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Legislation
Study how legislation affects business costs, training, recruitment, safety and compliance risk.
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AqaGcseBusinessInfluences on business
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Employment, health and safety, and consumer law3 objectives
- Assess the impact of employment law on businesses, including costs, training needs, recruitment and consequences of non-compliance.
- Explain benefits of providing a safe working environment.
- Assess the impact of health and safety law and consumer law on businesses.
Key terms
Employment lawOccupational Health and SafetyHealth and safety law
Exam tips
- Structure your answer around legislation and business impact: Begin by naming the relevant law, then list its requirements, followed by the direct and indirect costs, and finally the potential benefits or risks.
- Structure your safety answer: Start with the main benefit, then give two supporting points that link to cost savings or productivity.
Common mistakes
- Overlooking indirect costs of training: Training also incurs indirect costs such as staff time away from production, materials, and potential lost output.
- Viewing safety as a cost only: Safety measures can reduce costs by lowering accident rates, insurance premiums, and staff turnover, while also boosting productivity and employee morale.
Practice preview
- Which of the following is a direct cost that a small manufacturer must consider when complying with the Working Time Regulations?
- Evaluate the impact of the Equality Act 2010 on the recruitment process of an online service business.
- Which of the following is a primary benefit of maintaining a safe working environment for employees?
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