Employment Law and Corporate Social Responsibility

Business Law and Ethics

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ESSAY
This essay is based on the Employment Law and Corporate Social Responsibility and the
present writing covers the structure of Employment law of UK and it related provisions
initiatives taken by the organisation regarding the Corporate social responsibility. It also includes
various programs that is implemented by the company for the welfare of the society.
Employment law of UK is derived from three main sources i.e. Common Law,
Employment legislation and tribunals and European law. It has been studies that majority of the
disputes that arise between the employer and employee are heard by the employment tribunals.
The employment tribunal consist of set of rules and regulations that is different from the
provisions of the civil courts(Bengtsson, 2020). During the transition period of Brexit some of
the provisions that was applicable but soon after its completion ended on 31 December. There
has been various changes in the UK employment law over the time period and the provisions
has made from strict and provides wider protection to the employees and their rights. The
employment law includes: Equal pay act 1970, Heath and safety at work act 1974, Disability
discrimination act 1995 etc. Regarding the employment tribunals there are specialist employment
courts that deals with the disputes that arise in the course of employment (Johnstone, and
Dobbins, 2021). The cases is generally related to the violation of the rights of the employee and
misconduct of the employer. The other is the common law courts in which if the employee of the
company who wishes to bring contractual claim against the employer can seek to either high
court or supreme for redress. The third is the government body called the ACAS Arbitration
scheme which helps in providing that are cost effective alternatives for the employment
tribunals. The employment law ensures protection of the rights of both the employer and
employee. Under this act a contract of employment is prepared and takes place between the
employer and employees which specifies all the terms and condition and also regarding the rights
and responsibilities under the contract of employment. The contract of employment also states
the provisions regarding the breach of contract and liability for such breach by any party to the
contract.
This law states while recruiting the employer will not discriminate and also ensures that
no inequality and discrimination practices is being followed by the company(Nguyen, 2021).
The act also highlights various the rights and responsibilities of both employer and employee
towards each other and company. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that the health