2.5 Legislation Flashcards
Legislation
A set of rules that governs the way society operates. It is another term for ‘laws’.
The national living wage
An hourly rate of pay which is set by the government. All employees above a certain age must recieve at least this rate of pay.
Discrimination
The treating of one person differently from another whithout having a good reason to do so.
A part-time employee
Works for a proportion of the working week
A trade union
A group of workers who act together to improve their pay and working conditions
A contract employment
A legal document stating the hours, rates of pay, duties and other conditions under which a person is employed.
Motivation
Refers to the range of factors which influence the way a person behaves at work.
Consumer laws
The laws introduced to prevent businesses from treating their customers unfairly.
