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(1.1) List the aspects of employment covered by law;SSP (statutory sick pay)minimum wage / maximum working hourstraining relevant to roleredundancy and dismissaldiscriminatory provisions – against race, gender, age, religion and disabilityunion rights and consultationmaternity leave maternity payholiday entitlementstea and/or lunch breaksdisciplinary proceduresequal opportunitiesRIDDOR(1.2) List the main features of current employment legislation;HEALTH AND SAFETY:two of the most paramount features within the health and safety legislation are the “Health and Safety at Work Act, etc 1974” and the “Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999”. These set the standards that must be met and maintained to ensure the health and safety of any and all employees, and those whom may be affected by work activity.Health and Safety at Work Act, etc 1974 – this main piece of legislation provides a framework for employers to ensure the health and safety of all employees in any working activity. It also covers the health and safety of those who may be affected by work activity – for example pupils, and those affiliated, in educational settings.Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 – employers must carry out thorough risk assessments to eliminate or reduce any work that puts the health, safety and welfare of employees at risk. In certain circumstances, risk assessments must be re-evaluated for an individual, for example when an employee becomes ill, injured or pregnant. Employers with five or more employees must record any significant findings of a risk assessment. DATA PROTECTION:The Data Protection Act controls how personal information is handled by organisations, businesses or the government. Anyone responsible for handling data must follow strict rules called “data protection principles”, and any information given, handled and held must be;used fairly and lawfully, used for limited, specifically stated purposes – kept no longer than necessary,used...