WorksheetsRights and responsibilities
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
Why is it important to have a working knowledge of your rights and responsibilities as an employee within the workplace?
To ignore workplace rules
To contribute to good working relationships with employers and clients
To avoid responsibilities
To create conflicts
Knowing and carrying out your rights and responsibilities will contribute to good working relationships with your employers and clients.
True
False
According to the passage, what is an employment contract?
An agreement between the employer and employee that sets out the rights, responsibilities and duties – these are called the ‘terms’ of the contract.
A document that only outlines the salary of the employee.
A verbal promise made by the employer to the employee.
A contract that is only valid for temporary jobs.
Which of the following is NOT typically included in an employment contract?
A) Name
B) Favourite food
C) Job title
D) Rate of pay
Fill in the blank: An employment contract includes the following detail: ________ (e.g., Plumber, Manager).
Job title
Salary
Work location
Contract duration
Fill in the blank: An employment contract includes the following detail: ________ (e.g., 1st January 2020).
Date employment started
Employee's salary
Company address
Job title
Fill in the blank: An employment contract includes the following detail: ________ (e.g., £10 per hour).
Rate of pay
Working hours
Job title
Holiday entitlement
Fill in the blank: An employment contract includes the following detail: ________ (e.g., 40 hours per week).
Hours of work
Salary details
Leave policy
Job title
Fill in the blank: An employment contract includes the following detail: ________ (e.g., 20 days per year).
Holiday
Salary
Position
Location
Fill in the blank: An employment contract includes the following detail: ________ (e.g., sick leave entitlement).
Sick
Travel
Meal
Parking
Fill in the blank: An employment contract includes the following detail: ________ (e.g., 2 weeks).
Notice period
Salary
Job title
Work location
Fill in the blank: An employment contract includes the following detail: ________ (e.g., rules for conduct at work).
Disciplinary code
Salary structure
Leave policy
Job title
Fill in the blank: An employment contract includes the following detail: ________ (e.g., health insurance, pension).
Benefits
Salary
Working hours
Job title
Fill in the blank: All workers are entitled to ________ leave.
annual
sick
casual
maternity
The notice period identifies the period of time required to ________ the contract from the employer’s and employee’s perspective.
terminate
renew
sign
review
Fill in the blank: There are minimum rates of pay as suggested by ________.
JIB
ILO
WHO
UNESCO
What is sick pay? Fill in the blank: Sick pay is a benefit that allows you to be paid for a limited number of days if you are ________.
off sick
on holiday
working overtime
retired
What is maternity/paternity leave? Fill in the blank: Maternity/paternity leave is a legal requirement that provides new parents ________ time off, in agreement with their employer.
paid
unpaid
temporary
voluntary
According to the employment contract, what is the maximum number of hours you have the right to work in one week, unless you choose to do so?
48 hours
40 hours
35 hours
60 hours
Is it against the law to discriminate against someone because of their age?
True
False
Is it against the law to discriminate against someone for being or becoming a transsexual person?
True
False
Is it against the law to discriminate against someone for being married or in a civil partnership?
True
False
Is it against the law to discriminate against someone for being pregnant or having a child?
True
False
Is it against the law to discriminate against someone because of disability?
True
False
According to the law, which of the following is a reason it is illegal to discriminate against someone?
Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin)
Height
Eye colour
Favourite food
According to the law, which of the following is a reason it is illegal to discriminate against someone?
Religion or belief (or lack of religion/belief)
Hobbies
Hair style
Clothing preference
According to the law, which of the following is a reason it is illegal to discriminate against someone?
Sex
Shoe size
Favourite sport
Pet ownership
According to the law, which of the following is a reason it is illegal to discriminate against someone?
A) Sexual orientation
B) Favourite colour
C) Music taste
D) Car ownership
One area under which discrimination is covered is ________.
Gender
Age
Religion
Nationality
One area under which discrimination is covered is ________.
Sexual orientation
Physical appearance
Favorite color
Handwriting style
Fill in the blank: One area under which discrimination is covered is ________.
Age
Height
Eye color
Favorite food
One area under which discrimination is covered is ________.
Race
Age
Height
Income
One area under which discrimination is covered is ________.
Disability
Age
Religion
Gender
One area under which discrimination is covered is ________.
Religion
Transport
Weather
Technology
Good sources of information about rights and responsibilities in Plumbing Studies include ________ (www.gov.uk).
Direct gov
Plumbing Weekly
Pipe Masters
Waterworks Magazine
Which of the following is a good source of information about rights and responsibilities in Plumbing Studies?
Direct gov (www.gov.uk)
Plumbing Weekly
Water Board
Local Library
Good sources of information about rights and responsibilities in Plumbing Studies include the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (______).
ACAS
NHS
BBC
OFCOM
Which website provides information from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)?
www.directgov.com
www.acas.org.uk
www.plumbinginfo.com
www.rightsinfo.org
