GCSE OCR Business Studies A292 - Employment laws

Question 1

This law was introduced to make sure that women were paid the same as men

Answer 1

Equal Pay Act 1970

Question 2

This law was introduced to stop discrimination of people on the grounds of race, religion, colour, nationality or ethnic origin

Answer 2

Race Relations Act 1976

Question 3

This law was introduced to stop males or females being treated differently from members of the opposite sex

Answer 3

Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Question 4

This law makes it the responsibility of the employer to protect their workers from dangers in the work place

Answer 4

Health & Safety Act 1974

Question 5

Which Act requires employers to provide employees with safety equipment, washing facilities, toilets and adequate breaks

Answer 5

The Health & Safety Act 1974

Question 6

This law was introduced to stop workers being exploited by employers, it applies to workers over the age of 18 when they will be paid at least a minimum hourly rate

Answer 6

The National Minimum Wage Act

Question 7

Which Act requires firms need to give employees a written contract of employment (written statement of particulars) within 8 weeks of employment commencing?

Answer 7

Employment Rights Act 1996

Question 8

This Act was designed to give equal opportunities to disabled people

Answer 8

Disability Discrimination Act 1995