AVADO Learning Limited. Registered in England with number 06177616. Registered office address:AVADO, 6th Floor Translation & I Hub Building, Imperial College Campus, 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ.VAT Registration number: 918560018. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority – Firm Reference Number 718054.3MER Assessment ChecklistYou should use the following checklist as a quick way of checking that you have covered the keyareas within the assessment. Please refer to the full version of the assessment guidance withinthe ‘Find out: Your assessment’ activity on the VLC.For each criterion, the full version of the assessment guidance will show the command word(s) inbold; ensure you address the command words as outlined in the main assessment guidance. Assessment ActivityThis is a written piece of work, which needs to be informative for employees and theorganisation, word count is 3000 words +/- 10 %.1.1 Describe the internal and external factors that impact on theemployment relationship. To provide an effective answer you are required to describe:• TWO Internal factors that have an impact on the employmentrelationship.• TWO External factors that have an impact on the employmentrelationship.• You must say how these would impact on the relationship to showyour understanding.1.2 Explain the different types of employment status andTo provide an effective answer you are required to explain:• THREE types of employment status such as employed or selfemployed; this should include some of the key characteristics ofeach status such as who pays taxes or what basic employmentrights are they entitled to?1.3 Identify and analyse the reasons why it is important to determinean individual’s employment status.To provide an effective answer you must:• Identify at least THREE reasons why it is important to determinean individual’s employment status; such as determining legalstatus, employment rights, taxation etc.• You must analyse these reasons such as the why it’s important,what could happen if the wrong status was selected? 2.1 Explain the importance of work-life balance within theemployment relationship and how it can be influenced by legislation.To provide an effective answer you must explain:• TWO or more reasons why work life balance is important.• Explain the key legislation (Working Time Directive 1998) inrelation to the work life balance and how this provides support for:o Holidayso Rest periods AVADO Learning Limited. Registered in England with number 06177616. Registered office address:AVADO, 6th Floor Translation & I Hub Building, Imperial College Campus, 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ.VAT Registration number: 918560018. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority – Firm Reference Number 718054. o Work hourso Night working.o Maternity leaveo Paternity leaveo Adoption leaveo Dependant’s leave 2.2 Summarise the legal support that may be given to employees as afamily member.Summarise the entitlements for family/parent-related legal support, including:2.3 Explain the reasons for treating employees fairly in relation to pay.To provide an effective answer you must explain TWO different reasons why employeesshould be treated fairly when paid.2.4 Summarise the main points of discrimination legislation.Summarise the key details of the Equality Act 2010 including the 9 protectedcharacteristics.Provide a definition of and an example for:• Direct discrimination• Indirect discrimination• Harassment• Victimisation 2.5 Explain the good practice that underpins organisational policiesand can contribute to the psychological contract.To provide an effective answer you must explain:• what ‘the psychological contract’ represents and why it’simportant?• what the expectations are of the employee and employer?• Support your answer by stating at least TWO workplace policiesand procedures and explain how they support the employeerelationship.3.1 Explain the differences between fair and unfair dismissals.To provide an effective answer you must explain:• What is a fair dismissal?• What is an unfair dismissal?3.2 Explain the importance of exit interviews.To provide an effective answer you must explain:• What an exit interview is.• Who might conduct one, what formats are used.• At least TWO benefits of holding exit interviews for both the leaverand the organisation. AVADO Learning Limited. Registered in England with number 06177616. Registered office address:AVADO, 6th Floor Translation & I Hub Building, Imperial College Campus, 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ.VAT Registration number: 918560018. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority – Firm Reference Number 718054. 3.3 Summarise the key stages to be followed when managingredundancies.To provide an effective answer you must summarise:• The key stages such as preparation and planning, selection,consultation, notice of redundancy and appeals, terminationprocess and looking after the ‘survivors’.• The legal risks of failing to manage the process properly.SubmissionA single formatted information document, leaflet or brochure in layout.At least 3 images, diagrams or charts.Student details; Name, Student Number, Group, Unit and TutorClear headings and subheadings where relevant. If you don’t use Word to create your information document please submit in PDFformat.
