1. Employment Rights & Responsibilities 1August 2012

2. Objectives Explore aspects of employment law Explore your roles and responsibilities as a social care worker Consider your career pathway within social care August 20122

3. What information would you expect in a contract of employment? August 20123

4. Contracts of Employment A contract of employment sets out the things that will affect you at work. It should include: Your name, the employer’s name Date when your employment began Your hours of work Holiday entitlement Details of sick pay Your pension Your notice period Your job description Where you will be located 4August 2012

5. Legislation There are a number of laws in place to protect you as an employee. Employment Rights Act 1996 The central principle is: All employees are entitled to be given a written statement which sets out the main terms and conditions of employment- this is known as your job contract or your job description. 5August 2012

6. Employment Laws There are other laws that protect you at work. These cover: Equal Pay (men and women) How many hours a week you can be asked to work The treatment of part-time workers Minimum wage Holiday entitlement Statutory sick pay Paternity and maternity leave 6August 2012

7. Equal Opportunity Laws The main laws of Equality: Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Race Discrimination Act 1976 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 The Equal Pay Act 1970 The Employment Relations Act 1999 7August 2012

8. Where to access help and support on matters relating to employment? August 20128

9. Know Your Rights Help is available from: Your company Trade unions Citizens’ Advice Bureau www.direct.gov.uk 9August 2012

10. Career Pathways Plan your route from where you are today to where you would like to be in the future –Think about a specific career –Qualifications you might need to get there –Time frames –Who might help you. August 201210