2.5 Legislation

Question 1

What is included in the Employment law (2)

Answer 1

• National minimum wage/ Living wage

* Equality act

Question 2

Equality act (2010) 5 things you cant be discriminated for (5)

Answer 2

• Disability discrimination protection
• Protection for transsexual people (gender reassignment)
• Protection from racism e.g race, nationality, religion
• Same sex marriage
• Sexual orientation

Question 3

Consequences of businesses not following legislation (4)

Answer 3

• May have to pay for staff training
• Pay the cost of having a bad reputation
• May have to go to a tribunal
• Business may have to pay compensation to the employee

Question 4

What is the health and safety law

Answer 4

Is the law that allows employees to be protected whilst they work

Question 5

Healthy and safety at work (1974) (6)

Answer 5

• Installation and maintenance of safety equipment and clothing
• Maintenance of workplace temperatures
• Sufficient breaks must be given to employees
• Providing protection against dangerous substances
• Fitting guards on dangerous machinery
• Writing and displaying a safety policy

Question 6

Drawbacks of Health and Safety laws

Answer 6

If businesses meet requirements can lead to an increase in costs as they have to fund the training so all staff know all health safety requirements and this can be time consuming and costly

Question 7

Benefits of health and safety laws (3)

Answer 7

• The business avoids having to pay large fines (alton towers)
• Motivates employees as they know that if these laws are being met they will be safe whilst working
• Encourages and guides business to meet these needs

Question 8

What is consumer laws

Answer 8

Are passed by the government to protect consumers by preventing unfair practises taking place

Question 9

Computer misuse act (1990)

Answer 9

Prevents people looking at information stored on computers that they have no right to read

Question 10

Data protection act, 1998 (2)

Answer 10

• Controls the use of consumers’ information they must be secure and avoid any theft or loss
• Prevents personal details being sold or given to ther businesses without their permission

Question 11

Labelling of food regulations, 1970

Answer 11

States that packaged food must contain the ingredients listed on the label

Question 12

Weight and Measures act, 1985

Answer 12

Staes that weights and measures must be stated on packets or containers and must be correct

Question 13

Consumer protection from unfair trading regulations, 2008

Answer 13

This act makes it illegal to give consumers incorrect information on packaging and labels out laws aggressive selling tactics

Question 14

Food safety act, 1990 (2)

Answer 14

• Makes it illegal to sell products that are unsafe or may cause illness to consumers
• Covers farmers as well as restaurants or shops

Question 15

Food act, 1984 (2)

Answer 15

• States the list of things that can and cannot be added to food products
• Making it illegal to make or sell food in unclean buildings

Question 16

Consumer protection act, 1987 (2)

Answer 16

• Prevents firms from selling dangerous products to consumers
• Businesses liable as a result for any illness or injury to consumers caused by their products

Question 17

Consumer credit act, 1974

Answer 17

Stops businesses charging very high rates of interest if consumer buys an expensive product

Question 18

Consumer right act, 2015 (2)

Answer 18

• Provides consumers with clear rights and protection when buying goods and services
• It covers the product quality, returning goods, repairs and replacements delivery rights