Legal Factors

Question 1

National minimum wage

Answer 1

It is the minimum pay per hour

-workers of school leaving age are entitled by law and is reviewed yearly by the government

Question 2

National living wage

Answer 2

This is a new minimum wage rate for those aged 23 and over

Question 3

Consumer rights act

Answer 3

(About protection of customers)

1. As described
2. Fit for purpose
3. Of satisfactory quality

Question 4

Sanctions/consequences of failing to comply with the act

Answer 4

• fines
• cost of rectifying
• loss of loyal customers
• time of staff dealing with complaints

Question 5

Intellectual property

Answer 5

Intangible property that is the result of creativity (I.e a some melody)

Question 6

Trademark

Answer 6

A company can register a trademark for its business name, slogans, logos and other items that essentially brand the product or company/indicate the source of the good.

Question 7

Copyright

Answer 7

Legal protection against copying for authors, composers and artists. It’s an automatic right which protects intellectual property, which means you don’t have to apply for it.

Question 8

Planning permission

Answer 8

A formal approval from a local authority for the erection or alteration of buildings or similar development.

Question 9

Why does planning permission exist?

Answer 9

To deter inappropriate development and to be fair to stakeholders including the local community.