Legislation

• Legislation is a set of rules or laws.
• The National Living Wage (NLW) is an hourly rate of pay which is set by the government. All employees of a certain age mus receive at least this rate of pay.
• Discrimination is treating one person different from another based off something that they cannot control.
• A part-time employee works for a proportion of the working week.
• A trade union is a group of workers who act together to improve their pay and working conditions.
• Equality Act 2010


  • Prevents discrimination of;
  • age
  • disability
  • race
  • gender
  • marriage
  • pregnancy
  • maternity
  • religion
• Employees rights

  • Maternity pay and paid holiday
  • Allow employees to join a trade union
  • Pay employees as stated in contract of employment
  • Provide suitable training
  • Provide a safe working environment
  • Allow time off for certain reasons
• A contract of employment is a legal document stating the hours, rates of pay, duties and other conditions under which a person is employed.
• Motivation refers to the range of factors which influence the way a person behaves at work
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974


  Employers must ensure that they safeguard all their employees health, safety and welfare at work.

  • Instalisation and maintenance of safety equipment and clothing
  • The maintenance of workplace temperatures
  • Giving employees sufficient breaks during the working day
  • Provide protection against dangerous substances
• Consumer Rights Act 2015


  Covers:

  • Product quality - Products sold must be as described, and fit for purpose.
  • Returning goods
  • Repairs and replacements
  • Delivery rights
• Pros and Cons of Legislation

  Pros:

  • Sales are higher, as customers trust the business more
  • Businesses compete on a level playing field when selling products to consumers

  Cons:

  • Increase costs
  • Prevents businesses from finding other sources of finance, eg. by selling lists of customers details
• Consumer protection Act 1987


  Prevents firms from selling dangerous products to consumers
• Food safety act 1990


  Makes it illegally to sell food to consumers that is unsafe and may cause illness
• Food Act 1984


  Lists the things that can and can not be added to food products
• Data protection act 1998


  Controls how a business uses consumers information