Business - Laws for employment

Protection of Young Persons Act Employment Equality Acts Unfair Dismissals

The employer must see a copy of employees birth certificate Get a letter from consent of the child’s parent/guardian if the employee is under 16 keep records of the employees details, such as date of birth and hours worked

Age Gender Race Religion Sexual orientation Family status Marital status Disability Member of the travelling community

Hiring and training employees Equal pay Opportunity for promotion Dismissal Conditions of work Advertise for employees

Age Becoming pregnant Religious beliefs Political beliefs Race Sexual orientation Being a member of the travelling community Being a member of the trade union taking part in an official strike taking legal action against an employer

Employees who have been unfairly dismissed may get their job back or receive financial compensation

Incompetence: not carrying out the work to the required standard Misconduct: The employee has broken the rules of their employment Redundancy: An employee loses their job because the role is no longer required Unqualified: The employee does not have the necessary qualifications needed to do the job Incapability: Unable to do the job due to lateness or constant absences

Receive at least minimum wage Receive a written contract of employment Receive the correct amount of paid holidays Work in a workplace that is safe and healthy receive proper rest breaks during work be provided with all information about them that is held by their employer

To work in a safe and respectful atmosphere To join a trade union if they choose to do so

Carry out their duties as stated in their contract of employment Follow workplace and rules and safety instructions respect their employers property wear protective clothing and equipment provided by employer attend all training provided by the business not discriminate against or bully other employees

Comply with all employment and privacy laws give employees a written contract of employment pay agreed wages ensure that all employees are treated equally in the business and that there is no bullying or harassment Not discriminate when advertising, recruiting or promoting staff ensure that the workplace is safe and that employees have healthy working conditions