Business law: The relationship between employer and employee is governed by the contract of service

2,500 word Written Report.
(i) The relationship between employer and employee is governed by the
contract of service. Although this is valid without writing, an employer is
required by the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996) to provide
employees with a written statement of terms. Explain:
 The sources of the terms of the employment contract
 The common law duties of the employee
 The common law duties of the employer
Total: 33% of the marks for the report
(ii) Employers have a duty to ensure that their employment practices
comply with the law. The Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010) aims to
harmonise law relating to discrimination. Explain the following:
1) The scope and structure of the EA 2010
2) What are the different types of discrimination covered by the EA 2010
3) What action employers must take to ensure compliance with the EA
2010
Total: 33% of the marks for the report
(iii) (a) Identify and explain the main sources of European Union (EU) Law.
(b) Explain the following directives and how they impact on the
function of businesses in the UK:
 Directive 92/85/EC
 Directive 2000/78/EC
Total: 34% of the marks for the report
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Parts (i) and (ii) and (iii) have the same weighting, therefore the word count for
each part should reflect this.
Please remember that you must provide properly referenced evidence for all of
the claims/assertions you make.