employment laws Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the main objective of the Equality Act 2010?
To harmonise and extend current equality law, making it clearer and easier to follow
The Act also aims to make society fairer.
What new duty does the Equality Act 2010 place on certain public bodies?
To consider socio-economic disadvantage when making strategic decisions
This duty is part of the Act’s efforts to promote equality.
What does the Employment Act 2008 reform?
A wide range of provisions of UK labour law
It addresses issues related to dispute resolution, minimum wage enforcement, and trade unions.
What is the purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
To establish a framework for managing health and safety in the workplace
It outlines obligations for both employers and employees.
Which sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act specify employer obligations?
Sections 2
Employee obligations are outlined in sections 7 and 8.
What does the Employment Rights Act 1996 cover?
Rights and responsibilities related to work hours, holidays, pay, redundancy, and dismissal
It protects employees from unfair treatment in the workplace.
What is the minimum wage set by the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 based on?
A worker’s age
There is also a specific rate for apprentices.
What does the Working Time Regulations 1998 limit?
The time a person is allowed to work
It also provides for rest breaks and holidays.
Fill in the blank: The Working Time Regulations require __________ hours of uninterrupted rest per day.
11 hours
What is the required paid holiday entitlement under the Working Time Regulations 1998?
5.6 weeks (or 28 days for a full-time worker)
This is part of the provisions to ensure worker wellbeing.
What does the Equal Pay Act 1970 prohibit?
Less favourable treatment between men and women regarding pay and conditions
It was based on the Equal Pay Act of 1963 from the United States.
What does the Human Rights Act 1998 incorporate into UK law?
Rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)
It came into force in October 2000.
List three rights covered by the Human Rights Act 1998.
- Right to life
- Freedom from torture and inhuman treatment
- Right to a fair trial
True or False: The Human Rights Act 1998 includes a right to education.
True
What is the purpose of Article 14 of the Human Rights Act 1998?
Protection from discrimination in respect of rights and freedoms
This ensures equality in exercising human rights.
Fill in the blank: The Human Rights Act 1998 allows for the __________ of the death penalty.
Abolition
