2.5 Legislation

• What is the primary focus of Health and Safety legislation?

  Safe working environments
• Which type of legislation reduces business impact on the environment?

  Environmental Regulations
• Businesses must adhere to relevant legislation to avoid legal consequences.

  True
• Match the legislation area with its impact on businesses:

  Employment Law ↔️ Improved employee morale

  Health and Safety ↔️ Reduced accidents

  Consumer Protection ↔️ Enhanced customer trust

  Environmental Regulations ↔️ Reduced environmental impact
• Compliance with Health and Safety legislation may increase operating costs for businesses.


  True
• Match the legislation area with its description:

  Employment Law ↔️ Laws governing employer-employee relationships

  Health and Safety ↔️ Regulations to ensure safe working environments

  Consumer Protection ↔️ Laws to protect consumer rights

  Environmental Regulations ↔️ Laws to reduce environmental impact
• Arrange the purposes of business legislation in order of priority:

  1️⃣ Protect Consumers

  2️⃣ Protect Employees

  3️⃣ Promote Fair Competition

  4️⃣ Safeguard the Environment

  5️⃣ Ensure Transparency
• Complying with business legislation fosters sustainable growth and avoids legal penalties.


  True
• Match the enforcement procedure with its description:

  Inspections ↔️ Unannounced visits to check for violations

  Fines ↔️ Monetary penalties for non-compliance

  Cease and Desist Orders ↔️ Requires businesses to stop illegal activities

  License Revocation ↔️ Removes the right to operate
• Employment Law includes laws governing the relationship between employers and employees
• Businesses that fail to comply with legislation may face fines or reputational damage.

  True
• What is the primary focus of Health and Safety legislation?

  Safe working environments
• Employee protection includes guarantees of fair working conditions and protection from discrimination
• Business Legislation refers to the laws and regulations that businesses must comply with when operating.comply
• Businesses must adhere to relevant legislation to avoid legal consequences and reputational damage.


  True
• Business Legislation protects consumers by ensuring products are safe, advertising is honest, and contracts are fair and transparent.Consumers
• Match the legislation area with its positive and negative effects:

  Employment Law ↔️ Improved morale, higher labor costs

  Health and Safety ↔️ Safer environment, compliance costs

  Consumer Protection ↔️ Enhanced trust, warranty obligations

  Environmental Regulations ↔️ Reduced impact, higher operating costs
• Authorities use enforcement procedures to ensure businesses comply with business legislation.


  True
• What does the term "Business Legislation" refer to?

  Laws and regulations
• Consumer Protection laws aim to protect consumer rights
• Employment Law includes laws governing the relationship between employers and employees
• Which purpose of business legislation ensures transparency in financial reporting?

  Ensure Transparency
• What is one negative effect of Consumer Protection legislation on businesses?

  Compliance costs for advertising
• Employment Law includes laws governing the relationship between employers and employees
• Laws governing the relationship between employers and employees fall under Employment Law.Employment
• Failure to comply with business legislation can result in legal consequences and fines.


  True
• Compliance with business legislation can enhance a company's public image and avoid penalties.


  True
• Maintaining records to demonstrate adherence to laws is a key compliance procedure called Documentation.Documentation
• Failure to comply with business legislation can lead to financial penalties and reputational damage.


  True