Legislation Flashcards
What is legislation
Legislation is a set of laws put in place by the government to protect businesses, employers, employees and consumers.
What is the equality act?
The equality act prohibits discrimination and promotes equal opportunities for all in the UK
In the equality act, what does it prevent?
It prevents discrimination based on various characteristics such as age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation
In the equality act, what does it ensure?
It ensures that everyone has equal opportunities
What is the minimum wage act?
The act sets a minimum hourly rate that employers must legally pay their employees in the UK
What does the minimum wage act prevent?
The minimum wage act prevents employers from paying their employees less than the set minimum hourly wage.
In the minimum wage act, what does it ensure?
It ensures that workers are paid a fair minimum hourly rate by their employers
What is the health and safety act?
UK employers must provide a safe workplace and training for employees as per health and safety law, facing legal repercussions for failing to comply
In the health and safety act, what does it ensure?
That all health and safety procedures are understood and adhered to
In the health and safety act, what does it prevent
It prevents accidents, injuries and ill health
What employers meant to provide?
Welfare facilities , a safe and healthy working environment for everybody including those with disabilities
What are the 9 protected characteristics?
Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
