Business Legislation Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the year of the Data Protection Act?
2018
What are the main points of the Data Protection Act 2018?
(5)
-Data must be used fairly, lawfully and transparently
-Used in a way that is relevant and necessary
-Must be kept up to date
-Kept no longer than needed
-Handled in a way that ensures security
What is the year of the Equality Act?
2010
What are the main points of the Equality Act 2010?
(2)
-Protect people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation
-The 9 characteristics
What is the date of the Employment Act?
2002
What are the main points of the Employment Act 2002?
(3)
-Maternity, paternity and adoption leave
-Dispute resolution: disciplinary, grievances
-Flexible working
What is the date of the Working Times Regulations Act?
1998
What is the main point of the Working Times Regulations Act 1998?
-Put limits on hours of work
Under the Working Times Regulations Act 1998, how many hours rest do you need between working days?
11 hours
Under the Working Times Regulations Act 1998, how many hours do you have to work to be entitled to a 20 minute unpaid break?
6 hours
Under the Working Times Regulations Act 1998, how long is the minimum weekly rest break?
24 hours
Under the Working Times Regulations Act 1998, how many hours a week can you not work more than (on average)?
48 hours
What is the date of the Work Times Regulations Act?
1998
What are the main points of the Work Times Regulations Act 1998?
(2)
-Working full time means you’re entitled to 5.6 weeks paid holiday
-Employer can refuse holiday time if business needs don’t allow for it
What is the date of the National Minimum Wage Regulations?
2020
What are the main points of the National Minimum Wage Regulations 2020?
(3)
-Set by the government
-Legal minimum amount you must be paid on average for the hours you work
-Varies dependent on age or for apprenticeships
What is the date of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations?
1999
What are the main points of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999?
-Enforced by Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
-Identifies situations where training is particularly important
-Requires training records to be stored
What is the date of the Health and Safety at Work Act?
1974
What are the main points of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
(3)
-Enforced by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Local Authority (LA)
-Provide information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure employee health and safety in work place
-Legally required to keep risk assessments
Why do businesses keep risk assessments?
Required by law (H&SAWA1974)
Why is it important to regularly monitor risk assessments?
(3)
-To check that control measures are working
-To implement any changes
-To record significant findings
How often are risk assessments reviewed?
Every year
