Recruitment, Selection And Training Of Employees: Legal Controls Over Employment Issues And Their Impact On Employers And Employees (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: 2.3.4 Legal Controls over Employment Issues
Employment Contracts
| Aspect | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Legal agreement between employer & employee | Contract states job role, pay, hours |
| Contents | Job title, duties, pay, working hours, holiday entitlement | Teacher’s contract = 35 hrs/week, annual leave |
| Purpose | Protects both sides, reduces disputes | Employee knows rights, employer knows obligations |
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Dismissal vs. Redundancy
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Dismissal | Termination due to misconduct/poor performance | Fired for theft or negligence |
| Unfair Dismissal | Fired without fair/legal reason | Fired for being pregnant |
| Redundancy | Job no longer needed (not worker’s fault) | Factory closure → staff laid off |
Discrimination
| Law Protects Against | Example |
|---|---|
| Gender | Denying promotion to women |
| Race/Ethnicity | Rejecting applicants of certain backgrounds |
| Religion | Forcing work on religious holidays |
| Disability | Refusing to provide wheelchair access |
| Age | Forcing early retirement without cause |
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Health & Safety
| Responsibility | Example |
|---|---|
| Employer | Provide training, safe equipment, protective clothing |
| Employee | Follow safety rules, report hazards |
| Impact on Business | Safer workplace, fewer accidents, but ↑ training costs |
Legal Minimum Wage
| Aspect | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Lowest legal pay per hour | UK minimum wage for adults |
| Impact on Employees | Protection from exploitation, higher income | |
| Impact on Employers | ↑ Labour costs, may reduce hiring |
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Quick Revision Bullets
- Employment contract = pay, duties, hours, protects both sides
- Dismissal = worker’s fault; Unfair dismissal = illegal/unjust; Redundancy = job removed
- Discrimination laws ensure fairness (gender, race, religion, disability, age)
- Health & Safety = training, protective equipment, safe conditions
- Minimum wage = prevents very low pay → benefits workers, raises employer costs
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