Get Answer-Describe the internal and external factors that impact on the employment relationship.

Assignment Brief
3MER F305A

CIPD Assessment Activity

Unit Title:

Supporting Good Practice in Managing Employment Relations

Unit Number:

3MER

Level:

3

Credit Value:

6

Assessment Method:

Written Assignment

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the impact of employment law at the start of the employment relationship

1.1 Describe the internal and external factors that impact on the employment relationship.

1.2 Explain the different types of employment status.

1.3 Identify and analyse the reasons why it is important to determine an individual’s employment status.

Learning Outcome 2: Understand the main individual rights that the employee has during the employment relationship

2.1 Explain the importance of work-life balance within the employment relationship and how it can be influenced by legislation.

2.2 Summarise the legal support that may be given to employees as a family member.

2.3 Explain the reasons for treating employees fairly in relation to pay.

2.4 Summarise the main points of discrimination legislation.

2.5 Explain the good practice that underpins organisational policies and can contribute to the psychological contract.

Learning Outcome 3: Understand the issues to address at the termination of the employment relationship

3.1 Explain the differences between fair and unfair dismissals.

3.2 Explain the importance of exit interviews.

3.3 Summarise the key stages to be followed when managing redundancies.

Activity: Assessment Task

You are required to investigate resources, such as the CIPD website, and write a guidance leaflet covering the key points outlined below:

Section 1: The Impact of Employment Law at the Start of the Employment Relationship

1.1 Describe two internal and two external factors that can impact the employment relationship.

1.2 Explain three different types of employment status.

1.3 Provide three reasons why it is important to clearly determine an individual’s employment status.

Section 2: Employee Rights During the Employment Relationship

2.1 Explain the importance of work-life balance and related legislation concerning:

Holidays

Rest periods

Working hours

Night working

2.2 Outline family/parent-related legal support, including:

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Adoption leave

Dependants leave

2.3 Provide two reasons why employees should be treated fairly in relation to pay.

2.4 Summarise the main points of equalities legislation, including:

Direct and indirect discrimination

Harassment

Victimisation

2.5 Explain the concept of the ‘psychological contract’ and provide examples of organisational policies and procedures that support it.

Section 3: Termination of the Employment Relationship

3.1 Explain the differences between fair and unfair dismissal.

3.2 Discuss the importance of exit interviews to both the employee and employer.

3.3 Summarise the key stages in managing redundancies, including the impact of redundancy on the wider organisation.

Evidence to Be Produced

A written guidance leaflet of 3000 words (+/- 10%).

Note: Writing Instructions

Begin your leaflet by addressing Learning Outcome 1.1:

1.1 Describe the internal and external factors that impact on the employment relationship.