THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT - LABOUR MARKET LAW

Question 1

What is employment law

Answer 1

Employment law is legislation that concerns the rights of individual workers, as well as groups of employees such as trade unions.

Question 2

What are important areas of employment law

Answer 2

Individuals rights, such as equality, pay and working conditions

The rights of trade unions, and the limits placed on their operation

Question 3

What is employment law for individulas

Answer 3

Equality act 2010 - You cannot discriminate against someone for concerning about gender, sexuality, race, religion and disability - Limiting them of: Recruitment, their pay, promotions. Also making them redundant because of these factors.

National minimum (living) wage

Health and safety at work act.

Question 4

What is employment law for trade unions

Answer 4

All individuals have the right to representation - to join a union

Employers do not need to recognise or negotiate with a TU

Trade unions are only allowed to strike when certain conditions are ,et = 50% turnout with majority in favour of a strike.

Question 5

What are the opportunities for employment law

Answer 5

Employment of a diverse workforce, reflective or customers

A more motivated and stable workforce as a result of implementing all employment laws