HR Practice The legal background

Introduction Why legislation is important The distinction between employees and workers Acts and Regulations

Legislation in employment Civil law Employment protection rights Other statutory legislation

Civil law Civil law Legally enforceable contracts Employment status Contracts of employment Components of the contract Written particulars

Employment protection rights Dismissal How defined Termination by employer End of fixed term Constructive dismissal The right not to be unfairly dismissed A fair reason Acting reasonably

Employment protection rights Discrimination Sex Maternity rights Other parental rights Equal pay The burden of proof Part-time workers Racial equality The right to work in the United Kingdom Disabled people Employing ex-offenders Sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender reassignment Age discrimination

Other statutory legislation Religious discrimination – Northern Ireland The Working Time Regulations The National Minimum Wage Human rights Data protection Public interest disclosure Health and safety

Redundancy Consultation Fair selection Redundancy pay