Employment Law and CSR Policy: A Study on UK Structure and Activities

This essay discusses employment law and CSR policy in the UK, including the structure of employment law, activities in CSR, and the protection of employee rights. It also includes a case study on Tesco's CSR initiatives.

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The present essay will discuss about employment law and CSR policy which need to be
followed by company in order to sustain in firm. Along with this, study will be throwing light on
structure of employment law of UK and the activities present in CSR
Moreover, employment law of UK is derived from three main source such as legislation,
tribunals and common law. This law consists of guidelines that need to be followed by employer
and employees within the organization. Along with this, it has been found that issue related to
employment act has been heard by employment tribunal. Although the tribunals rules and
regulation are not similar to civil law as both deal with different nature of case (Wiley and
Bagenstos, 2020). During the time of Brexit many of acts has been changed and most of the
provision was ended by December 31. Moreover, there has been various amendment has been
made in this act and it scope has also become wider as it protects employees right and provide
them with judicial remedy. Although it includes right related to equal pay, 1970 in which it has
been cleared that salary need to paid on the basis of performance and not on basis of gender.
Along with this, it has also added provision of Health and safety at work, 1974 which describe
that organization should right about the policy relating to maintain the safety during the work
such as first aid kit should be present, guidelines regarding using of material need to present on
the equipment. The danger signs need to present in case of any serious matter.
Moreover, Disability Discrimination Act, 1995 in which employees that suffer from any
physical disability are also get hire and special treatment are given to them.
There has special employment court has been established by the government that deals with the
dispute arising during the course of working. The cases heard in special court is mainly related
to violation of the rights of the employee or any misconduct have occurred while working.
Although the other court is common law in which employees can bring case related to claim in
contract against employee or to seek higher court remedy in appeal (Witthayapipopsakul and
et.al., 2022). ACAS is known as government body which helps in providing cost effective
alternatives for the subordinate in tribunal. Thus employment law protects rights and
responsibility under the agreement of employment and it also contain details regarding breach of
contract. This act also states that while recruiting the employees there should be no

discrimination on the basis of age, gender and sex as well as no such discrimination practice
should be conducted in the company. Moreover, it is the duty of the employer to make sure that
every employee has health insurance and health benefits should be given to them so that can
contribute in success of organization (Galvin, 2019). In addition to this, according to this act
company need to maintain a complaint department for the employee within workplace so that it
can share any problem faced by them and all the shared information should be confidential.
Thus, it can be stated that employment law favours and consider about the welfare of employees
and employer and it define about their rights and remedies. However, when any case is filed in
the court both the parties need to be given equal opportunity of hearing and evidence are
evaluated properly before making judgement.
Although it has been found that this law generally protect subordinate as most of the
duties are of employer and it have to ensure that they are protected from any misconduct. The
party whose right have been breached can ask for compensation and judicial remedy will be
provided to them (Sternlight, 2019). In addition to this, the law has stated that no employee will
work for more than 8 hours and in case of minor the time limit should be not more than 4 hours.
Furthermore, new policies related to flexible working hour has been amended in the act which
means employees have right to request flexible hour rather than only those with children under
the age of 17 or certain care. Although employer have right to plan and share their leaves eight
weeks before it starts. Thus, it can be stated that employment law favours both employees and
employers in particular areas as well as it helps them in having knowledge about their right.
Corporate social responsibility is one of the most important function of the company and
it allows them it contribute towards society. Along with this, it consists of activities like blood
donation of education facility for the backward section of society. The aim of CSR is to enhance
the living status of poor people and to protect environment form chemicals produce by business.
This initiative helps the organization in attracting large customer as well as build reputable image
in market area. It is one of the ways to motivate employees that their organization is working in
favour of society (Hur, Moon and Kim, 2020). Along with this, conducting CSR is voluntary in
nature in earlier law but now it is compulsory for the company to initiate such activity. CSR is
consisting of various important factor such as economy sustainability, improving social
environment and promoting welfare of the society. The main motive behind conducting this

activity are to build strong brand name in the market area as nowadays most of the customer are
investing in companies which are part of such programme. It also helps in earning huge profit
and it is also a type of contribution for economic development. Most of the companies
implement CSR values without clear define team as well as business case will likely to rest on or
more of these arguments. A CSR programme helps in improving the perception of company
brand name in front of staff and it can involve in such activities through payroll and fundraising
activities volunteering (Gillan, Koch and Starks, 2021). Moreover, it plays important role in
building customer loyalty as well as ethical value. Business service can be beneficial for
building a reputation for integrity and best practice. Some of the major challenge in business is
imposing limitation on the growth of company profit like tariffs, government restriction,
globalisation are problems that are increasing capital for company. Thus, CSR opens better
opportunity for both employer and employees. Although every type of company can conduct
such actives and it is not necessary that it should be in form of large amount but it must concern
about activities related to issues arising in business.
For example: Tesco is one of the famous brand of international retail store in UK and it
has been known globally due to its effective management in business system. The main aim
behind CSR strategy of company is to improve the backward section society by giving them
opportunity for earning. Along with this, the programme implemented by company are related to
environmental responsibility like it believed that policies are harmful to the environment will not
be used by company as it will cause damage to brand name of organization in front of customer
and society. Although environmental conservation is one of the most important concern of Tesco
and it always align their company objectives with economic goals (Barnett and et.al., 2020).
Moreover, Tesco has allowed all its employees to participate in role of environmental initiatives.
Such as company has launched energy campaigns in 1996 and employee was asked to take active
participation in that activity. However, the manager in company was to monitor the energy
used in company and finds ways to reduce it. Along with this, company also provide mid-day
meal in government school of India as most of the children’s are underprivileged. During the
time of pandemic also company has not stop this initiative it has deliver the box of happiness at
the doorstep of all students (Franco and et.al., 2020). The box of happiness was consisting of dry

ration for 2 months, learning material and home cooked meals. In addition to this, company also
provide sustainable food products for the customer in order to give them healthier lifestyle.
It has implemented skill development programs in which it has provided education
facilities to children and youth that are homeless. Tesco has been in charity partnership across
market and it aims at supporting people at time of crisis by creating big difference and it is also
tackling longer environmental and health challenges (TESCO PLC, 2022). The company has
collaborated with British red cross and Tesco has funded for meeting humanitarian disaster
occurred in UK. The aim of this charity is to support vulnerable people affected in communities
around the UK. The organization has developed new coronavirus helpline with help of marketing
channels like poster and notice board in stores. The helpline number is available for people that
are facing difficulty in finding medication, food and feeling lonely. Although in agreement with
British Red Cross emergency response teams to request gift in kind from nay store and it provide
support to communities affected by fire and floods.
Thus, from the above report it has been concluded that employment law of UK is related to
protection of rights of employers and employees. Along with this, CSR helps the organization in
earning longer term profit.

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