Employment and The Law Flashcards
How old for the National minimum wage?
Between school leaving age and 24.
How old for the National living wage?
25 and over.
What happens when companies do not pay the national living and/or minimum wage?
Large fines and bad publicity, it is breaking the law.
How does the NMW and the NLW benefit businesses?
Better motivated staff and increased productivity.
How does the NMW and the NLW not benefit businesses?
Increase costs, that lead to increased prices meaning a possible fall in sales and reduced income for the firm.
What did the equality act of 2010 mean for businesses recruitment?
Recruitment procedures must not discriminate against anyone because of, for example, their religion, gender, race, age, sexual orientation or because of disabilities.
What did the equality act of 2010 mean for businesses wages?
All employees must be paid the same if they do the same job for the same employer.
What happens if companies do discriminate against people?
They have to pay the employee compensation.
What do companies do to prevent discrimination in the workplace?
Staff training, company policies about equal rights.
What happens when an employee discriminates?
The company is held responsible.
What does the health and safety legislation do?
Helps to make sure that risks to people at work are properly controlled.
