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They are four main acts concerned with employment they are: The Employment Rights Act 1996, The Sex Discrimination Act 1975, The Race Relations act 1976  

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Acts that protect employees They are four main acts concerned with employment they are: * The Employment Rights Act 1996, * The Sex Discrimination Act 1975, * The Race Relations act 1976 * The Disability Discrimination Act 1995. In the past many employers took advantage of their employees. As they were no formal procedures employers literally treated employees however they wanted. The Employment Rights Act 1996 was created to protect employees from being mistreated. This act is employment law the other three are acts concerned with equal opportunities. Employment Rights Act 1996 This act states laws that protect employees of organisation. Some of the laws included are: * After two months of work employees must receive a written contract that should have details of their employment responsibilities. This is called a Contract of Employment * Employees are entitled to itemised pay slips. * Female employees are entitled to maternity leave and can return...

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