Legislation (AQA GCSE Business): Flashcards
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Define legislation.
Legislation refers to the laws and regulations passed by governments that require businesses and individuals to behave in a particular way.
Which three areas of law have the most significant impact on businesses?
The three areas are employment law, health and safety law and consumer law.
What is the aim of laws that protect workers' rights?
These laws aim to prevent the exploitation of workers and give a series of rights to people in employment.
The Equality Act 2010 means employees cannot be treated differently or denied opportunities because of characteristics such as age, race or disability, to avoid ____________.
The Equality Act 2010 means employees cannot be treated differently or denied opportunities because of characteristics such as age, race or disability, to avoid discrimination.
True or False?
The National Living Wage applies to all workers aged 16 and over.
False.
The National Minimum Wage sets hourly wage floors for workers over 16. The National Living Wage is a higher hourly rate for older workers.
What right does UK law give to workers who become parents?
Workers have the right to take maternity, paternity or adoption leave and to return to the same job afterwards.
What does legislation on workplace wellbeing require businesses to protect?
It requires businesses to protect the physical and mental wellbeing of their employees, contractors and customers.
True or False?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places duties on employees as well as employers.
True.
The Act requires employees to safeguard their own safety and that of others, as well as requiring businesses to protect their staff.
What is the aim of laws that protect customers?
These laws aim to ensure that consumers are treated fairly by the businesses they deal with.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives consumers the right to obtain refunds or replacements and to receive goods of acceptable _____.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives consumers the right to obtain refunds or replacements and to receive goods of acceptable quality.
True or False?
Following employment law brings costs but no benefits to a business.
False.
Meeting employment law helps a business avoid unwanted media attention and legal action. It also attracts new employees.
What can happen to a business that commits a serious health and safety breach?
It can face fines, investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and even prosecution. Its reputation may also be badly damaged.
How can meeting consumer protection rules increase business costs?
Businesses must ensure labelling is correct, train sales staff and keep customer data secure. Faulty goods must also be replaced or refunded at no cost to the consumer.
Consumer laws aim to provide a level ___________ so that no business gains an unfair advantage by taking shortcuts or making false claims.
Consumer laws aim to provide a level playing field so that no business gains an unfair advantage by taking shortcuts or making false claims.
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