2.5- Legislation

Question 1

Legislation

Answer 1

A set of rules that governs the way society operates. It is another term for lawa

Question 2

The national living wage

Answer 2

An hour rate of pay which is set by the government. All employees above a certain age must recieve at least this rate of pay

Question 3

Discrimination

Answer 3

Treating 1 person differently from another without having good reason to do so

Question 4

A part ime employee

Answer 4

Works for a proportion of the working week- 3 days a week rather than 5

Question 5

A trade union

Answer 5

A group of workers who act together to improve their pay and working conditions

Question 6

A contract of employment

Answer 6

A legal document stating the hours,rates of pay, duties and other conditions under which a person is employed

Question 7

Motivation

Answer 7

Refers to a range of factors which influence the way a person behaves at work

Question 8

Consumer laws

Answer 8

Laws that have been introduced to prevent businesses from treating their customers unfairly