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Celebrating Difference - Ages 14-15 - Piece 2 - Rights and responsibilities in the workplace quiz

1. How many types of employment status are there?

a) One - Employee b) Two - Employee and worker c) Three - Employee, worker and self-employed

2. True or false: Employees have more employment rights than workers, so if a right applies to aworker it also applies to an employee.

a) true b) false

3. Which one of these is NOT an employee right?

a) written statement of employment b) itemised pay slip c) free Wifi access at work d) the National Minimum Wage e) holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay f) the right to request flexible working hours g) the right not to be discriminated against

4. Complete the sentence:Someone who is ______________ runs their own business and takes responsibility for the success of the business.

5. True or false: Employers should have a communications and consultation policy.

a) true b) false

6. At what age can someone leave school in England and Wales (but must continue their educationuntil they are 18 which could include becoming an apprentice)?

7. Managers need to communicate information to employees about the following, but which is theodd one out?

a) contractual terms and conditions of employment b) where the vending machines are situated c) the job and its performance d) the organisation’s performance progress and prospects c) changes to any of the above issues

8. True or false: Both employers and their employees can be held responsible and liable for theiractions where they discriminate.

a) true b) false

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Celebrating Difference - Ages 14-15 - Piece 2 - Rights and responsibilities in the workplace quiz cont.

9. There are numerous benefits of promoting equality and diversity. Which is the odd one out here?

a) people from diverse backgrounds get paid more b) the best candidate from the widest possible pool of applicants is selected for the job c) reasonable adjustments for the disabled at work to make sure they are not disadvantaged d) a workplace which values the differences between staff and which expects an environment of

fairness, dignity and respect e) being given the opportunity for work-life balance - for example, through working flexible hours or

working from home f) getting training, career development and promotion opportunities based on merit - skills, knowledge

and experience relevant to the role

10. Complete the sentence:Encouraging greater awareness and understanding of the different __________________________ ________________, alongside tackling _____________, can help to reduce the chance of complaints, disciplinary action or an employment tribunal claim – and avoid the costs and disruption to the organisation.

Final question to consider: How can knowing all this help with equality at work?