Legislation

Question 1

what are legislations who’s manages them?

Answer 1

• laws that the employee must take into consideration when running their business
• usually managers by HR who ensure the organisation complies with all legislations fb that employees needs are met and are trained

Question 2

what can happen if the business fails to comply with legislations ?

Answer 2

• employee relationships can negatively be effected
• demotivated employees
• business can be fined
• poor reputation
• legal action can take place

Question 3

what does the equity act 2010 replace?

Answer 3

• sex discrimination act 1975
• race relations act 1976
• equal pay act 1970
• disability discrimination act 1995

this act is applicable to all businesses

Question 4

the equality act 2010 aims to reduce inequalities protecting nine characteristics?

Answer 4

• age
• disability
• gender
• race
• marriage status
• religion and beliefs
• sexual orientation
• pregnancy
• gender reassignment

Question 5

examples of discrimination that is covered by the equality act include?

Answer 5

• harassment - behaviour that is deemed offensive due to a characteristic
• victimisation - when someone is treated badly as they have made a grievance
• direct discrimination - when someone is treated less favourably because of characteristics
• indirect discrimination - when a rule applies to everyone but disadvantages a person with a protected characteristic
• discrimination by association - discriminating against a person because they associate with a person who has a protected characteristic

Question 6

what is the health and safety at work act 1974?

Answer 6

• this act aims to raise the standard of health and safety in the workplace for all workers while protecting the public
• it is the duty of every employee to ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all employees
• this act is constantly updated whenever there is a practice that poses a danger to health of staff or public

Question 7

what is the employers duties under the health and safety at work act 1974?

Answer 7

• maintenance or machinery and equipment to ensure it is safe to use
• provision of health and safety training
• provide all employees with a health and safety policy to ensure they are aware of it

Question 8

what are the employees duties under the health and safety at work act 1974?

Answer 8

• expected to behave in a reasonable manner
• reporting incidents
• accept training where possible
• ensure health and safety requirement are met

Question 9

what is the national minimum and living wage regulation?

Answer 9

-this act states the minimum wage amount that must be paid to all employees in the uk
-living wage is calculated to enable people to live above the poverty line
-it’s against the law for employers to pay workers less than the nation wage rate (NMW-18 and under, NLW-25 and over)
-HMRC can fine business up to £20,000 per underpaid employee
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