Starter task 1 1. Please stick your sheets into your books 2. Complete your HW review for HW2 on functional areas, see Mr Goodacre’s comments (green stamp) and make response

Starter task 2  On your white board write down what you think the term “contract” means?

Contracts of employment Lesson 14

Lesson Objectives Will be able to evaluate the importance of having an employment contract Evaluation ~ GCSE Grade A* Will be able to propose the reason behind the rights and responsibilities for both parties Synthesis ~ GCSE Grade A Will be able to analyse the purpose of an employment contract Analysis ~ GCSE Grade B Will be able to demonstrate understanding by using examples/cases Application ~ GCSE Grade C Will be able to explain the key term “employment contract” Comprehension ~ GCSE Grade D Will be able to recall the key term “employment contract” Knowledge ~ GCSE Grade E

Defining the term - Contract  A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.  An Employment Contract is the contract between the employer and the employee which states the duties and responsibilities of both parties which the agree on for the length of the contract or employment

Terms and conditions of employment  The relationship between employer and employee is complex and both have legal rights in terms of this relationship.  Contracts, agreements, procedures, policies and law govern these relationships.  Rights of employees are laid out in staff handbooks and Contracts of employment.

Terms & conditions of employment  STATUTORY RIGHTS  Everyone has these rights and they cannot be taken away by the employer.  CONTRCTUAL RIGHTS  Relate to the contract itself and are specific to the business and job of the employee

Contracts of employment  Written document  EXPRESS TERMS  Are the terms that are clearly stated in the contract  IMPLIED TERMS  Are the terms that are not written down because they are considered obvious

A Contract of Employment MUST have the following information:  Job title  Hours of work  Place of work  Main terms & conditions of employment  Pay & other benefits  Date employment commenced  Name of employer  Employees name

Contract of Employment – Additional Information  Temp contracts require a contract end date  Any trade union agreements that will affect the employee  Grievance and appeals process

Contract of Employment – Further Information  Sickness benefits / entitlement  Pension scheme  Notice period required  Disciplinary rules and procedures

Rights & Responsibilities EMPLOYERS EXPECT EMPLOYEES TO; 1. Meet the terms of their contract 2. Co-operate in meeting the aims and objectives of the business 3. Follow health and safety regulations

Rights & Responsibilities EMPLOYEES EXPECT TO BE; 1. Paid according to their contract 2. Provided with a safe working environment 3. Appropriately trained 4. Permitted to join trade unions or staff associations 5. Allowed access to any confidential records kept on them as employees

Rights and Responsibilities  Why do you think the employer and employee have different rights within the work place?

Employment Contract  Why is it important to have an employment contract

Lesson Objectives Will be able to evaluate the importance of having an employment contract Evaluation ~ GCSE Grade A* Will be able to propose the reason behind the rights and responsibilities for both parties Synthesis ~ GCSE Grade A Will be able to analyse the purpose of an employment contract Analysis ~ GCSE Grade B Will be able to demonstrate understanding by using examples/cases Application ~ GCSE Grade C Will be able to explain the key term “employment contract” Comprehension ~ GCSE Grade D Will be able to recall the key term “employment contract” Knowledge ~ GCSE Grade E