Unit 13: Recruitment and Selection in Business
P2 – Explain the impact of the legal and regulatory framework on recruitment and selection activities
Briefing Sheet
Name of the Law Main Provisions
The Equality Act 2010 The act was established on October 1st 2010. The principles which forms this
act is to promote consistent and an effective prevention of discrimination. The
objective of the act is to reform, strengthen and harmonies discrimination laws
already in place to support and monitor the rights of people in equality. In
conclusion this act means that whether someone’s race, religion, gender as
well as other factors which makes an individual unique is not used a hindrance
towards them when applying for jobs, at t
Their workplace as well as other areas protected by this act.
Equality and Human Rights This act was established October 1st 2007. The aim of the act is to work for
Commission (EHRC) equal opportunities commission. The act enforces equality in relation to ones
gender race, disabilities, health, age, religion and sexual orientation.
Furthermore a person’s ability to reach their potential or goals is not with
restricted regarding prejudice and discrimination. Lastly there is a mutual
respect formed between communities regarding values of diversity also respect
of equality and human rights. The act will campaign for social changes and
justice as the act has extensive legal powers and may take legal action.
Law and Employment Act The aim and objectives of this law is to adjust include alterations in the
recruitment process in all businesses and organization is a just, equal,
monitored and fair to everyone applying and involved. Furthermore this act
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