Particular types of employment

Definición Fuente de la definición Contexto Fuente del contexto Fixed-term contracts are those that last for a certain length of time are set in advance, end when a specific task is completed, and end when a specific event takes place. Fixed-term employees must receive the same treatment as full-time permanent staff. Government of the UK … Leer más

Definición Fuente de la definición Contexto Fuente del contexto An agency worker has a contract with an agency but they work temporarily for a hirer. Agencies can include recruitment agencies, for example ‘temp agencies’. Agency worker can also mean someone who looks for work through entertainment and modelling agencies. Government of the UK (s.f.) 27 … Leer más

Definición Fuente de la definición Contexto Fuente del contexto The Employment Agency Standards inspectorate  protects the rights of agency workers by ensuring that employment agencies and businesses treat their workers fairly. Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate. (s.f.). The Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate is based within the Department for Business and Trade Government of the UK … Leer más

Definición Fuente de la definición Contexto Fuente del contexto 1) In this Act “shop worker” means an employee who, under his contract of employment, is or may be required to do shop work.   Employment Rights Act 1996 Protected shop workers and betting workers. (1) Subject to subsection (5), a shop worker or betting worker … Leer más

Definición Fuente de la definición Contexto Fuente del contexto Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.  An apprentice will: be an employee earning a wage and getting holiday paywork alongside experienced staffgain job-specific skillsget time for training and study related to their role  (at least 20% of their working hours) Apprenticeships take 1 … Leer más

Definición Fuente de la definición Contexto Fuente del contexto Organisation or individual who directly employs or engages construction workers or as part of their business carries out, manages or controls construction work (e.g. building, altering, maintaining or demolishing). Contractors include sub-contractors, any individual, sole trader or self-employed worker. Health and Safety Executive (s.f.) There’s a … Leer más

Definición Fuente de la definición Contexto Fuente del contexto An employee shareholder is someone who works under an employment contract and owns at least £2,000 worth of shares in the employer’s company or parent company. Government of the UK (s.f.) Employee shareholder status (1) An employee has the right not to be subjected to a … Leer más

Definición Fuente de la definición Contexto Fuente del contexto In this Act “Crown employment” means employment under or for the purposes of a government department or any officer or body exercising on behalf of the Crown functions conferred by a statutory provision.   Employment Rights Act 1996 191 Crown employment. (1) Subject to sections 192 … Leer más

Definición Fuente de la definición Contexto Fuente del contexto House of Lords staff: In this section “relevant member of the House of Lords staff” means any person who is employed under a contract of employment with the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords.   Employment Rights Act 1996 194 House of Lords staff. (1) … Leer más

Definición Fuente de la definición Contexto Fuente del contexto Continuous employment is when an employee has worked for one employer without a break. The length of continuous employment gives certain rights to employees, including: maternity payflexible working requestsredundancy pay Continuous employment is calculated from the first day of work. Government of the UK (s.f.) in … Leer más