Legislation Flashcards
Define legislation
Legislation refers to the set of rules that govern the ways society operates
What is legislation in terms of business?
Where the government makes laws to try and control business actions, in order to protect the needs of stakeholders
What does employment law hope to achieve?
To protect employees from exploitation
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)?
Why is it put in place?
It outlines the responsibilities that both employers and employees have in keeping the working environment safe
To provent to accidents and keep workers safe
What should EMPLOYERS provide according to the Health and Safety at Work Act?
employers should provide: - staff training - safety equipment- tools, clothing - drinking water - toilets and suitable washing facilities - first aid equipment
What are EMPLOYEES expected to do according to the Health and Safety at Work Act?
Employees are expected to:
- complete training provided by their employer
- use safety equipment tools and wear safety clothing
- take responsibility for their own safety in the workplace
- report any risks to their employer
What is the Working Time Regulations?
Limits the number of hours that employers can expect staff to work, and also specifies breaks
What does the Working Time Regulations law state?
Ensure staff:
- can only be asked to work, on average, up to 48 hours per week
- are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year
- have a minimum of one day off each week
- have at least 11 consecutive hours off in every 24-hour period
-take a 20-minute break when working more than 6 hours
What is The Consumer Rights Act and why was it created?
Deals with the transactions between a seller and a buyer
Designed to protect consumers from unfair and dishonest business practices
What does The Consumer Rights Act cover?
- product or service
- returns
- repairs and replacement
- delivery
What does The Consumer Rights Act say about goods?
Must be:
- describes accurately- not in misleading way
- fit for purpose- must do what they are designed to do
- satisfactory quality- not be damaged or faulty when sold as new
- delivery must be within 30 days or else can return
- repair or replace if unsuitable product or give refund
- consumers have 30 days to return the product if it is non of the above ☝️
What does The Consumer Rights Act say about services?
- service provider use reasonable care + skill in delivering the service
- written of verbal information by supplier is binding
Why is The Consumer Protection Act put it place?
To ensure products are safe
Right to claim against producer for any damage caused by a manufacturing defect
Define discrimination
Treating one person differently from another without having good reasons to do so
Why was the Equality Act (2010) put in place?
To provent employees from getting discriminated in anyway
So employers treat people fairly
