Employment Rights & Contracts

Question 1

What is the working time directive (time working)

Answer 1

People can’t be expected to work for more than 48 hours a week (they can choose to work longer)

Question 2

What is the working time directiven(age)

Answer 2

People under the age of 18 can’t work more than 8 hours a day (40 hours a week)

Question 3

What is the working time directive (days off)

Answer 3

People must have 1 day off work each week. If they have 6 or more hours a day, they must have a rest break of atleast 20 minutes

Question 4

What is a tip

Answer 4

Money given to someone by a customer to say thank you for good service

Question 5

What are service charges

Answer 5

An amount of money added to a customer’s bill to reward the employees who have given the customer a good service

Question 6

What is bonus payment

Answer 6

Given by some employers to reward their staff for their hard work during the year

Question 7

What is remuneration

Answer 7

Term used for the reward that people receive from working somewhere

Question 8

List 3 employee rights

Answer 8

Holiday entitlement - employees are entilted to a holiday each year
People cant be expected to work more than 48 hours a week (can choose to work more)
People must have 1 day off work each week