2.5 Legislation Flashcards
What is legislation
Legislation is a set of rules that governs the way society operates. It is another term for “laws’.
What is the National Living Wage?
The National Living Wage is an hourly rate of pay which is set by the government. All employees above a certain age must receive at least this rate of pay.
What is discrimination?
Discrimination is treating one person differently from another
without having good reasons to do so.
What is a part time employee?
A part-time employee works for a proportion of the working week - for example, three days each week, rather than five.
What is a trade union?
A trade union is a group of workers who act together to improve
their pay and working conditions.
What is a contract of employment?
A contract of employment is a legal document stating the hours, rates of pay, duties and other conditions under which a person is
employed.
What is motivation?
Motivation refers to the range of factors which influence the way a person behaves at work.
What is consumer law?
Consumer laws are laws that have been introduced to prevent
businesses from treating their customers unfairly.
