Legislation

Question 1

Why was legislation introduced

Answer 1

to control business actions to prevent profit from bring prioritised over other stakeholders

Question 2

National minimum wage

Answer 2

All workers should be paid this as minimum

Question 3

National living wage

Answer 3

this is a living wage minimum for employees over 25 years

Question 4

Employment rights

Answer 4

right to time for parenting
right to written employment contract
reasonable notice before dismissal
right to request flexible working hours

Question 5

Health and safety work act

Answer 5

safe operation and maintenance to work environment
training of staff
safe access to workplace

Question 6

Consumer rights act

Answer 6

goods must fit description
goods must be satisfactory
goods are fit for purpose

Question 7

trade description act

Answer 7

offence for trade to make false description of product

Question 8

Contract of employment

Answer 8

legal document stating hours, pay, duties.

Question 9

How is a business affected by employment laws

Answer 9

Employees have increased equality and therefore have more motivation