People - Legislation

Question 1

What is the national minimum wage definition ?

Answer 1

The minimum amount of pay a worker is entitled to per hour. This wage is based on a worker’s age.

it is a legal requirement for employees to pay workers the national minimum wage

Question 2

What is the national living wage definition ?

Answer 2

is the minimum pay per hour almost all workers are entitled to the national living wage is higher than the national minimum wage

workers get it if they are over 23

Question 3

What is equality act ?

Answer 3

designed to make sure all employees are treated fairly in the workplace and prevent discrimination

Question 4

What is the Health and Safety Work act ?

(HASAWA)

Answer 4

it outlines the responsibilities of both employees and employers in ensuring there is a safe working enviroment

Question 5

What are the responsibilities of employees in the (HASAWA) ?

Answer 5

1. Take reasonable care for their safety and the safety of others
2. cooperate with employers on health and safety matters
3. Do not misuse or tamper or interfere with equipment

Question 6

What are the responsibilities of employers in the (HASAWA) ?

Answer 6

1. Provide and maintain a suitable working environment
2. Provide staff with training and safety information
3. Provide staff with protective clothing/ equipment if needed

Question 7

What are the consequences of legislation ?

Answer 7

1. Extra money to install ramps and other equipment
2. Increasing employees’ wages if the minimum wage or living wage increases
3. Fine if the organisation breaks the law
4. Name and shamed for not following the national minimum wage regulation
5. Bad publicity for the business