2.5 Legislation Flashcards
Impact of legislation on business cost
A business will have to meet all of the consumer, employment and recruitment. Higher costs may have an impact on the profit of the business
Impact of legislation on business training needs
Businesses will need to make sure that all their employees are trained and that the training is up-to-date. This will make sure that the business is legally compliant
Impact of legislation on business recruitment
Race, sex, age or disability discrimination is illegal in UK business, so businesses must be careful to recruit within the equality law
Health and safety at work Act
In general, health and safety laws apply to all businesses
As an employer, or a self-employed person, they are responsible for health and safety in the business
Health and safety laws are there to protect the owners, the employees and the public from workplace dangers
An employee must prevent…
Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health by managing the health and safety risks in the workplace
An employer must provide…
Provide clear instructions and information, and adequate training, to ensure employees are competent to do their work
An emplyer must engage…
Engage and consult with employees on day-to-day health and safety conditions Implement emergency procedures – evacuation in case of fire or other significant incident
An employer must consult..
Maintain safe and healthy working conditions, provide and maintain plant, equipment and machinery, and ensure safe storage / use of substances
Legislation meaning
Legislation is a set of rules that governs the way society operates. It is another term for laws
National living wage meaning
The national living wage is an hourly rate of pay which is set by the government. All employees above certain age must receive at least this pay rate
Discrimination meaning
Discrimination is treating one person differently from another without having good reasons to do so
Part-time employee meaning
A part-time employee works for a proportion of working week - for example, three days each week, rather than 5
Trade union meaning
A trade union is a group of workers who act together to improve their pay and working conditions
Contract of employment
A contract of employment is a legal document stating the hours, rates or pay, duties and other conditions under which a person is employed
Motivation meaning
Motivation refers to the range of factors which influence the way a person behaves at work
