1.5c Legislation And Business

Question 1

What is legislation ?

Answer 1

Laws of a country which have a big impact on a business

Question 2

Define the term ‘ consumer law ‘

Answer 2

Law that relates to the quality of products or services offered by a business and the rights of consumers relating to those products or services

Question 3

What do some of laws of the consumer rights act require ?

Answer 3

• products must be at a satisfactory quality
• customers have a legal right to reject goods within 30 days if there’s something wrong
• retailer is responsible for safe delivery of goods
• business should provide service with a reasonable care

Question 4

Define the term ‘ employment laws ‘

Answer 4

Laws that relate to the way in which employees are hired and treated by businesses and sets out responsibilities the business have towards staff