Employment Rights and Responsibilities Template Essay

Information about Employment Rights and Responsibilities ERR is a compulsory part of all Apprenticeship programmes to show that the Apprentice has had a full induction to the company or training programme, and are aware of those right and responsibilities that are essential in the workplace. Apprentices may be in the first job or be experienced in their role or industry, but this does not affect their ability to cover the knowledge required. How should it be delivered? The ERR knowledge has been presented in a similar format as the NOS and NVQ units so that it has the same flexibility as the NVQ. There are a number of evidence sources for ERR and these can include: †¢ Referencing evidence showing knowledge of the in-house company induction against the ERR requirements (e. g. Copies of induction handbook, with explanation from the apprentice where necessary) †¢ Collecting a portfolio of evidence, integrated with NVQ and Key Skills portfolios to prove knowledge. †¢ Some technical certificates include an externally tested ERR module, which will cover the ERR. How much evidence should I provide? We advise that the Apprentice should provide evidence showing their understanding of the company procedures and how these relate to the laws and regulations. However, the Apprentice should not be expected to provide large paper documents regarding any parts of legislation; we, therefore, suggest that evidence (e. g. company procedures, websites etc. ) should be sign-posted wherever possible and practical. What is included in this document? The document includes the required standards in the same layout as the National Occupational Standards are produced. This can then be re-formatted in to the same delivery method used by providers for the relevant NVQ. This also includes helpful resources, mainly in the form of website addresses for apprentices and employers to research any information that is not currently included in the company induction. What proof is required by e-skills UK? Once the candidate has completed the ERR, then the candidate, employer and training provider should sign the final page, and send with the Certificate Request form to e-skills UK. Please be aware that while this Unit appears in the same format as an AOC or Unit, it does not need to be assessed or verified in the same way as the NVQ part of the Apprenticeship. Anyone with the appropriate technical knowledge on the subject can be responsible for judging the evidence provided by the candidate. What is the difference between Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship ERR? While the knowledge requirements are the same for both levels, the Advanced Apprentice will be expected to have a broader knowledge of the ERR, and the employer’s responsibility in this. This should be in line with the greater depth of knowledge required for both the NVQ and Technical Certificates for Advanced Apprentices. Links to qualifications in the Apprenticeship frameworks The Employment Rights and Responsibilities links to other parts of the Apprenticeship frameworks and can be delivered alongside the other qualifications in an integrated approach. For example: †¢ The ERR includes areas that can be cross-referenced with parts of the NVQ, varying depending on qualification and units chosen †¢ Areas of the Technical Certificate will also cover parts of the ERR †¢ Key Skills can be integrated with an area of ERR or the NVQ to show knowledge of the subject (this will be particularly applicable to the Communication Key Skill) Employment Rights and Responsibilities These are the rights and responsibilities required for Apprentices, covering the relevant areas of employment law and workplace practices and procedures. There will be rights and responsibilities standard to all job roles and industries, and in addition, industry specific requirements. |The competent person can: |This will involve applying knowledge and |Evidence reference: | | |understanding of: | | |Rights |What should make up a contract of employment |During my induction into the course I was | |Show knowledge of your rights as an| |made aware of the terms and conditions of | |employee, and work in accordance | |working at Zenos and I signed a contract | |with them | |to accept and agree to the conditions. | | | |There is also a description at | |Responsibilities | |www. acas. org. uk which states | |Show knowledge of your | |†A contract of employment is an agreement | |responsibilities as an employee, | |between employer and employee and is the | |and work in accordance with them | |basis of the employment relationship. † | | | |This must conform to the The Employment | | | |Rights Act of 1996 | | |Anti-discrimination laws and the bodies that |I have written about the EO presentation | | |enforce them |and test in Induction