Eduqas Hosp -Employment Contracts and Work Regulations

What type of employment contract allows employees to have sick pay and holiday entitlement?

• Casual

• Zero hours

• Full time (permanent)

• Seasonal

Answer explanation

A full-time (permanent) employment contract typically includes benefits like sick pay and holiday entitlement, unlike casual, zero hours, or seasonal contracts which may not guarantee these benefits.

Which type of contract is used when a business needs more staff during busy times like Christmas?

• Part-time (permanent)

• Seasonal

• Zero hours

• Casual

Answer explanation

A seasonal contract is specifically designed for temporary work during peak periods, like Christmas, making it the ideal choice for businesses needing extra staff during busy times.

What is the main characteristic of a zero hours contract?

• Fixed working hours

• No sick pay or holiday entitlement

• Guaranteed weekly hours

• Permanent employment

Answer explanation

A zero hours contract typically does not guarantee any minimum hours of work, which means employees often lack benefits like sick pay or holiday entitlement, making 'No sick pay or holiday entitlement' the main characteristic.

What is typically shown as an annual sum on a contract?

• Pension

• Tips

• A salary

• Bonus and rewards

Answer explanation

A salary is typically shown as an annual sum on a contract, representing the total compensation an employee will receive over the year. Other options like pension, tips, and bonuses may vary and are not guaranteed annual amounts.

How many days of holiday entitlement are employees entitled to per year?

• 14 days

• 28 days

• 21 days

• 35 days

Answer explanation

Employees are entitled to 28 days of holiday entitlement per year, which includes public holidays. This is the standard minimum in many countries, making 28 days the correct choice.

What is the minimum age for employees to be offered the national minimum wage?

• 16 years

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 25 years

Answer explanation

The national minimum wage can be offered to employees starting at 18 years of age. This is the legal minimum age for most workers to receive this wage, making 18 the correct answer.

What is given to an employee as a 'thank you' for good service from the customer?

• Pension

• Tips

• Sickness pay

• Bonus and rewards

Answer explanation

Tips are given to employees as a direct appreciation from customers for good service, making them the correct choice. Other options like pension and sickness pay are not related to customer gratitude.

What is the maximum average number of hours employees can work per week according to the UK working hours directive?

• 35 hours

• 40 hours

• 48 hours

• 50 hours

Answer explanation

According to the UK working hours directive, the maximum average number of hours employees can work per week is 48 hours. This limit is designed to protect workers' health and well-being.

What must employees who work six hours or more a day have?

• A 10-minute break

• A 20-minute break

• A 30-minute break

• No break required

Answer explanation

Employees who work six hours or more a day are required to have a 20-minute break. This ensures they have adequate time to rest and recharge during their workday.

What is another term for 'bonus and rewards' given by an employer?

• Pension

• Remuneration

• Sickness pay

• Tips

Answer explanation

'Remuneration' encompasses all forms of compensation, including bonuses and rewards, provided by an employer. Other options like pension, sickness pay, and tips do not broadly cover this concept.