UK Employment Law Quiz

What is the minimum rest break an apprentice is entitled to after working for 4.5 hours?

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

What is the maximum number of hours an adult worker can work per week under the Working Time Regulations?

• 48 hours

• 50 hours

• 52 hours

• 54 hours

What is the minimum age for someone to work in the UK?

• 14 years old

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

What is the minimum notice period an apprentice must give their employer before terminating their apprenticeship?

• 1 week

• 2 weeks

• 4 weeks

• 8 weeks

What is the minimum length of time an employee must have worked for their employer to qualify for maternity leave in the UK?

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 12 months

• 18 months

What is the meaning of the term "equality" in the context of the workplace?

• Ensuring that all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed

• Ensuring that all individuals are treated the same regardless of their circumstances

• Ensuring that all individuals receive the same level of pay

• Ensuring that all individuals are given the same tasks to perform

What is the statutory minimum paid holiday entitlement for full-time workers in the UK?

• 20 days per year

• 25 days per year

• 28 days per year

• 30 days per year

What is the definition of constructive dismissal?

• When an employee is dismissed for gross misconduct

• When an employee resigns due to a fundamental breach of their employment contract by their employer

• When an employee resigns without giving notice

• When an employer terminates an employee's contract without notice

What is the definition of a training plan in an apprenticeship?

• A plan outlining the training an apprentice will receive during their apprenticeship

• A plan outlining the career progression of an apprentice after completing their apprenticeship

• A plan outlining the pay structure for an apprentice during their apprenticeship

• A plan outlining the work schedule of an apprentice during their apprenticeship

What is the maximum amount of statutory sick pay an employee can receive in the UK?

• £75.40 per week

• £95.85 per week

• £125.00 per week

• £150.20 per week