and explained how I | | | |have discussed anti-discrimination/EO in | | | |formal progress reviews. | | |Your working hours and holiday entitlement. |Found in learners handbook (9 to 5 Monday | | | |to Friday, fixed holiday period). | | |Your company’s policy on Sick and Maternity Pay |Sickness is covered in the learner | | | |handbook. Issues discussed in progress | | | |reviews. Not entitled to maternity pay. | | |Your rights as an Apprentice |Detailed in learner handbook. Turn up on | | | |time, wear appropriate clothing, follow | | | |contract of employment. | | |Your company’s grievance and disciplinary |This was detailed in the learner handbook,| | |procedures |covered in Induction | | | The health and  safety legislation relevant to your|Received a health and safety presentation | | |role, and your role |covering the main health and safety points| | | |and concerns. | | |Your roles and requirements in maintaining health |This was detailed in a health and safety | | |and safety |presentation covering the main health and | | | |safety points and concerns. (i. e. ensure | | | |my own safety and others, report incidents| | | |to first aider). | | |Your responsibility in adhering to data |The importance of data protection was | | |protection. |covered in presentations and tasks (also | | | |covered in learner handbook). | | |Knowledge of industry laws and guidelines |The main laws and guidelines are covered | | | |in my learner handbook, available on the | | | |internet and were detailed in a | | | |presentation. | | |NOS and external sources of representation in your|The main laws and guidelines are covered | | |industry |in my learner handbook, available on the | | | |internet and were detailed in a | | | |presentation. | | |Your role in your team and effective team-working |I have taken part in a few tasks involving| | | |a team. So I am familiar with the | | | |essentials of team work. | | | | | Knowledge and understanding components |Health and safety rights and responsibilities | |What your rights are and what you must do to follow company procedures | |Rights |What employers should do in order to protect you at work | | |What responsibility a training provider for your Health and Safety (including the Safe Learner project) | |Responsibilities |Your responsibilities in maintaining health and safety in your workplace | | |The laws and company procedures that you must be aware of at work (including Health and Safety at Work | | |1974, Manual Handling, DSE and any other laws relevant to your role) | |Contract of Employment | |What a contract of employment must include and the laws relating to them. | |Rights |When you should be issued with a contract of employment | | |What the contract should include (e. g. Salary, annual leave, working hours etc. ) | | |What should be done when changes in the contract are needed (e. g. changes in salary, job role, working | | |hours) | | |The relevant areas of the Employment Law Act, particularly Statement of Particulars (Contracts) | |Responsibilities |Adhering to the Contract of Employment | | | The differences for self-employed workers | |Anti-discrimination laws | |What discrimination (e.g. gender, race, disability and age) is and the laws that protect against it. | |Rights |Your right to not be discriminated against on any grounds (e. g. gender, race, disability and age) | | |The laws that protect you from discrimination, such as: | | |Equal Pay Act 1970 | | |Race Relations Act 1976 | | |Disability Discrimination Act 1995 | | |What to do if you are being discriminated against, (including internal and external procedures) | |Responsibilities |Examples of what would constitute discrimination against others | | |The difference between direct, indirect and positive discrimination. | | |How to avoid discriminating against potential employees when recruiting. | |Working hours and holiday entitlement | |Your working hours and holiday entitlement, and the regulations and procedures that control these. | |Rights |What the Working Time Regulations 1998 are and the maximum working hours allowed, particularly for Young | | |Workers (aged 16-17) | | |Any exceptions to the Working Time Regulations 1998 (e. g. Seasonal workers in busy times, such as | | |Christmas) | | |. What your  working hours and holiday entitlement are (see also Contracts of Employment) | | |Who enforces the Working Time Regulations | |Responsibilities |Your company’s procedure for booking holiday (annual leave) and why it is important that you follow it. | | |What to do if you need to change or adjust your working hours. | |Sick and Maternity Pay | |Your rights to Sick and Maternity Pay and your responsibilities in communicating with your employer regarding these. | |Rights |What Statutory Sick Pay is and your company’s sick pay policy | | |The right to Maternity Leave, and