2.5 Legislation

Question 1

What does the term ‘consumer law’ refer to?

Answer 1

Laws that protect consumers from poor-quality items and poor business practices

Question 2

What was The Consumer Rights Act 2015?

Answer 2

First consumer law to include digital products and safety with e-commerce

Question 3

What was The Consumer Protection Act 1987?

Answer 3

Act designed to ensure that products are safe and as desribed

Question 4

What does the term ‘employment law’ refer to?

Answer 4

Any piece of government legislation designed to protect employees from exploitation

Question 5

What does the recruitment legislation cover?

Answer 5

What employers can and cannot do when recruiting staff

Question 6

What does the payment legislation cover?

Answer 6

To ensure workers recieve pay above a set mininium level

Question 7

What doesthe descrimination legislation cover?

Answer 7

To ensure employers treat all people fairly

Question 8

What does the health and safety legislation cover?

Answer 8

Keeping employees safe at work

Question 9

Which characteristics does The Equality Act 2010 prevent discrimination for?

Answer 9

Age
Dissbility
Gender
Marital status
Race
Religion
Etc.

Question 10

What are the benefits of complying with employment laws?

Answer 10

Staff will work harder
Staff are loyal to the business
Business will gain a good reputation

Question 11

What are the drawbacks of not complying with employment laws?

Answer 11

Employers could find themselves in court
Business reputation culd be damaged
Suppliers and stakeholders maybe be reluctant to be associated with the business