Influences on business

Question 1

Define national minimum wage

Answer 1

• The minimum wage an employer can pay employees age 22 and but of school leaving age

Question 2

Define national living wage

Answer 2

• The minimum wage an employer can pay employees above the age of 23

Question 3

What does the equality act cover

Answer 3

• Recruitment processes cannot discriminate
• Employees doing the same job (or work of equal value) for the same employer must be payed the same

Question 4

What features does the equality act prevent discrimination against (6)

Answer 4

• Religion
• Age
• Race
• Gender
• Disability
• Sexual orientation

Question 5

What does the health and safety at work act cover

Answer 5

• Requires all employers and employees to take responsibility for health and safety
• Firms are required to carry out risk assessments to identify possible dangers
• Firms are required to take reasonable steps to reduce risks

Question 6

What does the consumers rights act cover

Answer 6

• The product should be fit for its purpose
• The product should match its description
• The product should be of satisfactory quality