an employment agreement, agreed by both parties.
Includes working hours, start date, salary and place of work …

Question 2

What contracted hours does a part-time worker typically work?

Answer 2

Less than 35 hours a week, however zero hour contracts can also commonly be used where the employer is not obliged to offer a minimum of working hours to the employee.

Question 3

What is a pro-rata salary?

Answer 3

A salary paid in proportion to the amount of time worked compared to a full-time equivalent.
E.g. if a full time salary is £30,000 and an employee works half-time then salary would be £15,000

Question 4

What is a trade union? What are some benefits of a trade union membership?

Answer 4

An organisation of workers that collectively aim to protect their rights and improve working conditions, advocating and representing employees, and protecting employees in disputes.
Better pay and benefits, stronger workplace rights and access to legal advice.