20- legal factors Flashcards
1
Q
what are the different types of law?
A
Civil law- govern between people and business
EU law- MUST adhere to it e.g. wage
criminal law- actions that are wrong
2
Q
Why have law?
A
Businesses- bad work conditions, pollute, unfair treatment, change amount to pay supplier
Employees- stealing, be late, ignore instructions
3
Q
examples of law governing;
A
treatment of employees
consumer protection
relationship between business
4
Q
What is meant by redundancy and dismissal?
A
R- job that used to be performed no longer exists
D- for a reason e.g. complaints BUT must be done fairly
5
Q
What happens if a business breaks the law?
A
employment tribunal
prosecution in criminal court compensation
