| Policy |
Legal Req't |
Legislation |
Enforce Date |
Key Messages |
| Conduct, disciplinary |
yes |
Part of the Employment Act 2002 |
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Requires employers and employees to follow a minimum 'three-step' procedure - involving a statement,a meeting and the right to appeal. |
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Dealing with harassment, victimisation and bullying |
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Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Race Relations Act 1976
Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
Safety at Work Act 1974,
Employment Rights Act 1996
Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 |
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There is no specific legislation which deals with bullying or harassment at work,however, several pieces of legislation include these topics. ACAS confirms that employers have a duty of care to employees and a complaint of bullying and harassment which is not addressed could lead to a claim at an employment tribunal of constructive dismissal. |
| Equal opportunities |
yes |
Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Race Relations Act 1976
Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
Employment Equality (Age) regulations 2006 |
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It is illegal to discrimate against employees on the grounds of sex, race, disability, religous belief, sexual orientation or age. Organisations need a policy declaring their position. |
| Health and safety |
yes |
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 |
29/12/1999 |
Organisations with more than 5 employees need to have a written health and safety policy statement. This should set out how an organisation manages health and safety. |
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Leave and absence
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Working Time Regulations 1998
Employment Act 2002
Employment Act 2002 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2004 |
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By law, employees and workers are entitled to four weeks’ paid annual holiday.
Legislation requires employers to provide staff with information on 'any terms and conditions relating to incapacity for work due to sickness or injury, including any provision for sick pay' |
| Maternity/paternity/adoption |
yes |
The Work and Families Act 2006
Parental Leave Regualtions 1999
Maternity Leave Regualtions 1999 |
01/04/2007 |
Employees have rights to paid leave as prosective and new parents. Keep policies up to date with latest changes including flexible working rights. |
| Pay |
yes |
National Minimum Wage Act 1998
The Equal Pay Act 1970 |
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The minimum wage is a legal right.
It is unlawful for employers to discriminate between men and women in terms of their pay and conditions where they are doing the same or similar work. |
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Working hours and overtime |
yes |
Working Time Regulations 1998 |
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By law, employees and workers are entitled to four weeks’ paid annual holiday.
With some exceptions, Workers cannot be forced to work for more than 48 hours a week on average. |
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