The Legal Framework of Business (Chapter 11) Flashcards
How do government policies influence Product Labelling?
There are set rules for product labeling that prohibits businesses from making false or misleading claims about the place of origin of products. It is required that labels give the following information to consumers:
- mandatory consumer product information
- industry specific regulation
- required customs information
How do government policies influence Trading Hours?
State governments set regulations about opening and closing trading hours. Although trading hours are not compulsory, businesses feel they must open if their competitors are going to and they may miss out on sales. Businesses also face additional costs if they open for longer.
How do government policies influence Advertising to Children?
The regulations regarding television programming for C(children) and P(preschool). Advertising broadcast during or directly before or after C and P programs must meet the requirements set out in the CTS. The CTS do not allow advertising during P programs and limitations are placed on commercials during C programs.
What are some examples of Employment Protections by the Fair Work Act 2009?
- Maximum weekly hours
- Requests to flexible working arrangements
- Parental leave and related entitlements
- Annual leave
- Personal careers leave and compassionate leave
- Community service leave
- Long service leave
- Public holidays
What is the role of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)?
It details legal duties for employers and employees in order to help prevent workplace accidents and injuries. The duty of care requires employers to provide a safe and healthy workplace with safety equipment and training. It also requires employees to follow the health and safety guidelines and to report hazards so they can be rectified.
What are some Responsibilities of an Employer according to the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)?
- do not expose employees to hazards in the workplace
- provide information, instruction, training and supervision to maintain safe work practices
- cooperate with safety and health inspectors
- provide protective clothing and equipment
What are some Responsibilities of an Employee according to the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)?
- take reasonable care for their own safety and health at work and to avoid harming the safety and health of other people
- employees must follow the safety and health instructions given by their employer
- employees must report all workplace injuries and hazards
- employees must use protective clothing and equipment as instructed when required
