LO4 Legislative Work Safety 2

Which of the following sets of people’s relationships is the Employment Relations Act covering?

• Employers and employees only

• Employers, employees, unions, and the public only

• Employers, employees, unions, the public and other employment representatives

  only

• Employers, employees, unions, and other employment representatives only

Which best describes the main aim of the Employment Relations Act?

• To ensure that employees get what they are entitled to (holiday pay etc).

• To ensure that members of the public who visit the workplace are safe.

• To ensure that all parties know what is expected from them and help make

  employment relationships work.

• To ensure that employers get a reasonable amount of work form their employees

  for the pay given.

Under the Employment Relations Act, which THREE of the following does your employer have to

give you?

• A written copy of the employment agreement before you begin your employment.

• Advise that you may seek independent advice about the agreement.

• Advice on the details of obtaining over-time in the agreement.

• A copy of the employment agreement signed by both parties.

Do you have the right to join a union and have them negotiate a different employment agreement

for you?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following best describes a collective agreement?

• An agreement negotiated by a union with an employer on behalf of a number of

  employees.

• An agreement negotiated by an individual employee with an employer.

• An agreement negotiated with a number of employees by a union.

• An individual agreement negotiated by a union for a single employee.

Which would NOT be contained in an individual agreement?

• Names of employee and employer

• An indication of where the workplace will be.

• Acknowledgment that the employee will receive at least time-and-half payment if

  required to work on a public holiday.

• An indication of the brand of footwear to be worn in work time.

Identify which THREE of the following are rights and responsibilities of both employers and

employees in their relationship.

• Good faith

• Friendship

• Fair treatment

• Health and Safety

Identify which THREE of the following are good sources of employment-related help.

• Trade Unions

• Citizen’s Advice Bureau

• Employment relations authority

• Social Media