Legislation

Question 1

What is business legislation?

Answer 1

egislation is a set of laws put in place by the government to protect businesses, employees and consumers. Businesses must operate within these laws to ensure the fair and safe treatment of any party involved with a business.

Question 2

What is legislation designed to do?

Answer 2

• regulate the rights and duties of people carrying out business in order to ensure fairness
• ensures a level playing field
• protects investors, creditors and consumers

Question 3

What are the five ways employees are protected?

Answer 3

• equal pay
• minimum wage
• discrimination
• employment rights
• industrial relations

Question 4

How is equal pay protecting employees?

Answer 4

• men and women equal pay
• workers have the right to ask their employer for info
• employees can go to employment tribunal if feel its unfair

Question 5

How are employees treated fairly with minimum wage/

Answer 5

-employees are required to pay workers minimum wage

Question 6

What can employees not discriminate against?

Answer 6

• sex
• marital status
• disability
• race
• age
• sexual orientation
• religion