Zusammenfassung der Ressource
2.5 Legislation
- Equal Pay
- Everyone payed the same ammount
- Male and female earn the same ammount if in the same job
- Sex Discrimination act
- People have to be payed the same
- A male can apply for a job normally done by women
- Race Discrimination Act
- You cannot treat someone differently because of there race
- Health and Safety
- This act ensures the health and safety of workers
- This includes safety equipment, guards on machines, breaks during the day
- Bunesses have to train employees in health and safety
- This means employees are more motivated as they feel safe
- Employees rights
- Employees are entitled to rights
- They can join trade unions
- They are entitled to maternity pay or temporary pay
- Allowed time off for certain reasons
- This will cost the business more but will improve motivation
- Consumer Laws
- Selling safe Products
- Labeling the food
- Weights and measures
- Unfair trading regulations
- The consumers credit act
- Benefits
- The customers grow trust in the business
- All standards are the same so the competition is fair
- Negative
- Increases costs
- Cannot sell products at higher prices