Employment law is a body of law that governs the employer-employee relationship. It is designed to protect the rights of workers and ensure fair treatment. Key examples include:\n- **The Equality Act 2010:** Prohibits discrimination, harassment, and victimisation based on nine "protected characteristics" (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation).\n- **The National Minimum Wage Act 1998:** Establishes a legally binding minimum wage per hour, with different rates for different age groups.\n- **The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974:** Places a duty on employers to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare at work of all their employees.
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