UK Employment Legislation

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What is employment legislation?

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A body of UK law designed to protect both employees and employers by defining their rights and responsibilities to each other.

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What are Acts of Parliament?

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Legislation that has been passed into law by Royal Consent, usually referred to as 'primary legislation'.

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What is the role of the Secretary of State in employment legislation?

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The Secretary of State can publish regulations and update them, such as changing the minimum wage, without needing parliamentary approval each time.

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How does employment regulation affect businesses?

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It has a direct effect on the day-to-day running of a business.