Q5 Decide whether each statement is a right or a responsibility of an employee. Place a tick in the correct box.
Statement To be paid at least the minimum wage
To follow the health and safety rules in the workplace To keep business information confidential
To receive a written contract of employment
To arrive on time for the start of every shift To be treated equally and not discriminated against
Q6 Sarah owns a small café in Cork and employs four staff. (i) Outline two rights Sarah has as an employer. 1.
Right Responsibility
2.
(ii) Outline one responsibility Sarah has as an employer. 1.
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2026 Q13 Since March 2024, employees have a new legal right to request remote working. Explain two advantages of remote working for the employee. 1st Prong
2nd Prong There is no journey to work
They can work for a business based anywhere
so they spend less on petrol or travel fares getting the bus or train to work.
so they would have greater options if looking for an affordable house to live in.
The verb is ‘explain’ so make sure you don’t give short answers like ‘No
commute’ – make sure to expand the point to explain it e.g. ’so they have more time for hobbies/with their family instead of travelling to work.’