Revision Notes

Legislation (at work)

1974: Health and Safety at Work Act: covers working environment, processes, plant and methods of work. Emphasis on safety. Duty of employer to provide a safe working environment.
European Union: Safety Framework Directive: covers responsibilities of employers/employees. Duty of care on both sides.
1998: Working Times Regulations: minimum standards - 48-hour working week (some exceptions).
1975/1986: Sex Discrimination Act. Covers recruitment; dismissal; redundancy; training; promotion; setting of retirement dates. Employers must not unfairly discriminate.
1968/1976: Race Relations Act: race, colour, nationality and ethnic origin. Employer must not unfairly discriminate.
1995: Disability Discrimination Act. Disabled people must not be treated unfavourably. Employers must improve working environment to help disabled employees.
1970: Equal Pay Act: men/women must have equal pay for doing the same tasks.
Body: Commission for Racial Equality can investigate allegations of discrimination against an employer.
Legislation is incorporated and updated into the Human Rights Act October 2000.
Syllabus overlap: ethical behaviour and social responsibility. Opportunity for positive discrimination.