2.5 Legislation

• Consumer Protection legislation ensures products meet quality standards
• Why must businesses adhere to business legislation?

  To avoid legal action
• What is the primary goal of Consumer Protection laws?

  Build customer trust
• What does the term "legislation" refer to in the context of business?

  Laws and regulations
• Match the legislation area with its description:

  Employment Law ↔️ Relationship between employers and employees

  Health & Safety ↔️ Ensures safe working conditions

  Consumer Protection ↔️ Protects consumer rights

  Environmental Regulations ↔️ Reduces environmental impact
• Health & Safety regulations reduce accidents and absenteeism in the workplace.


  True
• What do Consumer Protection Laws ensure regarding product quality?

  Quality and safety
• What is one benefit of treating customers fairly under Consumer Protection Laws?

  Greater customer loyalty
• What is one benefit of complying with Health & Safety regulations?

  Reduced legal penalties
• Consumer Protection Laws safeguard the rights of consumers
• Health and Safety Regulations require companies to maintain safe working conditions for employees.
• Under Health and Safety Regulations, workplace accidents or injuries must be properly documented and reported.
• What do Environmental Regulations on waste disposal ensure?

  Proper handling, storage, disposal
• What is one key area covered by Employment Law?

  Discrimination
• What are three benefits of complying with Employment Law?

  Fair treatment, boost morale, reduce legal risks
• What is the primary purpose of business legislation?

  To operate legally
• Consumer Protection laws include advertising standards and product safety regulations.


  True
• Match the type of business legislation with its description:

  Employment Law ↔️ Governs employer-employee relationships

  Health & Safety ↔️ Ensures safe working environments

  Consumer Protection ↔️ Protects consumer rights

  Environmental Regulations ↔️ Reduces environmental impact
• What is the primary goal of Environmental Regulations?

  Avoid environmental fines
• Consumer Protection Laws require businesses to use truthful advertising claims.


  True
• Adhering to Consumer Protection Laws reduces the risk of costly legal disputes.


  True
• Match the area of Consumer Protection Laws with its impact:

  Product Quality ↔️ Ensures safety and standards

  Advertising ↔️ Requires truthfulness in claims
• Consumer Protection Laws mandate that advertising is truthful and not misleading.


  True
• Businesses must identify and mitigate workplace hazards as part of Health and Safety Regulations.

  True
• What are three benefits of complying with Health and Safety Regulations?

  Protect employees, boost productivity, avoid legal penalties
• Adhering to Environmental Regulations helps businesses avoid penalties and enhances their reputation.


  True
• Minimum wage laws set a minimum hourly rate that must be paid to employees.

  True
• Business Legislation includes laws and regulations that businesses must follow to operate legally.


  True
• Employment Law includes regulations on minimum wage, working hours, and discrimination
• What is the primary focus of Environmental Regulations?

  Reducing environmental impact
• What are the benefits of complying with Employment Law?

  Ensures fair treatment of staff
• Businesses must understand and adhere to relevant legislation to avoid legal penalties.


  True
• Match the compliance area with its benefit:

  Protect Employees ↔️ Reduces workplace accidents

  Boost Productivity ↔️ Less absenteeism from injuries

  Avoid Legal Penalties ↔️ Compliance with safety laws
• Environmental Regulations set limits on air pollutants, greenhouse gas emissions, and other industrial discharges
• Businesses must understand and adhere to environmental legislation to operate legally and avoid penalties


  True
• Adhering to environmental legislation is optional for businesses seeking sustainability goals

  False
• Laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and promotion foster an inclusive work environment

  True
• Steps to ensure compliance with competition law

  1️⃣ Avoid monopolies

  2️⃣ Regulate mergers

  3️⃣ Prohibit cartels

  4️⃣ Restrict anti-competitive behavior
• Compliance with tax regulations can help businesses avoid costly penalties
• Employee Protection legislation aims to reduce turnover and enhance company image.


  True