Legislation

Employee Protection

Equal Pay Act

• Genders must be paid equally

Race Relations Act

• Races must be treated equally

National Minimum Wage Act

Trade Union Act

• Must give 7 days notice before industrial action

Employment Relations Act

• If 50% of employees belong to a union managers must work with union

Equality Act

• Everyone must be treated equally

Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection Act

• Firms must improve control of pollution

Environment Act

• Firm must clean up contaminated sites it owns

Health and Safety at Work Act

• Firm must provide free safety equipment and clothing

Consumer Protection

Sales of Good Act

• Sales must be as described and of satisfactory quality

Trade Descriptions Act

• Goods must be fully as described

Consumer Protection Act

• Businesses are liable for any costs incurred as a result of faulty or damaged products

• Prices must not be misleading