Question 1

What is the main purpose of employment legislation?

Accepted Answer

To protect both the employer and the employee.

Answer

To increase company profits.

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To eliminate all forms of discrimination.

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To allow unpaid work placements.

Question 2

Which Act makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment based on race?

Accepted Answer

Race Relations Act 1976

Answer

Disability Discrimination Act 1995

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Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Answer

Equal Pay Act 1970

Question 3

What does the Equal Pay Act 1970 protect against?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination between men and women in terms of pay.

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Discrimination based on age.

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Discrimination based on marital status.

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Discrimination based on disability.

Question 4

What is the maximum number of hours an employee can be forced to work in a week under the Working Time Regulations 1998?

Accepted Answer

48 hours

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50 hours

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60 hours

Answer

40 hours

Question 5

Which legislation outlines the rights of employees regarding health and safety in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Answer

Data Protection Act 1998

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Companies Act 2006

Answer

Employment Rights Act 1996

Question 6

What does the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 require employers to do?

Accepted Answer

Make reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities.

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Maintain records of working hours.

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Provide equal pay for disabled employees.

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Offer leave for family reasons.

Question 7

What is one of the key principles of the Data Protection Act 1998?

Accepted Answer

Personal data must be processed fairly and lawfully.

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Data must be kept secret from everyone.

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Data can be shared without consent.

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Data can be stored indefinitely.

Question 8

What type of intellectual property protects inventions?

Accepted Answer

Patents

Answer

Copyright

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Trade marks

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Design rights

Question 9

What does the Employment Relations Act 1999/2002 cover?

Accepted Answer

Recognition for trade union membership.

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Tax regulations for employees.

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Health insurance coverage.

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Wages and salary definitions.

Question 10

Under the Working Time Regulations, how long must employees working more than 6 hours receive for a break?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes

Answer

1 hour

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30 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

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