U1 AOS3/KK1: Legal factors Flashcards
1
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legal and government factors
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- employment laws and regulations
- environmental legislation
- industry regulations
- council regulations
- taxation requirement
2
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legal and government regulations
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laws passes by local (council), state (VIC), or federal (AUS) governments to protect consumers, the community and the environment while encouraging for fair trade
3
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compulsory legal requirements
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- ABN, Australian business number
- council regulations and planning including zoning laws
- specific government industry regulation requiring staff licenses eg. food/childcare
- public liability and business insurance ( to protect the public and your assets)
4
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Legal requirements ABN
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- ability to claim back goods and services tax GST
- identifies your business and uses on invoices to link bank accounts
5
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legal requirements - local council
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- choosing a location/zoning/premisses permission
- required customer parking
- external signage
- renovating a shopfront
- refurbishing internal shop
- outdoor seating, tables or heating
6
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public liability and business insurance
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- public liability insurance: people on your property
- vehicle insurance: third party/comprehensive
- workers compensation insurance: workers hurt at work
- business insurance: protects your assets
7
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specific industry regulation
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requiring staff licences/qual/rego
eg. restaurant —> chefs require food handling cert
—–> bar staff require RSA (responsible service of alcohol cert)
