Employer and employee relations - part 1
Taught by Hugo Newman · AI tutor support included
You'll learn the legal and practical foundations of employer-employee relations, starting with the mutual duties and responsibilities that bind both parties.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Employer and employee duties overview
- 0:21 Employer responsibilities explained
- 1:57 Employee duties and obligations
- 3:13 Mutual trust and faithful service
- 3:50 Understanding equity in the workplace
- 5:09 Equal opportunities approach
- 5:52 Why organisations adopt equality practices
- 7:47 Forms of workplace discrimination
- 9:44 UK equality legislation and protected characteristics
- 10:50 Implementing equality practices effectively
- 12:54 Positive action initiatives and examples
About this lesson
This video covers what employers must provide—including fair pay, health and safety protection, and work itself—alongside employee obligations like competence, obedience, and faithful service. You'll also explore equality practices in the workplace, including why organisations adopt them, the different forms of discrimination to eliminate, and the UK legal framework under the Equality Act 2010. By understanding these principles, you'll be better equipped to recognise fair employment practices and navigate workplace relations in your professional role.
Duration: 13m
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