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A contract of employment is a legal agreement between a business and an ______.
A contract of employment is a legal agreement between a business and an ______.
employee
A full-time contract requires an employee to work a minimum number of ______.
A full-time contract requires an employee to work a minimum number of ______.
hours
A ______ share occurs when two people share a full-time job.
A ______ share occurs when two people share a full-time job.
job
Zero-hour contracts do not guarantee any ______ for employees.
Zero-hour contracts do not guarantee any ______ for employees.
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Outsourcing is when a business utilizes another business to produce part of its ______.
Outsourcing is when a business utilizes another business to produce part of its ______.
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Employees on full-time contracts often receive benefits not typically offered to ______ contracts.
Employees on full-time contracts often receive benefits not typically offered to ______ contracts.
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Part-time contracts can be beneficial when a business is only busy at certain times of the ______.
Part-time contracts can be beneficial when a business is only busy at certain times of the ______.
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Study Notes
Contracts of Employment
- A contract of employment is a legal agreement between a business and an employee
- It outlines employee pay, roles, start/end dates, work hours, sick leave, holiday pay, and maternity/paternity leave.
Types of Employment Contracts
Part-time
- Employees work fewer hours per week than in full-time jobs, typically under 30 hours per week.
- Offers flexibility for businesses and employees, especially in industries with fluctuating workloads.
Full-time
- Employees commit to a minimum number of hours per week, defined in the contract.
- Provides more control over employee hours for businesses and greater certainty for both.
Job Share
- Two employees share a full-time job.
- Offers increased flexibility for employees and guarantees a set amount of hours for businesses.
- Requires excellent communication and coordination between employees and the employer.
Zero-hour contracts
- Businesses aren't obligated to provide work, and employees aren't obligated to accept it.
- Maximizes flexibility for businesses, reducing unnecessary labor costs.
- Can negatively affect employee motivation due to lack of job security.
Outsourcing
- Outsourcing is when a business hires another company to handle a product or service component.
Advantages of Outsourcing
- Potential cost savings as another company might produce the product or service at a lower cost.
Disadvantages of Outsourcing
- Potential quality issues if the outsourced provider doesn't maintain the same quality standards as the original business.
- Loss of control over quality control for the original business.
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Description
This quiz explores various types of employment contracts, including part-time, full-time, job share, and zero-hour contracts. It provides insights into the terms and conditions outlined in these agreements and their implications for both employers and employees.
