Employment Law - Module 1: Introduction

What is the main purpose of employment law?

• To protect the rights of employers.

• To protect the rights of employees.

• To manage employer profits.

• To control business taxes.

Which of the following classifications does not receive employment rights in the UK?

• Workers

• Employees

• Independent Contractors

• Temporary Workers

How long must an employee in the UK be continuously employed to claim unfair dismissal?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

Which of the following is NOT a basic element of the Employment Agreement?

• Recruitment and Employment Contracts

• Stock Market Investments

• Pay and Pensions

• Working Time: Hours, Leave, Flexible Working

What is the main function of an Employee Handbook?

• To track employee performance.

• To serve as a company guideline on what an employee should do in various situations.

• To calculate employee bonuses.

• To list company financial information.

Which of the following terms can be implied in an employment contract?

• Safe Working Space

• Employee's favorite holiday

• Employer's dress code preference

• Employee's hobby

Primary legislation is usually passed by which of the following bodies?

• Local councils

• UK’s legislative bodies

• Private companies

• Trade unions

What type of secondary legislation allows the law to be enforced and operated daily?

• Acts of the UK Parliament

• Local and Personal Acts

• Practical measures provided by ministers

• Company policies

Which European Order focuses on the safety and health of workers?

• 1992 – Pregnant Workers

• 1994 – Protection of Young People at Work

• 1989 – Safety and Health of Workers

• 2000 – Racial Discrimination

Which Act ensures that part-time workers receive equal treatment with full-time members of staff in the UK?

• Employment Rights Act 1996

• National Minimum Wage Act 1998

• Employment Relations Act 1999

• Part-Time Workers Regulations 2000