Legislation & Employment law

Question 2

What does employment law protect?

Answer 2

Both employees and employers by ensuring fair treatment, clear contracts, and safe working conditions.

Question 3

Name a key aspect of employment law that impacts employees.

Answer 3

Covers contracts, working conditions, discrimination protections, and leave entitlements.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994-2014?

Answer 4

Right to a written contract.

Question 5

What does the Protection of Employees (Fixed Term) Act 2003 ensure?

Answer 5

Right of contract staff.

Question 6

Which act provides family leave rights?

Answer 6

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act 2004, Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2006, Adoptive Leave Act 2005.

Question 7

What does the Equality Act 2004 prevent?

Answer 7

Discrimination in hiring and employment.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Employment law includes _______ laws.

Answer 8

Health and Safety Laws.

Question 9

True or False: Data Protection Laws are part of legislation in medical science.

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

What does HRPA stand for?

Answer 10

Health and Regulatory Practice Act.

Question 11

What is the role of the Irish Council for Bioethics?

Answer 11

To address ethical issues in medical science.

Question 12

What is Garda Vetting?

Answer 12

A process for checking the background of individuals working with vulnerable groups.

Question 13

List the types of laws included in legislation in medical science.

Answer 13

• Employment Laws
• Health and Safety Laws
• Data Protection Laws
• Profession related Laws
• EU Directives
• HRPA
• Irish Council for Bioethics
• Garda Vetting

Question 14

What does the Employment (Information) Act 1994-2014 guarantee workers?

Answer 14

A written statement of their employment terms

This promotes transparency and prevents disputes over pay, hours, or job conditions.

Question 15

What should be included in the employment contract according to the Employment (Information) Act?

Answer 15

• Employer details
• Hours
• Payment
• Sick Leave
• Grievance procedure
• Disciplinary procedure and dismissal

Question 16

True or False: The Employment (Information) Act promotes disputes over job conditions.

Answer 16

False

The Act aims to prevent disputes through transparency.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The Employment (Information) Act requires that workers receive a _______.

Answer 17

written statement of their employment terms