MODULE OUTLINE:
Distinction between a Contract of service and a Contract for services.
Contents of a Contract of employment.
Health & Safety at work.
Equal pay.
Sex discrimination.
Race discrimination.
Disability discrimination.
Age discrimination.
Wrongful dismissal.
Unfair dismissal.
Redundancy.
MODULE AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The module aims to enable students to:
Distinguish between employees and independent contractors and explain the importance of the distinction.
Describe how the contents of a contract of employment are established.
Identify the responsibilities and obligations of organisations in respect of health and safety legislation.
Understand the law governing equal pay and sex discrimination.
Recognise race discrimination situations.
Outline the responsibilities and obligations of employers in respect of disabled employees.
Appreciate age discrimination issues.
Explain the distinction between unfair and wrongful dismissal.
Be familiar with the law on redundancy.
Distinction between a Contract of service and a Contract for services.
Contents of a Contract of employment.
Health & Safety at work.
Equal pay.
Sex discrimination.
Race discrimination.
Disability discrimination.
Age discrimination.
Wrongful dismissal.
Unfair dismissal.
Redundancy.
MODULE AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The module aims to enable students to:
Distinguish between employees and independent contractors and explain the importance of the distinction.
Describe how the contents of a contract of employment are established.
Identify the responsibilities and obligations of organisations in respect of health and safety legislation.
Understand the law governing equal pay and sex discrimination.
Recognise race discrimination situations.
Outline the responsibilities and obligations of employers in respect of disabled employees.
Appreciate age discrimination issues.
Explain the distinction between unfair and wrongful dismissal.
Be familiar with the law on redundancy.