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 usually be delivered within 60 days
The product must be as described
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
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 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