the minimum number of weeks of entitlement under Ordinary Maternity | | |Leave (OML) | |Responsibilities |The company procedures for reporting sick days. | | |Procedures to follow regarding Maternity Leave. | |Rights and responsibilities of an Apprentice | |As an Apprentice you have some specific rights and responsibilities | |Rights |Your role as an Apprentice and the similarities or differences from other employees in your company | | |How the National Minimum Wage applies to Apprentices. | |Responsibilities |Your commitment to the training and qualifications in the Apprenticeship | |Grievance and disciplinary procedures | |The laws and internal procedures relating to grievance and disciplinary procedures | |Rights |The process that employers must follow for disciplinary procedures. | | |Your rights during the disciplinary procedures. | |Responsibilities |The procedures you must follow to report a grievance | | |The procedures to follow to appeal a disciplinary decision. | |Data Protection | |The key areas of data protection and how they affect you as an individual and an employee | |Rights |Your right to personal information held by an organisation (either your employer or another company) | | |Who has rights to your information and how it can be used. | |Responsibilities |What information you can and cannot give out, and who can have access to that information | |Team working | |Working effectively as part of a team (from Develop Personal Effectiveness Unit) | |Rights |See responsibilities | |Responsibilities |communicating effectively in a team setting | | |contributing to team activities |. |Industry laws and guidelines | |The laws and guidelines that affect your industry (IT, Telecoms or Contact Centres) | |Rights |None | |Responsibilities |What and how different industry activities are affected by laws and guidelines, such as storing names and| | |address, downloading images from the Internet or sending inappropriate e-mails. | | |The laws that are relevant to your role in ICT or Contact Centres, for example: | | |Telecoms: The Wireless Telegraphy Act; IT: The Computer Misuse Act and the Electronic Communications Act | | |2000 |. |NOS and external sources of representation | |The information relating to IT that is relevant to your job role | |Rights |The organisations that represent you and your employer (e. g. e-skills UK, trade unions, Intellect, | | |British Computer Society, Call Centre Association) | |Responsibilities |What National Occupational Standards are, how they can be used and who sets them for your industry. | Useful Resources |Organisation |Role/ Areas covered |Website | |ACAS (Advisory, |Advice on employment matters |www. acas. org. uk | |Conciliation and | | | |Arbitration Service) | | | |Citizen’s Advice Bureau |General source of advice on a range of topics |www. adviceguide. org. uk | | |covering your rights as a citizen | | |Department for Education |Overall responsibility for education in England |www. dfes. gov. uk | |and Skills | | | |Directgov |Website covering almost all areas of employment |www. direct. gov. uk | | |rights and responsibilities, contracts etc. | | |Disability Rights |Disability Rights and Disability Discrimination |. www. drc-gb.org | |Commission |Act 1995 | | |e-skills UK |Sector Skills Council for IT, Telecoms and Contact|www. e-skills. com | | |Centres | | |Equal Opportunities |Equal Pay. Sexual Equality. |www. eoc. org. uk | |Commission | | | |Federation of |Trade association for the mobile and |www. fcs. org. uk | |Communication Services |telecommunication services industry | | |Health and Safety |Regulators of Health and Safety |www. hse. gov. uk | |Executive | | | |Information | Data Protection and Freedom of Information |www. informationcommissioner.gov. uk | |Commissioner’s Office | | | |Learning and Skills |Responsible for funding 16+ training in England |www. lsc. gov. uk | |Council | | | |Safe Learner |Specific Health and Safety information for |www. safelearner. info | | |Apprentices | | |Trade Union Council |Information about trade union and search for you |www. tuc. org. uk | | |trade union | | |The Commission for Racial|Race Relations Act and racial equality |www. cre. gov. uk | |Equality | | | |Tiger |National Minimum Wage and Maternity Leave |www. tiger. gov. uk |. If you have any comments or queries regarding this workbook, please email ben. sweetman@e-skills. com. Declaration This declaration should be completed by the Apprentice, the employer and the training provider and then attached with the Apprenticeship Certificate Request Form. |Apprentice | |Name: | |Date of Birth: | | |Signature: | |Date: | | |Employer | |Name: | |Organisation: | | |Signature: | |Date: | | |Training Provider | |Name: | |Training Provider: | | |Signature: | |Date: | | Please record details of any alternative knowledge specifications below: