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Investigating rights and responsibilities at work

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UV21561Investigating rights and responsibilities at work

The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge and understanding of your rights and responsibilities at work. You will learn about the importance of employee rights and responsibilities in a workplace and how they are enforced.

You will be able to describe data protection and confidentiality procedures for the use, storage and exchange of information.

You will also learn how to obtain guidance and information about rights and responsibilties, identifying key representative bodies for employers and employees.

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On completion of this unit you will:

Learning outcomes Evidence requirements

Investigating rights and responsibilities at work

1. Understand why rights and responsibilities are important in a workplace

2. Understand rights and responsibilities of employees and employers

3. Know how to obtain guidance and information about rights and responsibilities at work

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1. Knowledge outcomes There must be evidence that you possess all the knowledge and understanding listed in the Knowledge section of this unit. This evidence may include projects, assignments, case studies, reflective accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence.

2. Tutor/Assessor guidance You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes in this unit. All outcomes must be achieved.

3. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit.

Achieving knowledge outcomes

Developing knowledge

You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below*:

• Projects• Observed work• Witness statements• Audio-visual media • Evidence of prior learning or attainment• Written questions• Oral questions• Assignments• Case studies• Professional discussion

Where applicable your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through professional discussion and/or oral questioning.

When a criterion has been orally questioned and achieved, your assessor will record this evidence in written form or by other appropriate means. There is no need for you to produce additional evidence as this criterion has already been achieved.

Some knowledge and understanding outcomes may require you to show that you know and understand how to do something. If you have practical evidence from your own work that meets knowledge criteria, then there is no requirement for you to be questioned again on the same topic.

*This is not an exhaustive list.

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Knowledge

Learning outcome 1

Understand why rights and responsibilities are important in a workplace

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Explain reasons why rights and responsibilities are important in a workplace

b. Explain how rights and responsibilities are enforced in a workplace

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Learning outcome 2

Understand rights and responsibilities of employees and employers

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Outline the responsibilities employers have to employees

b. Outline the rights and responsibilities an employee has at work

c. Explain the implications of employee rights and responsibilities in a workplace

d. Describe data protection and confidentiality procedures for the use, storage and exchange of information in a workplace

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Learning outcome 3

Know how to obtain guidance and information about rights and responsibilities at work

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Identify key representative bodies for employers and employees which would be able to advise on rights and responsibilities

b. Describe the types of advice given by key representative bodies

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Learning outcome 2: Understand rights and responsibilities of employees and employers

Employer responsibilities: Fulfilling a contract (e.g. working conditions, salary/pay, hours of work, holiday leave, sick pay, notice period, pension, benefits), health and safety (e.g. adherence to legislation, produce and follow policies and procedures, undertake risk assessments, provide personal protective equipment, staff training, appointment of appropriate first aiders), equality and diversity (e.g. produce policies and procedures, promote human rights and equality, eliminate discrimination, make reasonable adjustments, education and training).

Employee rights and responsibilities: Statutory rights (e.g. written statement of terms of employment, national minimum wage, paid holiday, maximum 48 hour working week, daily rest breaks, maternity leave, trade union), contractual rights (e.g. salary/pay, hours of work, holiday leave, sick pay, notice period, pension, benefits), fulfilling contractual responsibilities, health

and safety responsibilities (e.g. follow safe working practices, follow reporting procedures), equality and diversity responsibilities (e.g. respect for others, sensitivity to individual needs).

Implications of employee rights and responsibilities: Safe working environment, established policies and procedures, work culture and ethos.

Data protection and confidentiality procedures: In accordance with the data protection legislation, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation (e.g. non-disclosure of personal information, security measures).

Learning outcome 1: Understand why rights and responsibilities are important in a workplace

Unit content

This section provides guidance on the recommended knowledge and skills required to enable you to achieve each of the learning outcomes in this unit. Your tutor/assessor will ensure you have the opportunity to cover all of the unit content.

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Importance of rights and responsibilities: To comply with the law, to promote safety and wellbeing, to resolve workplace problems or conflict, to establish agreed obligations in a workplace, to promote fairness and equality, to protect employers and employees.

How rights and responsibilities are enforced: Adherence to legislation, following codes of conduct, by regulatory or advisory bodies/organisations, employer and employee expectations, contracts, job descriptions, written procedures, disciplinary processes.

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Learning outcome 3: Know how to obtain guidance and information about rights and responsibilities at work

Key representative bodies: Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), gov.uk website, Citizens Advice, The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), professional industry bodies, trade unions.

Types of advice: Given by specific bodies e.g. employment rights, protection, interests of employees, legal assistance and advice.

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