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Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act 1970 is an Act of the United Kingdom parliment which prohibits any less favourable treatment between men and women in terms of pay and conditions of employment. It was passed by Parliament in the aftermath of the 1968 Ford sewing machinists strike and came into force on 29 December 1975. The term pay is interpreted in a broad sense to include, on top of wages, things like holidays, pension rights, company perks and some kinds of bonuses. The legislation has been amended on a number of recent occasions to incorporate a simplified approach under European Union law that is common to all member states.
Race Relations Act
An Act to make fresh provision with respect to discrimination on racial grounds and relations between people of different racial groups; and to make in the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 amendments for bringing provisions in that Act relating to its administration and enforcement into conformity with the corresponding provisions in this Act.
Sex Discrimination Act
They believe women should not get paid less than men for the same job.
Health & Safety at work Act
The Health & Safety at work Act is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain.
Minimum Wage Legalisation
This legalisation made sure everyone was getting at least minimum wage. This varies depending on their age.
Employment Rights Act
All employees have rights and it is unlawful to take away these rights. these are rights such as the right to complain etc.
Disability Discrimination Act
They have made it unlawful to discriminate against someone because of a disability they may have. Everyone should have an equal chance.
Employment Tribunal
Employment Tribunals are tribunal non-departmental public bodies in England and Wales and Scotland which have statutory jurisdiction to hear many kinds of disputes between employers and employees.
Civil Courts
A lawsuit or "suit in law" is a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint.
Gross Misconduct
A misconduct is a legal term meaning a wrongful, improper, or unlawful conduct motivated by premeditated or intentional purpose or by obstinate indifference to the consequences of one's acts.
Trade Unions
Trade unions are an organized association of workers in a trade, group of trades, or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.