Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Employment Rights

Contracts and Procedures

Equal Pay and Other Rights

Discrimination and Workplace Safety

Collective Rights and Employment Termination

Lesson Summary

This module will teach you about the laws and policies governing employment in the United Kingdom. Acts governing the employment of residents and expatriates, from the application to the hiring process, will be explained. The laws regarding the equal rights of an employee for equal pay and setting up a safe work environment will also be outlined.

Employment Rights and Laws in the UK - Course Assessment

Learn how the UK’s employment legislation protects the rights of employees in this free online labour law course.

Employment Rights and Laws in the UK

Did you know that employees in Britain are entitled to four weeks of paid leave per year? This labour law course explains how the UK’s employment laws and regulations work. We go over employee rights and policies pertaining to the hiring process and the national minimum wage. We lay out various procedures to help you understand the legal framework that governs work in the UK, including anti-discrimination measures, termination and arbitration.

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