business legislations Flashcards
what is the consumer rights act and what year was it enforced?(legislation)
The Consumer Rights Act covers all goods, services, and digital products purchased from businesses, and ensures they are of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and match the given description.- PROTECTS THE BUYER - CONSUMER
what is the CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT (1987)
This Act is designed to ensure that products are safe. It makes businesses that produce, rather than just sell, liable for any damage caused by poor quality or defective products.It gives anybody the right to claim against the producer of a product for any damage caused by a manufacturing defect.
WHAT IS THE EMPLOYMENT LAW
Employment law is the various types of legislation that regulate the relationship between employees and employers, in addition to granting some extra rights to the self-employed.
PROTECTS EMPLOYEES WITHIN - DISCRIMINATION, PAY, HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK, RECRUITMENT
what is the equality act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.
When an employee starts a new job, the Employment Rights Act (1996) requires that they are provided with a written statement outlining the details of their employment within two months of them starting. This written statement must include basic details, such as:
the job title and place of work
the date the employment started
the hours of work
the salary or wage
which laws protect payment of employees
National Minimum Wage Act (1998)
Equality Act (2010).
what is the national minimum wage act 1998
The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 sets out the minimum amount of pay a worker is entitled to per hour. This wage is based on a worker’s age.For people aged 23 or over, it is called the national living wage.
under 18-£6.40
18to20-£8.60
21+ - £11.44
The Equality Act (2010) is designed to prevent
discrimination
on a number of grounds. These grounds are called ‘protected characteristics’ and include
Age, Disability, Gender reassignment,Marital status, Pregnancy and maternity, Race, Religion, Sex, Sexual orientation
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
In order to prevent accidents and keep workers safe, the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) ,the responsibilities that both employers and employees have in keeping the working environment safe.
what does the health and safety at work act entail
employers: staff training
safety equipment, including tools and clothing where appropriate
drinking water
toilets and suitable washing facilities
first aid equipment
employees: complete training provided by their employer
use safety equipment tools and wear safety clothing
take responsibility for their own safety in the workplace
report any risks to their employer
what is the working time regulations act 1998/3003
limits on the number of hours that employers can expect staff to work. They also specify the breaks employees are entitled to.
:can only be asked to work, on average, up to 48 hours per week
are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks’ holidays per year
have a minimum of one day off each week
have at least 11 consecutive hours off in every 24-hour period
take a 20-minute break when working more than 6 hours
businesses complying with legislation take time + additional costs
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) Supply training and safety equipment
Consumer Protection Act (1987) Test products to ensure that they meet minimum safety standards
Employment Rights Act (1996) Provide a written statement of employment details within two months
National Minimum Wage Act (1998) Pay staff higher wages
Working Time Regulations (1998, amended 2003) Employ additional staff to cover hours required
Pensions Act (2008) Make financial contributions to employee pensions
Equality Act (2010) Put processes in place and then check that they are being implemented
Consumer Rights Act (2015) Check that promotional material is accurate and implement quality control
Data Protection Act (2018) Review the data that is held, and delete it when it is no longer required
Consequences of meeting legal obligations
good reputation for reliable and trustworthy products As this reputation grows, sales are likely to increase, as more customers are attracted.
improved staff confeidence +motivation + retention - employment law
Consequences of not meeting legal obligations
employers could find themselves in court or an employment tribunal which means they may have to pay expensive legal fees
employers may have to pay fines and
compensation if they break employment laws
business’ reputation could be damaged by bad publicity, which could result in a loss of sales and staff
suppliers and stakeholders may be reluctant to be associated with the business
