Chapter 20, Legal Factors Flashcards
1
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Types of law
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- Civil Law
- Criminal Law
- EU law
2
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Civil Law
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the law concerning rules over the relationship between businesses and people ( employment and consumer rights)
3
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A Contract
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this is legally binding agreement between two or more parties. most business relationships are of a contractual nature and so contact law gives the basic framework of rights and obligations
4
Q
Laws governing the treatment of employees
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- Prevention of discrimination
- National Minimum wage act
- Health and safety
- smoking in the workplace
5
Q
Redundancy
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where the job someone performs no longer exists
6
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Dismissal
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only fair in two instances
- gross misconduct
- gross negligence
7
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Employee Tribunal
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a specific type of court that only deals with employment-related issues such as victimisation by an employee, unfair dismissal, and discrimination
