Legislation Management of People 25122021 Today we will

Legislation Management of People 25/12/2021

Today we will… • Describe the impact of current employment legislation

Employment Legislation is the laws that are introduced by the government that businesses must follow. Human resources are responsible for ensuring these laws are adhered to.

Equality Act The act covers nine protected characteristics that cannot be used as a reason to treat people unfairly. Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Religion or belief Sexual orientation

TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION Direct discrimination Someone is treated less favourably than another person because of a protected characteristic (PC) Discrimination by association Discrimination against someone because they associate with another person who possesses a PC Discrimination by perception Discrimination against someone because the others think they possess a particular PC Indirect discrimination Occurs when you have a rule or policy that applies to everyone but disadvantages a particular PC Harassment Employees can now complain of behaviour they find offensive even if it is not directed at them Victimisation Someone is treated badly because they have made/supported a complaint or grievance under the Act

National Minimum Wage Act Makes it illegal to pay an employee below a certain amount per hour. Employees can take action if they are not paid the correct rate. Wages must take account of work related costs eg washing uniforms. This act might conflict with the Equality Act – younger workers = reduced wage bill. Any increase in minimum wage will increase costs for a business thereby reducing profits.

Employment Rights Act An employee must be given a written contract, this will state: rate of pay, hours, holidays, contract type etc. Employees have a right to: an itemised pay slip, maternity/paternity leave, flexible working, redundancy pay. Types of contracts: • Permanent • Temporary • Fixed Term

Health & Safety at Work Act It is the duty of all employers to ensure the health and safety of their workers.

Progress Check 1. Identify 3 characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2. Describe 3 types of contract that can be offered to an employee 3. Explain how the Minimum Wage Act could negatively impact on a business 1. Identify 3 characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2. Outline what is covered under the Minimum Wage Act H N 5 Note – you do NOT need to remember the date!