UK Employment Legislation

UK Employment Legislation

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Business

12th Grade

Hard

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Kerry Woodall

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is employment legislation?

Back

A body of UK law designed to protect both employees and employers by defining their rights and responsibilities to each other.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Acts of Parliament?

Back

Legislation that has been passed into law by Royal Consent, usually referred to as 'primary legislation'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the Secretary of State in employment legislation?

Back

The Secretary of State can publish regulations and update them, such as changing the minimum wage, without needing parliamentary approval each time.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does employment regulation affect businesses?

Back

It has a direct effect on the day-to-day running of a business.