Legislation Flashcards
1
Q
What is legislation?
A
Regulates the rights and duties of people in order to ensure fairness
2
Q
What is working time regulations?
A
- limit of 48hours a week
3
Q
What are the impacts of legislation?
A
- penalties if failed to meet
- may results in additional costs
- must offer equal opportunities
- changing working practises
- loss of flexibility
4
Q
What is included in health and safety?
A
- safe equipment
- enough space to do their job
- protection from hazardous substances
- breaks
5
Q
What are included in employee protection?
A
-discrimination
-equal pay
-unfair dismissal
6
Q
What’s included in environmental protection?
A
-pollution
-destruction of wildlife
