Unit 1.5.3 Legislation and Business

In relation to business, the two key pieces of legislation which protect consumers and employees are? (2 answers)

• Customer law

• Consumer law

• Employee law

• Employment law

Employment law means a business must provide a product that is fit for its intended purpose. (1 answer)

• True

• False

Which two are key areas of employment law? (2 answers)

• Product quality

• Recruitment

• Health and safety

• Selling price

Every employee must be paid the national living wage? (1 answer)

• True

• False

Which one isn't one of the nine protected characteristics? (1 answer)

• Age

• Height

• Disability

• Race

Providing employees with training in how to use suitable equipment falls under which area of employment law? (1 answer)

• Recruitment

• Health and safety

• Pay

• Discrimination

Identify the statements which are covered by consumer law. (3 answers)

• The retailer is responsible for the safe delivery of goods

• The business must not discriminate when selecting candidates.

• Products must be of satisfactory quality

• Customers have the right to a repair, replacement, or return of faulty goods after 30 days

If a business fails to comply with employment laws, which one is a likely consequence? (1 answer)

• The business experiences improved customer loyalty

• The business receives a fine or goes to court

• The business has a positive reputation

• The business attracts more employees

A business will be closed immediately if it fails to meet its legal obligations under the health and safety at work act. (1 answer)

• True

• False

The minimum wage which a business must pay an employee is based on? (1 answer)

• Age

• Gender

• Race

• Religion