Employment contract and legal controls over employment issues + training (topic 2)

What is the employment contract and what does it usually include

A legal agreement between an employer and the employee that sets out the terms and the conditions of the job and it is legally bound by its term and it includes:

Duties/responsibilities

Sick pay

Holiday entitlement

Working hours

What are the Benefits of employment contracts to the employee and the employer

The employer:state out what is clearly expected,reduces misunderstanding,gives legal protection to fire the employer if they fail at their job

The employee:provides job security ,helps protect employee from being treated unfairly ,gives certainty about pay,hour,holiday,sick pay

What are legal controls over employment

Goverments pass laws to protect employees ,and employers must obey them

What are 4 legal controls over employments

Unfair dissmisal,discrimination,health and safety ,legal minimum wage

What are the effects of legal control on employers and employees

Employers:

Non beneficial:higher cost,less flexibility to hire and fire workers,risk of fines and bad reputation if laws are Brocken

Benefits :fewer accidents ,a better reputation,more motivated staff

Employees:

Non beneficial:higher minimum wage means the employer might cut ur working hours

Benefits :safe ,fairer working conditions with no discrimination,guaranteed minimum pay,job security and motivation