Employment Rights and Laws in the UK

There are three types of employees and two types of employment options in the UK. Are you wondering what these are? This labour law course answers such questions about UK employment laws and policies. We go over employment policies and lay out employee rights to help you understand your legal status at work. Learndrive Education is a UK-based online training provider that has designed this course to explain the legal framework that defines the UK’s labour legislation.

We begin by exploring the fundamental concepts of UK employment law. We identify its sources and the various types of employees. The course explains how employment courts in the UK work and discusses their function. We then go over the legal requirements for hiring an employee and describe the requirements for foreign employees seeking to work in the UK. The course shows you how employment contracts work and outlines their types and significance.

The UK’s employment laws offer different wages for different age groups. We discuss the national minimum wage for each group, the average salary and the cost of living in Britain. The course covers the rights of employees during employment, laws against discrimination and the health and safety regulations that ensure worker safety. Finally, we discuss employee termination, the correct procedures to follow and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration (ACAS) arbitration scheme. This course suits anyone who works or is looking for a job in the UK and would like to know their rights before and after they are hired. Sign up to understand the legal framework that protects your rights as an employee in Britain.