Legislation and Business GCSE

Which act makes employers responsible for providing a safe working environment?

• The Equality Act (2010)

• The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

• The Employment Rights Act (1996)

Which of the following is not one of the principles of the Consumer Rights Act (2015)?

• The product must be of satisfactory quality

• The product should not be be a good fit

• The product must be as described

Which of the following is a likely consequence of failing to comply with employment laws?

• Motivated staff who work hard

• Being required to pay a fine

• Better business reputation

Which act is designed to tackle the issue of discrimination?

• The Data Protection Act (2018)

• The Equality Act (2010)

• The Consumer Rights Act (2015)

Which of the following does employment law prevent businesses using to discriminate against staff?

• Age

• Ability

• Experience

Which of the following is an example of an increase in staff wage costs due to consumer legislation?

• Additional health and safety equipment required for new staff

• Additional payments made to staff pension schemes

• Additional staff required to carry out quality control tests on a new product

Which of the following is a reason for a business to comply with consumer legislation?

• It will be less likely to receive returned goods and complaints from customers

• It will be less likely to gain a good reputation

• It will be more likely to face legal proceedings

Which of these issues is covered by employment law?

• The repair or replacement of products

• Disabled access to the workplace

• The right to return faulty products

Which of the following describes a situation where a business is not complying with the Consumer Rights Act (2015)?

• A waterproof mascara smudges when worn in the rain

• A showerproof coat is sold for a lower price than a waterproof coat

• A tent described as being waterproof does not let any water in

Which of the following statements about legislation is true?

• All staff must be paid the same wage under national minimum wage legislation

• Businesses must not describe the features of a product in advertisements

• It is an offence for a business to break health and safety laws